ShepHyken

JANUARY 4, 2017

For information on The Customer Focus™ customer service training programs go to www.thecustomerfocus.com. The post The One Thing We Must Do to Create a Customer Focused Culture appeared first on Shep Hyken. For information contact or www.hyken.com. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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APRIL 11, 2018

His plea was, “We are so NOT customer-focused, and we need to be!” He then shared what may be one of the most crystal-clear examples of the difference between a company that is customer focused and one that isn’t. Whether you’re customer-focused or not, this exercise is helpful. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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OCTOBER 5, 2022

In one recent study , among many with similar findings, 78% of respondents said good customer service is fundamental to earning their loyalty and business. And retaining those customers is serious business: Just a 5% increase in customer retention can produce more than a 25% increase in profits.

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JANUARY 28, 2020

Your mission, if you choose to accept it, is to begin at the beginning, build your case, and create a coalition of customer-focused leaders. First, understand the true costs of NOT investing in customer experience. Related: How to Improve Customer Service Training with Simple Metrics.

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JUNE 16, 2021

I love seeing visible signs of a customer- and employee-focused culture. Something I noticed right away was the customer-centric culture that was part of the atmosphere of the resort. You’re not going to change a culture by adding an employee’s passion under a name on a badge. This is just a small idea.

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MAY 19, 2021

It helps us keep customer service “front-of-mind” and is a positive way to start a meeting. By the way, this is the same exercise we teach in our customer service training programs. Shep Hyken is a customer service expert, keynote speaker, and New York Times, bestselling business author.

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AUGUST 22, 2019

His articles have been read in hundreds of publications, and he is the author of Moments of Magic ® , The Loyal Customer , The Cult of the Customer , The Amazement Revolution, Amaze Every Customer Every Time and Be Amazing or Go Home. The post Do you say you want a Revolution? appeared first on CloudCherry.

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AUGUST 7, 2019

He informed them that the customer was no longer the first priority. Culture had replaced the customer as the top priority. Hsieh said, “Get the culture right, and we’ll deliver the customer experience we want our customers to have.”. The focus on culture is really a focus on people.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 7, 2021

The Secret Ingredients of a CX-Led Company Culture by Steven van Belleghem. CMO from IDG) Customer experience simply does not live in a void controlled by the marketing teams. Here, he shares an article focused on culture. Being Customer-centric Starts With A Top-Notch Employee Experiencestanley by Stanley Huang.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 9, 2021

10 Simple Steps Toward Delivering a More Convenient Customer Experience by Rolling Stone Culture Council. 10 Rolling Stone Culture Council members each shared one thing leaders can do to maximize convenience and create more happy customers. All of this and more are covered in this excellent article.

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JULY 5, 2021

They may even make you rethink how you email your customers. 7 ways leaders can model great customer service by Jeff Toister. Toister Solutions) You have to walk the talk if you want your employees to be customer-focused. This article focuses on how the EX impacts the CX. Here are seven ways to do it.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 8, 2021

(Forbes) 16 members of Forbes Coaches Council shared their best tips for business owners to start improving customer satisfaction with happier employees. My Comment: The beginning of a good customer service and experience strategy starts on the inside with the company’s culture. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

My Comment: It’s been a while since I’ve read an article about Zappos and their amazing service. This article is filled with comments about the company’s culture, empowering employees and much more. 10 Tips For Making Customers Feel Welcome by Richard R. Are customer service chatbots full of chit?

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 26, 2018

The culture: This is the kind of organization you want to be affiliated with. At some level, this ties into culture and values, but this is more about giving back and community involvement. Shep Hyken is a customer service expert, keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling business author. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 8, 2022

Start with creating the right culture, in this case, a “customer-first” culture. And you’ll probably notice many of the other ideas tie into employees and culture. It’s no coincidence that if you want to create a customer experience, it starts on the inside with the culture and employees.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 11, 2020

The smartest person in the world may not end up being a good cultural fit for a company. This explained the company culture and expectations of Disney employees, also known as cast members. The point is that Disney establishes upfront that learning about the company culture is a priority for new applicants. There’s a difference.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 28, 2020

It may have been Tim Sanders in his revolutionary book, Love Is the Killer App , who helped bring the word love to the forefront for leaders trying to build a stronger culture and create a better experience for their customers. If you truly love your people, love your customers and love what you do, it shows. Some still are.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 20, 2019

He fosters open dialogue that creates a positive culture for his company. That’s the underlying lesson here – company culture. By nurturing that open workplace communication and positive company culture, Todd sets up his business for success. What’s felt on the inside of a company will radiate through to the outside.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 18, 2021

(Diginomica) How do you enrich the customer experience amidst the current turbulence? Unit4’s Michelle MacCarthy has three recommendations for managing customer success through culture, engagement, and technology. My Comment: I enjoy articles that focus on the culture, and that is exactly what this article is about.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 31, 2016

My Comment: Leadership defining the customer service vision may be the most important start to creating a customer-focused culture. This is a great article with 23 excellent questions to ask your next customer service candidate – or any candidate you want to bring into a truly customer-focused organization.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

The Right Culture : This is where it starts. Leadership defines the customer service and CX vision for everyone to follow. Good People: The people on the inside of the organization create the experience for the customers on the outside. I’m sure you’ll have a few more to add to this list. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 25, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. How Blending Brand And Culture Can Impact The Customer Experience by Chris Cancialosi. Forbes) Customer experience is a memory. Here are my top five picks from last week. by Ricardo Saltz Gulko.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

Make a Mouse: The Power of a Culture of Customer Experience Excellence by Joseph Michelli. The same can be said for great service cultures. Leaders are responsible for “creating the right environment” for world-class customer experiences to occur. Are you serving your customers or smothering them?

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ShepHyken

MARCH 10, 2024

5 Straightforward Ways Small Business Owners Can Create a Stellar Customer-Focused Culture by Steven Van Belleghem (America’s Small Business Network) Embarking on a journey to craft a customer-focused culture within a small business landscape isn’t just about adhering to the norms—it’s about redefining them.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 19, 2019

If live chat and chatbots are part of your customer service strategy, read this article. Creating Company Culture to Strengthen Customer Service Agent Support by Cassandra Vincent. Nevadas) There are ways to strengthen customer service agent support resulting in quality work and reducing churn.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Brian Kealy, the CEO of Baptist Health South, a healthcare system in Southern Florida, believed that if you have the right culture and treat your employees in such a way that they would never want to find another job, they will treat customers (patients and their families) the same way.? . Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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MARCH 4, 2020

Shep Hyken is a customer service expert, keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling business author. For information on The Customer Focus customer service training programs, go to www.thecustomerfocus.com. The post Four Lessons From The Cult Of The Customer appeared first on Shep Hyken.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

It’s more than just the front line interacting with customers. If you have been following my work, you know my belief is that customer service is not a department—it’s a philosophy that is part of an organization’s culture and is everyone’s responsibility. For information, contact 314-692-2200 or www.hyken.com.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 11, 2017

In the past, I’ve written about the concept of how changing vocabulary can help shift an attitude and even a company’s culture. Shep Hyken is a customer service expert, keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling business author. Yes to low fares with nothing to hide. That’s Trans fare ncy. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 28, 2021

(Governing) In the public sector, customer service can easily devolve to “our way or the highway.” The head of the Arlington, Texas, planning department is transforming its service culture into a place where your “dream comes true.”. Go to The Customer Focus to learn more about our customer service training programs.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 4, 2017

Jeff Toister Provides 3 Steps to Developing a Customer-Focused Culture. Nearly every company says that they want to have a customer-focused culture, but then why are so many companies lacking one? What are the steps that your company needs to take to be committed to becoming customer focused?

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FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Free CX Courses: Free Customer Service Training by LiveChat. Sort-of-Free CX Courses: Customer Service Foundations by Jeff Toister. Writing Customer Service Emails by Leslie O’Flahavan. My Favorite Free Customer Experience Courses: Free Customer Service Training by LiveChat.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

Then, through training, give employees examples that show them how far they can go. It must be baked into the culture of an organization. Employees must be empowered to say yes whenever possible or to find creative solutions to make customers happy when the answer must be no. It’s an attitude and a culture.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 8, 2020

The old cliché of “hire for attitude and train for skill” comes to mind, but I think it’s more than that. You do want to have someone with the right attitude, but more importantly, they need to understand and fit in with the culture and personality of your organization. The gate agent was busy pecking away at the computer’s keyboard.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

If you’ve been following me for longer than a year, then you know that Customer Service Week is the first full week of October, and this year its October 3-7. So, as we approach this year’s customer focused holiday, I want you to consider working through an exercise that will help you create a better customer service experience.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Shep Hyken is a customer service expert, keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling business author. For information on The Customer Focus customer service training programs, go to www.thecustomerfocus.com. For information, contact 314-692-2200 or www.hyken.com. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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OCTOBER 17, 2018

Think about how big these brands are and how they have woven their way into our culture. Shep Hyken is a customer service expert, keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling business author. For information on The Customer Focus customer service training programs, go to www.thecustomerfocus.com.

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