Customer Service

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…

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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.…

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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…

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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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Six Common Mistakes Leaders Make—and How to Avoid Them

I’ve spent my career working with and coaching leaders. That work and customer experience consulting have enabled me to write books about companies like Amazon, Starbucks, Mercedes-Benz, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, and Zappos. From my perspective, effective leadership is a skill honed through experience, feedback, and a willingness to learn from mistakes. However, even seasoned…

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Engaging Customers Through Gamification (Infographic)

In this week’s blog, I discussed about your organization’s use of gamification as a customer engagement tool. 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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Leveraging AI to Enhance Servant Leadership

In an age of artificial intelligence (AI) reshaping the workplace, servant leaders can use AI to serve their teams and customers more effectively. AI can streamline operations, provide valuable insights, and free up leaders to focus on what matters most: fostering relationships and supporting growth. Lessons for Leaders: Use AI to Augment, Not Replace. Technology…

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Streamlining Operations for Service Excellence

Operational excellence is the foundation of exceptional customer experiences. To drive excellence, operations must be efficient and systematically ensure that every interaction is seamless, timely, and empathetic. When operations run smoothly, employees can focus on delivering experiences that foster loyalty and referrals. Lessons for Leaders: Identify Bottlenecks. Regularly assess your service delivery processes to pinpoint…

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Building Resilience Through Servant Leadership (Infographic)

In this week’s blog, I discussed about ways to emerge Stronger Through Adversity. 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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Building Resilience Through Servant Leadership

Resilience involves adapting to and thriving in the face of adversity – a topic I address in depth in my book, Stronger Through Adversity. Servant leaders prioritize their teams’ well-being and growth, which is critical to fostering resilience. By creating environments where individuals feel safe, valued, and empowered, these leaders enable their teams to navigate…

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