Changing the Way People and Business Communicate

By Walt Carvalho

You know, in taking the time (which is always a pleasure) to talk with people, some very interesting patterns have begun to surface. There seems to be a well-defined line being drawn in the sand today, a very clear launching point, a new beginning.

There are those who look at what there is to lose, while there are others who see the opportunities laid before them and reach yet further to attain their goals. There are those who seem to rise in times like this and those that run for cover. There are companies, which thrive in these conditions, which we all face. For instance does a company like Nike only ask; how much will it cost? Or do they also ask; what can it do for us? We are talking vision! Does a business like Apple ask; how much should we cut back? Or do they ask; what is our next great creation? We are talking innovation! The list goes on and on of companies like these two examples, pushing forward while others hold back and wait!

So what is the pattern here? Well I guess that line in the sand is like dividing two runners. One runs to, while the other runs from.

So here we go again!
Yes there was a time even tougher than today. The Great Depression was the hardest of times for many. As we step back to view this catastrophe, we come to realize one extraordinary fact. The years following till now were some of the most remarkable years ever! The years following the Depression were filled with innovation beyond people’s wildest dreams. We had amazing discoveries in medicine, science and engineering. We traveled through space and even landed men on the moon. We explored the depths of our oceans, while flight took us around the world.

Things came and went. It seems like over time everything got smaller yet was able to accomplish the same task if not even better than it did before. We have witnessed an amazing transformation since the Depression.

So now, as we look at the changes to our landscape in how we live, work and communicate we find information is everywhere. We have discovered the most powerful communication structure ever! Our media is no longer having us only talked at. It is now a time we all talk to each other as well.

So here we go again!
It’s time for innovation, discovery and the creation of many new and exciting new ways of doing things. It’s time to be that runner that runs towards his dreams not the runner who runs in fear!

Photo: Giulio Sciorio