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Doing the Right Thing: A Habit Worth Mastering

ShepHyken

Rao explained what happened and an hour later the driver made his way back to the hotel where he had picked up Mr. Rao earlier that day. He didn’t ask for money even though he had to take time out of his day to return to the hotel. He just wanted to take care of his customer. That’s what customer-focused people do.

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5 Top Customer Service Articles For the Week of April 3, 2017

ShepHyken

This year, attendance at several Customer Service sessions reportedly doubled from last year. My Comment: The Social Media Marketing World 2017 conference concluded just over a week ago, and one of the major tracks was the social customer care track, headed up by Dan Gingiss and Daniel Lemin. Do they have hotel experience?

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

ShepHyken

My Comment: Here are three powerful ideas – or as the author calls them, “rules” – on how to create a more customer-focused experience for your customers, clients, patients, guests, etc. SmartGuests) Learn the top 5 hospitality phrases you can say to build trust, engagement and bonds with your customers.

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All Customers Are Created Equal – Just Some Are More Equal than Others

ShepHyken

I notice the same type of behavior happens with airlines and hotels. It’s easy to spot the frequent traveler by the way they are treated by airline and hotel employees. So, it appears that frequency might warrant a better customer experience. The same might go for how much a customer spends. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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5 Top Customer Service Articles for the Week of November 19, 2018

ShepHyken

Customer Service Rookie Mistakes That Could Be Tarnishing Your Business Image! CustomerThink) Let’s face it, poor customer care support service can cost a business a fortune! Many of the customer service mistakes mentioned in this article aren’t “rookie mistakes.” by Deeksha Dadu. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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5 Top Customer Service Articles For the Week of October 31, 2016

ShepHyken

My Comment: Leadership defining the customer service vision may be the most important start to creating a customer-focused culture. This is a great article with 23 excellent questions to ask your next customer service candidate – or any candidate you want to bring into a truly customer-focused organization.

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How Do You Really Know If You’re Doing a Good Job?

ShepHyken

For a little time and the cost of a box of donuts, that manager got the most up-to-date and immediate feedback on what guests thought of his hotel. Think about who your customers talk to outside of your own employees. Shep Hyken is a customer service expert, keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling business author.