ShepHyken

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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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

MARCH 26, 2024

What you probably don’t know is that other than a pleasant demeanor – hopefully a natural part of the employee’s personality – there was a lot of training to get this person educated about the company’s products so they could deliver a knowledgeable and helpful experience. They made your experience enjoyable and easy.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 26, 2022

That is why hiring the right people and properly training them is so important. . Let’s talk about training for a moment. I’ve had debates with clients about training seasonal employees, part-timers, and employees they know will leave within a year. My position is that everyone must be trained.

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CloudCherry

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. Listen Now! The post You say you want a Revolution? appeared first on CloudCherry.

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Kayako

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

When you think about businesses that are known for providing extraordinary customer service like Zappos, Amazon or Chick-Fil-A, they share a common trait. They’re obsessed with their customers. How do you build a customer-oriented culture? Make everyone interact with customers. And it has paid off big time.

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ShepHyken

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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ShepHyken

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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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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CloudCherry

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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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

There are plenty of reasons you might say no to a customer, so you must train your people accordingly. Then, through training, give employees examples that show them how far they can go. Then, through training, give employees examples that show them how far they can go. It’s an attitude and a culture.

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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

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

APRIL 11, 2022

What’s Your Training Schedule? Josh Linkner) Professional athletes achieve at the highest levels by spending 90% of their time training and 10% of their time performing. In fact, most business leaders, parents, and professionals spend closer to zero percent of their time in thoughtful study of their craft or training for improvement.

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TechSee

JUNE 16, 2022

Jeff is truly obsessed with customer service. As an author, consultant, and trainer, he helps organizations develop customer-focused cultures. Jeff’s Inside Customer Service blog has been recognized as one of the Top 50 customer service blogs on the planet. Follow on LinkedIn.

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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

DECEMBER 14, 2022

That often means the customer won’t get the experience they could or should have. . While it may not be possible to eliminate FOMU altogether, a culture that empowers employees to make good decisions is what you want. Employees must have the confidence to overcome FOMU, and this comes from proper training and praise.

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ShepHyken

JULY 27, 2022

The culture aligns with the employee’s values – and everyone seems to be in alignment with the culture. Continual training keeps employees interested and helps build new skills. . If you hire good people and train them well, let them do their job! . Employees enjoy their coworkers. that is important to the employee.

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ShepHyken

JULY 6, 2022

In our customer service training workshops , we have an exercise that introduces a concept called The Five Levels of Service. Any company should be happy with World Class , which is when the company is consistently and predictably delivering a level of service that gets customers to come back.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Jeff Toister’s Top Tips for Crafting a Successful Customer Culture by Melanie Mingas (CX Network) CX author and keynote speaker Jeff Toister offers his advice for customer experience managers looking to create a winning customer culture. It’s no easy task, as customers’ wants and needs move quickly. (In

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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

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. As with any good recipe, feel free to spice it up a little!

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Blake Morgan

JANUARY 20, 2022

These 30 top blogs cover a wide variety of CX-related topics, from creating a customer-centric culture to refining the contact center or delivering personalized experiences. He offers a European perspective on employee and customer engagement and customer focus and shares interviews with top CX leaders. . Annette Franz

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Culture Clash: Why Customer Experience Improvements Fail by John Aves (MyCustomer.com) To successfully change your CX, you must create the right culture and climate to effect the change. I’ve stressed in all of my customer service speeches , that a customer-focused culture starts at the top with the CEO.

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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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Comm100

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Here is a detailed step-by-step guide to setting goals and strategizing for customer experience improvement. Free Download] 50 Customer Service Training Activities for Live Chat and Telephone Teams. The activities in this eBook can be great training materials to improve customer service or morale in your team.

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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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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

The cost of employee turnover goes beyond hiring and training. When good people leave, it can negatively impact the morale of other employees, and when people aren’t happy working for a company, the customers can sense it. That can cause customers to leave as well. There are hundreds of other ideas that I could have included.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 1, 2020

Quite often, if a company is considered a customer service laggard, it is because of its leadership and management. One of the most important ways a leader can foster a customer-focused culture is by modeling that behavior—in other words, by treating employees how they want the customer treated.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Their customers don’t know about this initiative. They don’t know about the hours of training the employees are going through. Once again, I share one of my favorite concepts: What’s happening inside the organization is felt on the outside by customers. . All of this is happening inside their organization.

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Experience Investigators by 360Connext

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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ShepHyken

MARCH 7, 2018

A talented receptionist is a friendly voice greeting customers who may have questions or concerns about the company, or perhaps a potential customer getting their first impression of the company’s service and culture. The receptionist plays a critical role for the company. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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Integrity Solutions

OCTOBER 27, 2021

After all, you can’t consistently deliver at such a high level- at every customer touch point- if only certain people are responsible for making sure it happens. In fact, exceptional customer service is more than a functional role; it’s a purpose, rooted in a culture and an understanding of what it means to be truly customer-focused.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

After you hire good people and properly train them to do their jobs, don’t get in their way! If you’ve been following my work, you’ll recognize this concept: What’s happening inside the organization is felt on the outside by the customers. Employee trust fosters customer trust. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 28, 2016

Leadership may decide to purposely change their mindset – and even their company culture – from being customer-focused to bottom line focused. First and foremost, if the company has a culture and vision in place, every move they make should always bring up the question, “Is this in keeping with our vision?”

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

My job is to talk to them about customer service. As part of my homework, Todd Hopkins, their CEO, shared the Office Pride Culture book. It was Tony Hsieh’s book that inspired Hopkins to write his own culture book, which is a great exercise for an organization to consider. Do they align with what you believe in?

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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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