The Hidden Cost of Friction — and Why AI Can Help Remove It
Customer effort remains one of the strongest and most stable predictors of loyalty. Research continually shows that people return to brands that make their lives easier and leave those that don’t. Most friction comes from behind the scenes: 1. Internal misalignment. When teams don’t share systems or information, customers feel the slowdown immediately. 2. Outdated…
AI Won’t Replace Human Judgment — It Will Raise the Bar for It
AI’s capabilities are expanding quickly, but research across multiple sectors shows something important: when AI increases information speed, human judgment becomes even more essential.
Why I’m Pivoting This Newsletter: Human-Centered and Technology-Aided Design
Over the past three years, customer expectations have shifted faster than most organizations can adapt. AI has moved from the margins to the core of experience delivery, and leaders are trying to balance automation, personalization, efficiency, and empathy all at once.
Tax Day: A Day of Deadlines, Integrity, and Growth (Infographic)
In this week’s blog, I discussed about stress management, deadlines, and accountability. For more information on the topic, please refer to the blog. Otherwise, this infographic visually summarizes the blog’s content. To learn more about our team, please visit josephmichelli.com. To speak to me about your CX journey, please go to josephmichelli.com/contact
Tax Day: A Day of Deadlines, Integrity, and Growth
Tax day is here. Millions of Americans feel the crunch of the deadline, the weight of responsibility, and the accompanying stress. While the focus of April 15 often revolves around fulfilling financial obligations, it also serves as a metaphor for managing life’s demands with diligence and integrity. Here’s how we can embrace the spirit of…
Building a Culture of Innovation Through Empowerment (Infographic)
In this week’s blog, I discussed about innovation empowerment in your organization. For more information on the topic, please refer to the blog. Otherwise, this infographic visually summarizes the blog’s content. To learn more about our team, please visit josephmichelli.com. To speak to me about your CX journey, please go to josephmichelli.com/contact
Building a Culture of Innovation Through Empowerment
Innovation is the lifeblood of sustained business success, yet many organizations need help unlocking their teams’ creative potential. At its core, innovation flourishes when employees feel empowered to experiment, take risks, and think differently. Building a culture of empowerment requires deliberate actions and leadership commitment. Lessons for Leaders: Creating Space for Innovation Foster Psychological Safety.…
Mapping the Moments That Matter in Customer Journeys (Infographic)
In this week’s blog, I discussed about your leadership growth and opportunities. For more information on the topic, please refer to the blog. Otherwise, this infographic visually summarizes the blog’s content. To learn more about our team, please visit josephmichelli.com. To speak to me about your CX journey, please go to josephmichelli.com/contact
Mapping the Moments That Matter in Customer Journeys
Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of exploring the art and science of creating remarkable customer experiences through my books, including The Starbucks Experience and The Zappos Experience. One recurring theme in these works and my consulting practice is the importance of intentionally designing customer journeys to focus on critical moments that define the…
The Power of Storytelling in Building Brand Loyalty (Infographic)
In this week’s blog, I discussed about how your brand stories can drive more customer engagement and loyalty. For more information on the topic, please refer to the blog. Otherwise, this infographic visually summarizes the blog’s content. To learn more about our team, please visit josephmichelli.com. To speak to me about your CX journey, please go to josephmichelli.com/contact
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