CX Accelerator

JANUARY 11, 2021

They revered the customer relationship and upended everything else. As a writing teacher and literary magazine-type person, I loved this. Employee experience (EX) is customer experience!". Zappos is a case study on how to create a customer-focused culture. Valuing a healthy level of irreverence.

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Books Return on Investment Magazine Culture 182

Customer Bliss

MARCH 21, 2019

“Don’t look at yourself, look at your customer. Be sure you have your customer in mind when you create something. Be sure it’s customer-focused, not self-focused,” says Horst Schulze , Founder, Chairman & CEO of the Capella Hotel Group, and Co-founder & Former COO of The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Co.

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Hotels Employee Experience Leadership Magazine 192

ShepHyken

MAY 6, 2019

How Customer Service Needs to Evolve in the Subscription Economy by Wendy Shlensky. CustomerThink) Customer service is a true differentiator in today’s ever-growing subscription economy. What started with newspaper and magazines has now evolved to real-time, contextual and personalized product ownership experiences.

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Article 2019 Customer Service Magazine 121

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

The idea behind the article is to “delight” the customer, rather than to just serve them. A Customer Discovered Their $350 Lego Set was Missing Pieces. Magazine) Delight is maybe the most powerful thing you can do to generate loyalty among your customers. The Company’s Response Was Brilliant by Jason Aten.

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2021 Article Customer Service Net Promoter Score 28

CSM Magazine

JANUARY 13, 2016

More and more companies are recognizing just how important a deliberate and intentional customer-focused culture is, but few companies do it well. Make customer service a key priority. Make it easy for customers and your team to provide ongoing feedback about how to improve the service experience—both good and bad.

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Customer Focused Culture Competitive Advantage Measurement 56

SurveySensum

JULY 14, 2020

Industry Leader in customer experience, Blake Morgan is a Keynote Speaker, Author of two books, a Customer Experience Futurist, and a Guest Lecturer at Columbia University. Brenda Lynn Dichoso – Head of Customer Experience Performance Management at PT Smartfren Telecom. LinkedIn : [link]. Website : [link].

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2020 Customer Experience Magazine Consulting 132

CSM Magazine

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Being customer focused is all about making sure your relationships revolve around your clients and lead to their satisfaction. Customer focus is a type of company culture that focuses on putting the needs of clients first. Have the Entire Company Develop a Customer-Focused Approach.

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Customer Focused Social Media Feedback Customers 52

ShepHyken

AUGUST 19, 2020

I read an article penned by Dale Salwak in Linking Ring Magazine, the publication put out by the International Brotherhood of Magicians. Shep Hyken is a customer service expert, keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling business author. His idea of taking the report to a professional level was to have no misspellings.

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Magazine Entertainment Sports Definition 136

ShepHyken

AUGUST 8, 2022

The WOW Factor: How to Deliver an Amazing Customer Experience Every Time by Benny Marotta. CEOWORLD Magazine) Creating a positive customer experience is key to keeping your target market coming back, whether you’re operating a digital business or a brick-and-mortar storefront. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Magazine) Obsessed with the customer experience, Zappos has woven a customer focus throughout everything they do. So, I was excited to read Steven’s article and watch his video comparing the movie to a great customer experience. 3 Things You Need to Do to Keep Customers by Jim Schleckser.

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Article 2022 Customer Service Magazine 16

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

Poor training and abusive customers – both very scary when mismanaged – are just two of the five topics covered in this short article. 8 ways to be a great customer during COVID by Monique Richardson. Second, there are some great comments from other customer service and CX experts that will give you something to think about.

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2020 Article Customer Service Magazine 112

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 26, 2020

The Future Of Business Is Customer-centric: 3 Pillars To Create A Customer-centric Strategy by Ilenia Vidi. Ceoworld Magazine) To become truly customer-centric companies should make these 3 pillars the key drivers to creating their customer-focused strategy. It’s like a three-legged stool.

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2020 Article Customer Service Contact Center 95

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 4, 2021

7 Techniques That Are Key to Customer Retention Today by John Hall. Magazine) It’s a business axiom that holding on to existing customers is more lucrative than acquiring new ones. My Comment: Returning customers are more profitable, not just because they return. Here are my top five picks from last week.

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Article 2021 Customer Service Magazine 105

ShepHyken

MAY 12, 2019

Are you reactive, proactive or predictive when it comes to customers? CEO Magazine) The introduction of Voice of the Customer solutions enables a predictive management style that operates effectively the same way that a check-up at the doctor does. by Michael Stelzer. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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2019 Article Loyalty Programs Customer Service 99

ShepHyken

JUNE 14, 2021

Personalization may not quite be table stakes for a good customer experience, but it’s a definite differentiator. Shep Hyken is a customer service expert, professional speaker, and New York Times bestselling business author. Go to The Customer Focus to learn more about our customer service training programs.

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2021 Article Customer Service Retail 103

ShepHyken

JULY 25, 2022

6 Considerations for a Meaningful Customer Service Policy by Kate Spirgen. My Comment: What customer service lessons can you learn from a garden retailer? The Garden Center magazine recaps Liz Lark-Riley’s session at the garden industry’s meeting, Cultivate ’22. Quite a bit. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

My Comment: Jill Schiefelbein tells us a great story and shares three excellent customer experience lessons; the voice on the phone matters, industry jargon can create a barrier and kill an experience, and the process shouldn’t inconvenience the customer. A quick read with some important reminders. It’s what can keep you in business!

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2019 Article Customer Service Guest Experience 93

ShepHyken

AUGUST 30, 2021

My Comment: Let’s start off this week’s Top Five roundup with some commentary from ten companies that are customer-focused and pushing for a better CX. 9 Customer Service Phrases That Should Be Retired Immediately by Geoffrey James. Magazine) The standard customer service on-hold verbiage is weasel wording of the worst stripe.

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CSM Magazine

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

If you’re worried about the levels of returning footfall within your business, then taking a closer look at the customer experience within your store could highlight a myriad of reasons why people aren’t returning or telling their friends and family to visit your store. Read on to find out more.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 24, 2022

5 Ways to Ensure Customer Satisfaction in a Supply Chain Crisis by Staples Worklife Magazine. Staples Worklife Magazine) The supply chain crisis is causing product backorders and shipping delays that will affect all shoppers this holiday season. Learn how to ensure customer satisfaction despite supply chain disruptions.

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2022 Article Customer Service Magazine 72

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Magazine) Employee turnover is always a stressful situation. This time it is Ricardo Saltz Gulko’ s picks of the best customer experience and design books of 2021, and he included my latest book, I’ll Be Back: How to Get Customers to Come Back Again and Again. Here are my top five picks from last week.

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2021 Article Customer Service Retail 94

ShepHyken

JUNE 13, 2022

CustomerThink) Some of us are old enough to remember when subscriptions were limited to just sports clubs, newspapers, and magazines. If you say the word “subscription,” most people think of magazines and newspapers. Shep Hyken is a customer service expert, professional speaker, and New York Times bestselling business author.

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2022 Article Customer Service Magazine 72

Integrity Solutions

JUNE 18, 2021

In this feature contribution to Forbes , Mike Esterday offers advice for how to prepare your customer-focused teams to deal with a dramatically changed marketplace and customer behavior. We’ve written a lot of contributions for Top Sales Magazine. She explore the issues and challenges in making that shift.

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Sales Leadership Article Magazine 95

ShepHyken

MARCH 21, 2022

And right up there with that power is when customers create content (written and video) for the world to see. And even though the article is focused on retail, this concept can work in almost any industry. The Five Cs of Customer Service by Call Centre Helper Magazine. Read on for the Five Cs of quality customer service.

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2022 Article Customer Service Magazine 72

CSM Magazine

MARCH 28, 2017

Here are 15 important points to help you conduct great customer focus groups: Have a clear understanding of the purpose of your focus groups. As moderator (and group leader), you are responsible for getting useful information from the group during its 1 to 2 hour session. Know what it is you want to find out before you start.

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Customer Focused Entertainment Customers Document 45

CSM Magazine

MARCH 31, 2020

In these uncertain times it is important to keep your customer at the heart of what you do. To deliver exceptional customer service and inspire loyalty you need to create an internal culture that emphasises this. As a CS leader, you need to keep your finger on the pulse both in terms of best practice and the innovations driving change.

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Webinar Customer Focused Exceptional Customer Service Culture 52

ShepHyken

MAY 7, 2018

This short article focuses on the three types of consistency that drives brand loyalty: a consistent customer experience, consistent brand values and consistent brand identity elements. Take Your Company’s Customer Experience Efforts to the Community by Adrian Speyer. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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Forrester

OCTOBER 10, 2014

Here''s an objection I sometimes hear when I talk to people about how improving customer experience can boost business performance: "Sure, it sounds great for glam industries like automotive or fashion. Okay, it''s fair to say that the business value of CX is more obvious for industries that advertise in magazines with slick, glossy paper.

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2009 Customer Experience Automotive Magazine 87

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

If the leadership isn’t getting out of their offices and communicating directly with customers, they are missing the opportunity to hear from one of their best assets, their customers. The Secret to a Superb Customer Service Team? Hiring Actual Customers by Gabrielle Bienasz. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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2021 Article Customer Service E Commerce 94

ShepHyken

APRIL 10, 2023

There are several other ideas shared by the authors, who are members of PwC’s division that focuses on customer transformation and loyalty. The 10 Pillars of EX (Employee Experience) by Call Centre Helper Magazine (Call Centre Helper Magazine) Engaged, happy employees are less likely to leave, can be your best advocates, and more.

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Article Customer Service Magazine 2023 12

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

How to Deal With Angry Customers by Grant Olsen. Foundr Magazine) You will never be able to please all of the people at the same time. There are simply too many diverse opinions, styles, situations, and personalities to ever enjoy a moment of agreement among your customers. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 13, 2021

This article gives us a glimpse into the benefits of AI as it applies to customer service. Seth Godin Reveals the 1 Truth About Customer Service Most Companies Just Don’t Understand by Jeff Steen. Shep Hyken is a customer service expert, professional speaker, and New York Times bestselling business author.

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2021 Article Customer Service Social Media 86

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 27, 2021

This article makes the case that winning your customers back is also less expensive. Embrace Customer Complaints To Up Your Customer Experience to Excellent by Ken Sterling. Magazine) “Embrace customer complaints” is probably a cringe-worthy idea to some of you. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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2021 Article Customer Service 2001 80

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Lego Customers Lose Millions of Pieces a Year. Magazine) Lego Group knows something about talking to its customers, and not just because it has a few creative employees. The company has built one of the best examples of a customer service organization I’ve seen. You may find some answers in this article.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Proactive customer engagement from the contact center will turn reactive customer support agents into brand ambassadors. Customer Experience by Tyler Gallagher. Authority Magazine) As part of my series about the five things a business should do to create a Wow! customer experience, I had the pleasure of interviewing A.J.

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2021 Article Customer Service 2022 76

ShepHyken

MAY 15, 2017

And, to celebrate the occasion, here is an excellent article from D Magazine that takes us through some of the Southwest history. There’s a lot we can learn from Southwest and Herb Kelleher’s obsession with customer service. . 3 Hacks to Boost Client Loyalty and Growth by Josh Linkner. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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2017 Article Customer Service Airlines 69

ShepHyken

JULY 18, 2016

Customer Loyalty: Obligation or Happy Marriage? According to research referenced in a recent Time magazine article, married people describe marriage as “more satisfying or less satisfying” than any other generation ahead of our time, meaning the degree of happiness or the opposite is higher than ever. b y Jeanette McMurtry.

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2016 Article Social Media Customer Service 69