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When Your Customer Experience Hits a “Bump in the Road”

ShepHyken

While he’s in the hospitality industry, this could apply to any type of business. There have most likely been times that many of us have fallen short in taking care of our customers. I think you’ll agree that you don’t have to be in the hotel or hospitality industry to benefit from answering these questions.

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5 Top Customer Service Articles For the Week of March 8, 2021

ShepHyken

My Comment: If you’ve been following me, you know that I’m a big believer in the hospitality mentality. It doesn’t matter what type of business you are in, any company can learn from the hotel and restaurant industries, where a lack of hospitality could send you toward going out of business. pandemic).

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Bring the Skills of the Theatre to Your Face-to-face Customer Service Training

CSM Magazine

Hendrix Training runs an innovative, fun but also technical customer service workshop for a range of clients, including in retail, hospitality and the public sector, to boost employee confidence and lift the spirits of staff and customers. The importance of body language.

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5 Top Customer Service Articles For the Week of January 25, 2021

ShepHyken

Hospitality Net) In this article, we reflect on where such issues may arise, how to measure, and how to take fast, effective action allowing you to manage your hotel in the best way possible. My Comment: I believe that every company – in any industry – could do well to have a “hospitality mentality.”

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Best in Class Versus Best in Industry

ShepHyken

Disney Institute teaches the Disney way in the form of courses on customer service and experience, leadership, and more. The Ritz-Carlton has a team of trainers that companies hire to learn the secrets of creating world-class hospitality and service. Zappos.com has its Delivering Happiness programs.

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How to Say YES – Every Time

ShepHyken

Both of these authors have a hospitality background. Both know the value of their customers hearing yes for an answer. Shep Hyken is a customer service expert, keynote speaker, and New York Times, bestselling business author. My friend Christine Trippi wrote a book titled Yes Is the Answer. What is the Question ?

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Sometimes Customers Are Just Having a Bad Day

ShepHyken

A hospital may be known for its compassionate treatment and commitment to taking care of its patients, but if patients are in great pain, they may not be able to “enjoy” the experience you provide. Shep Hyken is a customer service/CX expert, award-winning keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling author.

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