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Culture is Contagious

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We were discussing how important it is to “bake” customer service into the culture. It’s leadership’s job to define the customer service vision, ensure it’s communicated, and be the role models demonstrating how customers and employees are to be treated. And don’t think customers won’t notice.

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Top 5 Customer Service & CX Articles for Week of March 11, 2024

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5 Straightforward Ways Small Business Owners Can Create a Stellar Customer-Focused Culture by Steven Van Belleghem (America’s Small Business Network) Embarking on a journey to craft a customer-focused culture within a small business landscape isn’t just about adhering to the norms—it’s about redefining them.

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5 Top Customer Service Articles of the Week 10-11-2021

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What’s interesting is that the Champions category more than doubled from 6% to 14%, which tells me more companies see the benefit of customer experience. Are Hotel Loyalty and Rewards Programs Enough to Keep Customers Loyal to the Brand? Intentionally Creating a Culture that Prioritizes Customer Experience by Martha Kesler.

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5 Top Customer Service Articles of the Week 6-6-2022

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They could grow 10x faster, however, their obsession with their operational excellence, customer experience, and internal culture will not allow them to compromise any of those for more units and higher sales. My Comment: John DiJulius is one of the smartest customer service/CX experts on the planet. I love his articles.

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Bad Timing or Bad Decision

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A couple of weeks later, I attended a conference at a hotel in Orlando. The hotel staff was cleaning the restroom at 10 in the morning, right in the middle of our break. Just like the cable company, the hotel staff didn’t do this on purpose. The hotel should have been smarter about when to clean the restrooms.

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5 Top Customer Service Articles for the Week of April 8, 2019

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Here are some reminders of what it takes to keep your customers happy – and coming back. Hotel Guest Service: Being Capable Is Not Enough by Steve Curtin. Hotel Executive) Having been enticed by all the images of the specialty cocktail, I was looking forward to ordering one. A good service opportunity went bad.

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5 Top Customer Service Articles for the Week of September 3, 2018

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Three Revenue-Generating Rules for Creating a Client-Centric Culture of Service by Carrie Hansen. Wealth Management) Operations and service departments are frequently categorized as cost centers, but studies show that when delivered correctly, they can be drivers of revenue. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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