My sophomore year in college began in the fall of 1979. Having a year under my belt meant I felt comfortable in the surroundings, and could begin to share the benefit of my experience and wisdom with incoming freshmen. More to the point, I was more concerned with sharing my intellect with incoming fresh-women. Anyway, I knew it all.

Part of the allure as a self-imagined “Big Man on Campus” was the high tech attraction of my dorm room. Not only did my roommate Sheldon and I have a phone, we also had “Pong”. Remember “Pong”? A little electronic blip would move slowly back and forth across the television screen, and players controlled “paddles” that would bat the blip back and forth. Before the creators of “Guitar Hero” and “Madden 2008” were gleams in their mother’s eyes, Pong ruled.

Technology moves forward, and my kids would roll their eyes at Pong today. There’s a place in business communication for simplicity and time-honored practices, and a place when you have to get “21st Century” to really communicate.

• When you have to get your message across in a quick and compelling manner, stay simple. A handshake, smile and a legal pad can do wonders if you’re concise in their use.
• When the message is multi-tiered or you know your audience expects a high-tech presentation, make use of colors, graphs, bullet points and interactive experiences.

In both instances, secure your uniqueness and make yourself memorable by telling stories that show why your message is so important, and why your audience should take action.

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