There is no doubt that email, texting, IM'ing, Skyping, and social
media of many types have improved our ability to communicate. But these methods aren't right for everything. I'm sure the same thing was said about the telephone - handy for some things and then there are others that require person-to-person skills, even if a device is involved.
Don't miss this brief discussion between Dana Theus, InPower Women
Consulting, myself and a couple of our list members on "Leadership in the Modern Organization."