There’s never been a time when great customer care mattered more than it does now. The economy is “funky” and consumer confidence is too. The customers who are buying have scores of choices of where to buy and how to buy. And now, almost every product and service out there has been “commoditized” so it’s…
Last week I got a call from a friend to see if I could be a “substitute” Chamber speaker for another friend who had a family emergency. The topic, I was told, was Customer Service. I was happy to oblige. In fact, I had a program that I thought would be perfect and told the…
Talk about feeling proud! (Yes, we all need that feeling.) Over the last week I’ve had several opportunities to talk to people who have attended a customized program I created for the company they work for. Like so many companies today they are faced with multiple challenges including employee retention, fast growth and…
An Indelicate Moment – hey we all have them occasionally I was talking to a friend of mine the other day. It was an awkward conversation. He was giving me some feedback about how the last time we spoke I made him feel self-conscious. I heard him. I walked away thinking, “Perhaps…
Ever find yourself walking out of a restaurant or movie saying, “I loved it”? Ever say, “I love my mechanic”, “I love my hair cutter” or “I love my car”? Ever find a place in nature that makes you feel so connected that when you think of it, you actually feel how much you love the place?…
Pick up any business magazine today and (finally) there are some frank discussions of how you make your customers (and employees) feel and the importance of deliberately creating positive emotions in the experience. The more companies understand that the better we all will be. As consumers and as suppliers. Feeeeelings.. it’s all about the…
Most people on my mailing list have heard me speak. So it’s likely you’ve heard me talk about my genuine distaste for the phrase “No Problem” (and its brother “No Worries.”) I tell the story of young man who answered my request for a late checkout time with the word “No” and how my stomach…
This last weekend we celebrated the first day of Spring and Easter. It’s traditionally a time of rejoicing and renewal. Is it time for you to renew your vows to “Wow” your customers? Is it time for you to spruce up your commitment to making the positive experiences of people in your process the most…
“Good Morning, how may I enrich your life?” That’s the first thing I heard after being connected to a rep at Gano Excel where I buy the stuff I drink instead of coffee. It took me back and made me smile at the same time. He was pleasant, I made my purchase, but his…
In my experience, there are very few people who are happy at work every day. Challenging customers or bosses, smart competitors looking to put a dent in your business, or even a bad flu season can impact your ability to stay happy and positive at work. What I have observed is that those who…
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