Beyond Good Intentions – Keys to Executing for Customers (Infographic)
In this week’s blog, I discussed about executing consistent service excellence. 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.
Beyond Good Intentions – Keys to Executing for Customers
Most people want to serve customers well. However, service intentions often break down as customers seek to get their needs met. Here’s an example that a reader shared with me regarding a breakdown During a service request to get a propane gas tank filled, a well-intentioned utility company team member said she would “try” to…
Unearthing Timeless Customer Experience Wisdom – Lessons from P.T. Barnum (Infographic)
In this week’s blog, I discussed about leveraging caring artistry. 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.
Cornerstones of Effective Customer Service: Emotional Intelligence and Conflict Management
Welcome to the modern world of customer service, where confrontations increasingly resemble boxing matches! You can picture a loud, brash, and entitled customer in the red corner and a poorly selected, ill-trained staff member in the blue corner. According to the 2022 National Customer Rage Study: 74% of Americans reported product or service problems in the…
Branded Customer Experience: How to Stretch Your Business Without Losing Consumer Trust (Infographic)
In this week’s blog, I discussed about executing well-received brand extensions. 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.
Branded Customer Experience: How to Stretch Your Business Without Losing Consumer Trust
Let’s assume you are trying to expand your product line or improve your service delivery model. How much change should you attempt? As context for that question, here’s an excerpt from my book, The Zappos Experience Brand positioning experts will tell you that every company is given “permission” by consumers as to how far they…
Why All Business is Personal: Keys to Humanizing Business Success
A recurring theme throughout my career as an author, public speaker, and business consultant has been, “All business is personal.” Amidst the rush for revenue generation and product development, companies sometimes overlook the importance of fostering deep personal relationships with their employees and clientele. Here are four tips to drive sustainable success by “keeping it…
Boost Business Success: Measuring & Rewarding Customer Engagement is a Game Changer
In today’s competitive and global business environment, customer experience is the great differentiator. Unfortunately, while many businesses claim to put customers first, few create raving fans. Let’s explore the role customer engagement (as opposed to customer satisfaction) plays in predicting and driving repeat business and referrals. The “What,” “How,” and “Why of Customer Engagement What – Customer engagement…
Unforgettable Experiences: Poignant Lessons on Authentic Care (Infographic)
In this week’s blog, I discussed about designing and delivery differentiated 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.
Unforgettable Experiences: Poignant Lessons on Authentic Care
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company has long been synonymous with outstanding customer service and unforgettable experiences. Here’s a touching example of a memorable experience from my book. Laura Gutierrez, a Ritz-Carlton HR Director, learned about 13-year-old Natalie’s battle with cancer from Natalie’s eighth-grade teacher, Mrs. Lewis. In response, the Ritz-Carlton team sprang into action, arranging a…