Long Distance — It Used to Be Special.

There was a time in our history that when Aunt Tillie called from her home in a faraway place, the room went hush when the person who picked up the line said those magical words, “It’s long distance!” Calling from afar was unusual back then, largely because it was so expensive.

Now, of course, that’s changed. With the advent of cell phones, Skype, and unlimited calling plans, college kids, for example, can hear from their parents each and every day — or more — much to their chagrin, I’m sure.

While it’s great that we can be so much in touch with those we love, that special feeling that came with the hushed room and the carefully chosen words (because time literally was money) is gone forever.

How is this a career lesson? Consider the words of George Orwell in “1984″: less is more.

In this world of high tech communications, remember that you don’t always need to communicate. In fact, when you communicate less, what you say is often taken more seriously.

So this week, think about how you could boost your career by communicating more by saying less. Choose your words carefully.