My blog is one big conversation on business and life! I like the sound of that slogan. I believe it, too. One of my good friends, Reagan Dailey will be blogging soon (www.reagandailey.com). So will another friend, Tracie McCormick at Shinguards and Leotards. (Tracie is also a guest blogger on my most recent project, Pizza Game Night, Creating a Culture of Family and Fun.) I think I have helped to encourage them to do so. I love it and I am looking forward to carrying on the conversation with both of them.
Reagan and I were talking just yesterday and the conversation slanted toward the importance of conversation. I have been thinking about our talk for a while and I have come to the conclusion that nothing beats a good verbal conversation. Please don’t misunderstand me. Forums and blogs are a necessity. I learn so much from them on a daily basis.
Let me give you and example. I have a potential client in my insurance business and we emailed back and forth five times yesterday. It was a great email conversation, but each time she answered a question, it would lead to another question so I had to respond by email. Finally, I decided to pick up the phone and call her. We had a pleaseant conversation and I retrieved the remainder of information that I needed from her. The call lasted about two minutes. With the back and forth on email, it probably would have taken a couple of hours.
Not only was the phone conversation efficient, but it also opened a level of trust that is not open through email, blogging, or other forms of electronic media. Again, don’t get me wrong, I love my blogs!! I just thing there are times when the actual traditional conversation needs to occur. Let’s not let all the texting, blogging and emails move us away from the value of a meaningful conversation and the impact it can have on our business.
Collin W. Harbour
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