7 Sins When Leaving Voice Mail Messages

1. Speaking so rapidly that the listener has difficulty understanding the message.
2. Failing to state the purpose of the call.
3. Failing to give the caller's name, organization, and phone number at the beginning of the call.
4. Giving the caller's name and telephone number at the beginning of the call and then failing to repeat the information near the end.
5. Going into unnecessary detail.
6. Covering too many topics.
7. Repeating points that have already been made.