Using Level 3 Conversations to Bring Out the Best in Your Staff

Using Level 3 Conversations to Bring Out the Best in Your Staff

 Drew just got done giving his staff of five the parameters of a new service they would be offering, how it would be rolled out, what the CEO wanted the company to be known for and what a high quality deliverable would look like. Then he said, “Let’s now have a level...
Happy Holidays: A Story About Customer Service Culture and Accountability

Happy Holidays: A Story About Customer Service Culture and Accountability

“We practice NEAT here”, said the manager. “What’s NEAT?” said the temp. “It’s an acronym. It stands for – say the customer’s Name, make Eye contact, Ask Questions and say Thank you. We really want the customer to experience how special she is.  At our business...
The Nine Compelling Reasons That Customer Loyalty Drives Profitability And Cash Flow

The Nine Compelling Reasons That Customer Loyalty Drives Profitability And Cash Flow

(taken from the first chapter, read the whole chapter at www.customerloyaltyplaybook.com) More profit, The first one or two purchases generally cover the customer acquisition costs. Only after these do you realize profit from this customer. More revenues, Loyal...
Super Bowl Ads or Customer Experience: Creating Buzz or Creating Buying?

Super Bowl Ads or Customer Experience: Creating Buzz or Creating Buying?

What do we talk about most after the Super bowl? Why the ads, of course! We all look to see what ads were controversial, what ads were unique or funny, heart touching or innovative, progressive or repulsive.  Comments on ads get discussed at the Super Bowl parties,...