How to Finish the Year Refreshed & Engaged – Reflecting and Revitalizing
As you prepare for Christmas, I have lightly modified a post from years ago. About 32 years ago, I used to speak about managing the stress of the holidays. Those presentations were loosely based on the book Unplug the Christmas Machine: A Complete Guide to Putting Love and Joy Back into the Season. In it,…
Navigating the Holiday Rush with a Relationship-First Approach (Infographic)
In this week’s blog, I discussed about delivering relationship-first 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
Navigating the Holiday Rush with a Relationship-First Approach
In the thick of the holiday shopping frenzy, it’s all too easy for businesses to get lost in the pursuit of sales. However, based on my experience, the true art of holiday retail is selling while also nurturing relationships. The holiday season is more than a commercial opportunity; it’s a time when people seek connection,…
Thankful Leadership – Why & How to Develop a Grateful Culture (Infographic)
In this week’s blog, I discussed about how to drive a culture of gratitude. 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
Thankful Leadership – Why & How to Develop a Grateful Culture
Five years ago, I posted the following: My parents told me, I told my children, and I suspect they will tell their children two magic words. In the United States, during this time of year, these words play prominently in family gatherings. The good news is that the magic of these words extends well beyond…
Integrating AI & Human Service Across the Customer Journey – How to Win Repeat Business (Infographic)
In this week’s blog, I discussed about how to balance AI and human service delivery. 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
Unlocking the Power of Customer Shadowing: A Must-Have Tool for Business Leaders (Infographic)
In this week’s blog, I discussed about how to gain insights from customer observations. 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
Unlocking the Power of Customer Shadowing: A Must-Have Tool for Business Leaders
Most business leaders garner consumer insights by talking to and formally surveying their customers. Less frequently, leaders will seek to understand customers by watching their behavior throughout their journey. As someone who has helped brands with all types of customer listening and observation, I can speak to the value of taking time to “shadow” those…
How to Wow – Simple Acts That Make A Difference (Infographic)
In this week’s blog, I discussed about how you can drive emotional 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
A Guide to Memorable Customer Experiences: Forget Heroism – Focus on Thoughtful Collaboration
Memorable experiences result in positive customer storytelling. To support the connection between memorable experiences and customer storytelling, let’s take a journey with “Joshie the Giraffe” and the Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island, Florida team. A Child’s Crisis and An Unforgettable Team Response When writing my book, The New Gold Standard about The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, Chris Hurn…