Prioritization – Looking Back, Letting Go, and Moving Forward
As I was readying for a new year of blog posts, I looked back to past articles and decided to expand on a prioritization theme that I touched on as the calendar moved from 2017 to 2018. With two more years perspective, I am increasingly convinced that the proliferation of choice (for consumers and business…
Lessons from South African Entrepreneurs [Infographic]
As you may know, I work predominantly as a consultant to senior leaders in Fortune 500 companies but occasionally choose to participate in public or private events for entrepreneurs and small business owners. As a small business owner myself, I realize the importance of accessing thought leaders who can help me with my business and…
The Agility of Ownership – Lessons from South African Entrepreneurs
This is the 3rd and final installment in my series on customer experience lessons I gained from a recent trip to Africa. The first two blogs involved insights from the African Bush and from the informal townships. As you may know, I work predominantly as a consultant to senior leaders in Fortune 500 companies but occasionally…
Not All Customer Moments Are Created Equal | Building Memories When It Matters Most
If I asked you to tell me about a concert that you attended, my hunch is your story would either be of a recent event, a favorite concert, or a live-event debacle. I am not a gambler, but when it comes to predicting what is most salient in human memory, it’s a good bet to…
Small-Town Lessons on Relationship and Business Reputation
Long ago in a galaxy far, far away…If I were to paraphrase the Star Wars opening, a long time ago was the 1960’s and 70’s and that far away galaxy was my small hometown of Florence, Colorado. The main street of Florence was comprised of, at most, 40 businesses. The 3,000 residents preferred to shop…
The Bar is High – Are you Letting your Products and Technology Down? [Infographic]
Even though I spend most of my career helping brands meld technology, products, process, and people into optimal customer experiences I must admit I can become “wide-eyed” with the speed and benefits of digital solutions. In my upcoming book about Airbnb (The Airbnb Way, available for pre-order here), I share how to assure that you don’t…
When the Customer Experience Goes Awry [Differentiation Through Service Recovery]
Forgive me for sounding braggadocious, but I AM PERFECTLY IMPERFECT! But then again so are you and so is your business. Unfortunately, some leaders either don’t know they are imperfect, or they seek to fool consumers into thinking their businesses are flawless. In those environments, team members read the invisible handwriting on the wall and…
Human Experience Requires Gratitude
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 the magic of these words extends well beyond family relationships, so let me use them in…
Catching Great Leadership Skills
Leadership skills learned from a great leader At a time in history when political leaders often polarize, I’ve been blessed to work with community and business leaders who unite, empower, and transform. A couple of weeks ago I made a point to have dinner with one of those leaders. His name is Johnny Yokoyama. It…
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