What do you do when you work with people or know people that say that you’re stupid, or you’re incompetent, or you’re not worth anything, or you dress like a dope? What can you say so that you can stay strong when you are surrounded by difficult people?
Here are four techniques to neutralize those negative attacks that come from difficult […]
There are eight points of encounter that give you the opportunity to create a sensational customer experience.
The first point of encounter is when people become aware of what you do and hear about your organization. It might be the web site, it might be a referral, or it might be some great marketing materials you sent out.
The second point of […]
This year, let’s focus on creating a world-class customer service culture. We sure hear a lot about organizational culture. It would be great if people were nicer to each other at work because these interactions between coworkers affect customer service.
One of my favorite books on customer service is “Great Customer Service On the Telephone” written by Kristin Anderson. The book […]
Many of my clients are staying connected to staff, customers, or members, by having me present virtual presentations. I provide high-impact and high-content virtual presentations through Engagez, GoToMeeting, GoToWebinar, Google Meet, Hopin, Loom, Meetview, Microsoft Teams, StreamYard, Webex, and Zoom.
Have you heard people talking about developing a strategic plan? It might be a good idea.
The term strategic planning refers […]
People are probably hearing, but may not be listening. There are many types of non-listening behaviors.
Pseudo-listening, where it looks like you are listening, but you are not. It is an imitation of the real thing.
Another is stage-hogging. This is when a person, turns every topic of conversation to themselves, instead of showing interest in the other person.
Some people are […]