I’m sure you’ve had this happen: You call a company and reach an automated phone tree with prompt after prompt to answer. You finally get connected to a human only to hear, “Thanks for calling XYZ Company. Can you hold?” And before you get a chance to answer, you’re...
The first 10 seconds of every customer interaction set the tone for how your customer service, or lack thereof, is experienced by customers. And if you wish to deliver exceptional service, it all starts with a simple Hello! Real World Story: In my latest customer...
We live in a lonely world. We share the planet with billions of people, and we see hundreds around us on a daily basis. Yet we are not connecting with our fellow man. We walk next to one another on the street, stand closely in elevators, sit tightly on buses and...
Have you ever wondered which skills make an exceptional customer service agent? Are you curious about what customers really expect of you and your agents? Would you like to learn more? Recent research answers these questions and more. Check out this link or click on...
Simple Service Secrete #1: The Power and Impact of a Positive Attitude As our national U.S. elections draw to a close, we are reminded of the power of words and actions. It’s clear to see how negativity takes a life of its own, drawing many of us into...