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Elevating the Ordinary: How Pride Transforms Your Work

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He should sweep streets so well that all the hosts of heaven and earth will pause to say, ‘Here lived a great street sweeper who did his job well.’” As I reflected on Laura and her amazing attitude, I considered some of the other employees I’ve seen doing similar jobs in airports, hotels, and other types of businesses.

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Ford Versus Ferrari: A Lesson in Customer Experience?

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While both may appreciate a good customer experience, one wants a different product experience.   Here’s another example. The Ritz-Carlton is obviously a fancier hotel than the Comfort Inn. The value of an exceptional customer experience cannot be understated, regardless of the product’s price tag. The answer is simple.

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‘It’s Out of My Control’ Is a Bad Excuse

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I stayed at a very nice hotel, and each night I tried to fall and stay asleep. I emphasize the word tried because, unfortunately, there was non-stop, 24-hour-a-day road construction outside the hotel, as the city of Las Vegas is preparing for the Formula One race later this year. In this example, the hotel could offer free earplugs.

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The Perfect Way To Impress Your Customers

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Here is a great example of the power of this exercise and impress your customers. His agent, Katie, referred to as a relationship manager, made a hotel reservation for a trip to Europe to work on a very important court case. It’s usually a box of chocolates, a bottle of wine or something the hotel can provide.

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When Your Customer Experience Hits a “Bump in the Road”

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I would love to get some service-related feedback. My hotels have struggled this year with our service scores. Do you provide ongoing reinforcement or training to keep your employees guest-focused? . This hotel owner knew his ratings were slipping and wanted to do something about it. He writes: .

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Upgrade Your Customer Service to a First-Class Experience

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It could be a nicer hotel, a better seat in a theater, a better cut of meat at the grocery store, and more. He found that it often doesn’t cost much more to upgrade. So, I started thinking about this advice and how we can apply it to the customer experience. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken

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A Restaurant that Offers Car Washes on the Menu

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This was a great way to keep the valets busy during slower times and make them some extra money when the customers generously tipped them for an amazing experience. . Certain hotels used to offer a shoe-shine service while you were asleep. So, I started thinking about other ways I’ve seen this concept in practice. .

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