We all know WalMart delivers low prices every time, don’t we? But have you ever been pleasantly surprised by its stellar customer service? Real World Story: Recently my brother and I visited the local WalMart. He needed a universal remote, a cable and some tools. I...
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...
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...
At some point in our lives, we’ve all had to deal with the rambler—the person who just won’t stop talking. When it’s an acquaintance or family member, we can probably just walk away; however, we can’t leave a customer dangling mid-sentence. We must be careful of our...
Real World Story: So you’ve schlepped across the world in an airplane for thirteen hours. On arrival to your destination, you then schlepp your luggage around from service counter to service counter—from car rental place to hotel lobby to restaurant hostess station....