One recurring theme is dealing positively with conflict. I thought I’d tackle that topic today since I was recently challenged myself to do just that. Here are 12 ways to deal more skillfully and positively with conflict. Adopt a Win/Win intention. We live in a competitive culture. We want to “win,” but in the competitive…
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I just got back from a lovely night on the beach with my friend Susan Schluz. We picked up some salads and headed to then beach for a late summer evening of catching up on personal and professional successes and foibles. I haven’t seen her since July, so it was a good time to catch…
Details“Creative minds are churning here at Priority One thanks to the insightful training you provided last week. Your “Building Customer Loyalty” seminar has inspired us to put several new customer care initiatives into play-one of those being “Happy Boat-day” cards. We plan to send these celebratory cards to our marine finance customers on the anniversaries…
DetailsJoAnna Brandi was an incredible speaker! Her high energy combined with a very down-to-earth style kept everyone laughing and engaged throughout her speech. The breadth and expertise of her message reached our 100+ managers from various levels and areas of the organization. JoAnna spent a great deal of time in preparation and analysis of our…
Details“We both felt the energy from the audience at customer service Management this year, specifically in response to your overflowing breakout session, “21 Ways to Keep ‘Em Loyal.” Now that I’ve had the opportunity to read every session evaluation, it’s clear that your message and presentation style resonated with the audience. Aside from the many…
Details“JoAnna’s energy and enthusiasm is contagious! The web seminar audience was engaged and participating and they still wanted more when we had to close.”
Roger Courville, Principal, 1080 Group
“Your lively and spirited sessions were just what we had in mind when we hired you to “put some heart and soul” into our transition and retention strategies. Your inspiring messages reminded our associates that they truly can make a difference in the lives of our customers and in fact that is what they are…
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We’ve been celebrating Labor Day for over a 100 years. The idea of celebrating a “workingman’s holiday” spread with the growth of labor unions. It’s celebrated in the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Jamaica, Trinidad, Tobago, the Philippines and maybe even a few other places. There are still a few speeches and parades that commemorate…
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The sign outside Panera’s door said, “Hiring Energetic and Enthusiastic Associates”. I’d seen the sign before, several times, but smiled anyway. Even the thought of energy and enthusiasm gives me a little boost. While I was ordering my salad, I struck up a conversation with the young (not so energetic) person behind the counter.…
DetailsSteven Slater became a folk hero overnight last week when he jumped ship on his airline attendant job and career by popping open the emergency exit slide on his JetBlue plane, grabbing two beers and sliding into the spotlight as an employee who was “mad as hell and not going to take it anymore.” After…
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