Archive for October, 2009

Does anyone really listen to these automated phone calls?  As soon as I hear that it’s a recorded call I hang up.  Now I still don’t have caller ID, so maybe I’m the only one on the planet who picks up on a robo-call.  But every time I mention to other folks, they also share how annoyed they become when they hear  these canned mass recordings.

Why would political candidates or marketers spend their cash on this nonsense.  Seems to me it just makes people angry and less inclined to vote for them or buy their product.

If you are someone who likes robo-calls,  I’d like to hear from you and understand why?

The world woke up to a stunning announcement today. President Barak Obama was awarded the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize.  Regardless of whether or not you agree about the choice, there is no question that one person has changed the global conversation.  In a relatively short period of time he has changed world opinion, changed U.S. foreign policy direction, and managed to put the U.S. back on the main stage of world affairs.  He did it primarily through his considerable communication skills.  That is the power of words, of passion, and of commitment.

Each one of us in our own way has that same ability to be effective and have an impact with our communications.  What are you choosing to say each day?