Mistakes happen all the time—from a simple faux pas to an oversight or blunder to high-stakes miscalculations. To help alleviate even the worst mistakes you make with customers depends on whether or not you accept responsibility for your wrongdoing. Real World Story:...
A colleague recently relayed to me a story that floored me, to say the least. Real World Story: My husband recently passed away, and I had the daunting task of having to move and cancel and transfer various utilities and home services. Unfortunately, many of our...
Holiday greetings to you! I want to take a moment from the hustle and bustle of the holidays to wish you the very best of the season. May your days be filled with good cheer and happiness, shared with family and friends. If you have faced a challenging year, I hope...
Recent events have made it painfully obvious that not all customer service reps understand the importance of empathy. Real World Story: I was going through a rough time in the last several months. My personal life was in a shambles. My husband wanted a divorce, and I...
The end-of-year holidays can be a sad and lonely time for many people. And the added stress of holiday to-do lists, running around, and unmet expectations can result in very short fuses and angry customers. So this holiday season, why not put a bit of cheer into your...