Thursday, September 18, 2008

Thought For The Day - 09.18.08

"The more elaborate our means of communication, the less we communicate."
Joseph Priestley, 18th-century British theologian, natural philosopher, and political theorist

There’s a reason why top salespeople try to have as many face-to-face meetings with their customers and prospects. On the flip side, there’s a reason why salespeople that communicate almost entirely via email are usually searching for a new job within six months. Personal, face-to-face communication is a dying breed — but those who still rely on it, are among the highest paid, most productive people in America. Never settle for an email when you have a phone number — Never settle for a phone call when you have an address.

And the same can be said for politics…  One of John McCain’s strengths is getting out there and talking to the people in small Town Hall kind of settings, where he can shake hands, talk one on one and meet people face to face… venues that Barack Obama does not feel as comfortable in.  Obama prefers large less personal forums or texting… like he used to announce his VP choice of Biden.

McCain’s connection to the Internet World is his daughter, Meghan, who blogs about the campaign at McCainblogette.com as they travel the country from town to town in the McCain bus… the “No Surrender” which replaced Sen. McCain's famous "Straight Talk Express".

 

“Good communication is as stimulating as black coffee, and just as hard to sleep after.”  …Anne Morrow Lindbergh

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