Over the last at least 10 years, I have watched the meaning and quality of effective communication fade.  You know where I am going with this TRIPLE III TIME message…and the “old-timer” position I am taking concerning “In-Person or Convenience” communication impacts!  But before you stop reading and apply that old-school label to me…let me offer a few “reverse-the-trend” thoughts.

First, think about the “real” feelings gained when meeting/conversing with someone In-Person!  I believe the completeness of every discussion and an extended feel for a “what next” partnership should reverse every concern about miles traveled or extra time required to make an In-Person event happen.  

Next think about video and/or text message limitations.  Do people subconsciously limit their thoughts…problems…ideas…points or concepts needing discussion? Even In-Person telephone calls seem to invite more in-depth conversation opportunities than words or pictures on a screen!

Lastly (at least for this week’s message), think about the engrained importance of simply “seeing who you are talking to…and them seeing who they are talking at”!  Facial expressions…genuine laughter…quizative looks…direct negativity and absolute support are all critical components of meaningful/quality communication everyday…EVERYDAY!

Bottomline:  Every person has the power to determine “In-Person or Convenience” messaging.  And I understand that every situation and communication options are different.  However the critical point to this TRIPLE III TIME topic is to encourage everyone to not allow convenience to be the principle deciding factor in your method of personally and professionally communicating.  Taking a stance against the growing trend of In-Person communication avoidance…can be positive, progressive and fun too!