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June 17, 2013 12:24 PM
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Employee Disconnect and Customer Service

Employee Disconnect and Customer Service.
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Gallup's report does not bring up the opportunity cost, which beyond lost productivity, results in customers swinging to alternatives rather than continue with sub-par customer service.
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June 10, 2013 4:17 PM
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Give , Not Take : Why Delighting Customers Is So Profitable

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Give , Not Take : Why Delighting Customers Is So Profitable
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David Hornik invests in companies for a living.
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May 31, 2013 6:40 AM
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Brand Strategy: If You Get Employees on Board, Customers Are Easy

Brand Strategy: If You Get Employees on Board, Customers Are Easy | Guest Service | Scoop.it
When I checked the bill, all they charged me for was the tire. No labor or anything -- just the cost of the tire. I called them back and the guy on the phone said,
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May 14, 2013 8:50 AM
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To the Extreme: Making Excellent Service the Norm, Not the Exception

To the Extreme: Making Excellent Service the Norm, Not the Exception | Guest Service | Scoop.it
While many grand gestures generate much PR buzz, it’s the small actions and constant support efforts that encourage true loyalty.
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April 8, 2013 4:23 PM
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3 simple ways to create a stronger team and build customer loyalty

3 simple ways to create a stronger team and build customer loyalty | Guest Service | Scoop.it
With all of the changes going on in the airline industry over the last few years, it has definitely been more the exception rather than the rule when getting great service while traveling.  However...
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March 25, 2013 10:57 AM
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Narrowing the Customer Perception Gap

Narrowing the Customer Perception Gap | Guest Service | Scoop.it
Despite the benefits of quantitative research, organizations need to make sure they don’t put all their eggs into one basket and spend all their money on number-crunching, and instead also embark on qualitative research.
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March 23, 2013 10:21 AM
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The Number One Key to Great Customer Service

The Number One Key to Great Customer Service | Guest Service | Scoop.it
I travel a lot, and in my travels, whether for business or pleasure, I try my best to stay in the same hotel chain. Why? Because I know what I'm going to get. Similarly, when I’m traveling overseas...
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March 18, 2013 10:52 AM
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Countering a Customer Insurgency

Countering a Customer Insurgency | Guest Service | Scoop.it
Facing a social media rebellion? These lessons from the military can help.
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March 18, 2013 8:15 AM
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Can't Buy Me Like: Why Companies Have To Romance The Same Consumers They Once Bought

Can't Buy Me Like: Why Companies Have To Romance The Same Consumers They Once Bought | Guest Service | Scoop.it
Connection is why we’re here. It gives purpose andmeaning to our lives.--Brené Brown, social scientist and authorConsider this simple experiment: Type “I love Apple” into your search bar.
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March 14, 2013 7:15 AM
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5 questions to create a customer service mindset in your people

5 questions to create a customer service mindset in your people | Guest Service | Scoop.it
If you want to drive great external customer service start by providing great internal customer service. Last week, I was invited to Orlando to deliver a speech at one of the Disney resorts. I had ...
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February 22, 2013 7:33 AM
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Customer Experience | Integrating Customer Experience with Company Culture

Customer Experience | Integrating Customer Experience with Company Culture | Guest Service | Scoop.it
Though today’s consumers are constantly connected, most companies are not yet “plugged in” to customer behavior trends.
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February 18, 2013 7:43 AM
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The Top 10 Pieces of Advice From Voice of The Customer Leaders - Think customers: The 1to1 Blog

The Top 10 Pieces of Advice From Voice of The Customer Leaders - Think customers: The 1to1 Blog | Guest Service | Scoop.it
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February 16, 2013 5:28 PM
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Benchmarking –How do you stack up against your competitors’? |

Benchmarking –How do you stack up against your competitors’? | | Guest Service | Scoop.it

Eighty percent of companies believe they deliver a superior customer experience, but only 8 percent of their customers agree, says Bain & Company.


This is the number one reason why more businesses are not actively improving their customer experience performance.

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June 10, 2013 4:19 PM
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Quality vs Frequency: What's Your Mobile Strategy?

Quality vs Frequency: What's Your Mobile Strategy? | Guest Service | Scoop.it
Your mobile experiences should match your customers' expectations.
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June 3, 2013 10:54 AM
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What role should customer service play in social care?

What role should customer service play in social care? | Guest Service | Scoop.it
The Guardian
What role should customer service play in social care?
The Guardian
Recent investigations into the NHS have brought the importance of care standards sharply into focus.
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May 14, 2013 9:56 AM
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Stop Listening to Your Customers

Stop Listening to Your Customers | Guest Service | Scoop.it
Their desire to keep up with the Joneses is probably skewing your market research.
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April 22, 2013 4:14 PM
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Making Yourself the Captain of Customer Experience

Making Yourself the Captain of Customer Experience | Guest Service | Scoop.it

Ultimately, any employee that has an interaction with a customer is responsible for some aspect of that customer's experience.

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April 1, 2013 8:39 AM
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Spotlight | Calculating the Customer's True Loyalty Score

Spotlight | Calculating the Customer's True Loyalty Score | Guest Service | Scoop.it
Measuring loyalty means morphing moods into metrics.
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March 25, 2013 10:49 AM
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You Can’t Solve Today’s Problems With Yesterday’s Solutions

You Can’t Solve Today’s Problems With Yesterday’s Solutions | Guest Service | Scoop.it
“Twenty-first century leaders might benefit from thinking of themselves as being in the center of a web rather than on top of a pyramid” -- Dr. Ben Dattner.
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March 20, 2013 9:31 AM
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The True Power of Treating Employees Right? Customers Will Benefit, Too

The True Power of Treating Employees Right? Customers Will Benefit, Too | Guest Service | Scoop.it
“The customer’s always right” vs. “Employees first” – it’s the chicken or egg battle for the business world. No company exists without customers.
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March 18, 2013 8:58 AM
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3 Reasons You Should Love a Customer Service Meltdown

3 Reasons You Should Love a Customer Service Meltdown | Guest Service | Scoop.it
Spectacular customer service failures are the grist of my consumer advocacy mill. But some of the loudest implosions are off limits to me. Like the young blogger who was reportedly booted from a
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March 14, 2013 7:19 AM
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How to Put a Stop to Bullying in the Workplace

How to Put a Stop to Bullying in the Workplace | Guest Service | Scoop.it
Bullies destroy your company. Not only do they destroy the culture of your company, they destroy the ability of employees to produce their best work. There is no more pernicious, destructive …
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March 14, 2013 5:03 AM
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Do your employees know your customers? Really know them?

Do your employees know your customers? Really know them? | Guest Service | Scoop.it
Picture clothes shopping with a 13-year-old.  But first some background: He has worn only basketball shorts and jerseys as his “uniform” for a few years. Nothing, except his school dress code, coul...
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February 18, 2013 7:46 AM
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Proactive Deception Versus Proactive Customer Service

Proactive Deception Versus Proactive Customer Service | Guest Service | Scoop.it
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February 18, 2013 7:38 AM
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8 Rules For Good Customer Service

8 Rules For Good Customer Service | Guest Service | Scoop.it
These 8 simple rules will ensure that your business becomes known for its good customer service and allow you to reap the benefits that good customer service provides.
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