Back in 2013 I published my first book, Delight Your Customers. The subtitle of that book is 7 Simple Ways to Raise Your Customer Service from Ordinary to Extraordinary. I specified to my publisher that the subtitle should read “7 Simple Ways…” rather than “The 7 Simple Ways…” It was
For years I have been an enthusiastic reader of business books. During my career as a hotel training director in New York City, on occasion I’d uncover a book that I wanted to share with a broader audience at the hotel. The simple solution was to just order everyone a book.
Sometimes, through no fault of your own, you find yourself overwhelmed by demanding customers who may feel entitled to immediate attention. Maybe a large tour group just arrived at your hotel or restaurant, or you’re short-staffed due to job vacancies, call-offs, or lean scheduling, and a line is forming… In
From time to time, seminar participants ask me, “What’s the best way to deal with difficult customers?” My standard answer is: “They’re only difficult if you’ve labeled them that way.” I prefer the adjective “discerning” in place of “difficult.” Consider the definitions of each: Discerning: noting differences or distinctions; exhibiting
This post is the seventh and final in a series that has fully explored the definition of customer service offered in an earlier post. Too often, customer service is viewed as a department, a designated employee’s job role or, someone else’s responsibility. Because of this limited view of customer service,
This post is the sixth in a series that will fully explore the definition of customer service offered in an earlier post. Too often, customer service is viewed as a department, a designated employee’s job role or, someone else’s responsibility. Because of this limited view of customer service, many employees
This post is the fifth in a series that will fully explore the definition of customer service offered in an earlier post. Too often, customer service is viewed as a department, a designated employee’s job role or, someone else’s responsibility. Because of this limited view of customer service, many employees
This post is the fourth in a series that will fully explore the definition of customer service offered in an earlier post. Too often, customer service is viewed as a department, a designated employee’s job role or, someone else’s responsibility. Because of this limited view of customer service, many employees
This post is the third in a series that will fully explore the definition of customer service offered in an earlier post. Too often, customer service is viewed as a department, a designated employee’s job role or, someone else’s responsibility. Because of this limited view of customer service, many employees
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