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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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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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Simplifying Excellence in Service Design (Infographic)

In this week’s blog, I discussed about ways to simplify your experience design and increase customer engagement. 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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Proactive Customer Service Strategies

The best customer service doesn’t just respond to issues—it actively prevents them. By anticipating needs and addressing potential pain points, your business will build trust, reduce friction, and create a seamless customer experience. Proactive customer service ensures customers feel valued and supported long before encountering a problem, fostering loyalty and advocacy. Lessons for Leaders: Monitor…

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The Power of Storytelling in Customer Engagement (Infographic)

In this week’s blog, I discussed about ways to enhance storytelling in your business. 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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The Power of Storytelling in Customer Engagement

Facts inform, while stories inspire. Stories evoke emotions, create connections, and leave lasting impressions that statistics and data alone cannot achieve. In business, stories are the bridges that connect brands with their customers’ hearts and employees’ minds. Lessons for Leaders: Harnessing the Power of Stories Share Your Origin Story. Every great brand has a beginning,…

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Consistency Across Multi-Location Customer Service

Having consulted with and written about companies like Starbucks and The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, I’ve seen the overwhelming importance of seamless and unified customer experiences. Whether customers interact with your business in a flagship store, a small franchise, or an international outlet, they expect the same quality of service. Consistency is the bedrock of trust,…

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Building Trust as the Foundation for Customer Loyalty (Infographic)

In this week’s blog, I discussed about ways to increase trust 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

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The Art of Listening: Elevating Customer and Employee Experiences (Infographic)

In this week’s blog, I discussed about how you can elevate employee and customer experiences. 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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Designing for Moments That Matter: What Amazon One Medical Teaches Us About Human-Centered Design (infographic)

In this week’s blog, I discussed about ensuring your business is PERSONAL. 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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