Unoffice Hours

The idea for Unoffice Hours came from Matt Webb, who created it as a twist on the traditional office hours format. The premise is simple: you open up a slot in your calendar and let anyone book a call. No agenda, no pitching. They just show up and you have a chat. My own Unoffice Hours are available on Wednesday afternoons. I've been offering this for several years now, and it's been one of the more rewarding parts of my week. Dave Smyth recently reflected on offering Unoffice Hours for five years, and his observations match my own: It's been the perfect excuse and opportunity to speak with people I'd only interacted with online. Some people have gone on to book regular-ish catchups, which has been awesome. This has led to new friendships and strengthened existing relationships. That’s been my experience, too. I had one chap book a call from Nova Scotia after finding me on LinkedIn. We had many overlapping interests, including the work we do and the books we read. We had several more…