The power of the positive phone call is well documented. I've read the stories and the blog posts. But for some reason, I get busy, I forget or I just don't make it a priority. I admit, I haven't made very many positive phone calls home lately.
Recently we were challenged to make at least 2 positive phone calls home during Parent/Teacher Conferences. So I sat down before most of my conferences started to make a few calls.
I made the first call and left a message. 1 down 1 to go.
When I made the next call and the mother answered. I told her that we were challenged to some positive phone calls and I told her that I enjoyed having her daughter in class and to tell her to keep up the good work.
Mom paused and said thank you. She was obviously surprised and happy at the same time. The conversation continued for about two minutes.
There, I made my two calls so I was done right?
Nope.
It felt really good.
So I made another one.
It felt really good.
So I made another one.
If it felt that good for me, I can't imagine how good it felt on the other end.
It was addicting.
That's right folks, positive can be addictive.
