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Feedback Narcissism

ShepHyken

All of this leads to a conversation I had with my friend Tony Cheevers of Researchscape , who posted an article about Devora Rogers’s take on brand narcissism. As I read the article, I thought that another way to position this concept, as it applies to the customer experience, is something I now refer to as feedback narcissism. .

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The Echo

ShepHyken

There are many definitions of the term brand. One of my favorites is this: A brand is a promised delivered. . Consider Ace Hardware, whose brand promise is The Helpful Hardware Place. Based on all their awards and the comments from happy customers posted on social channels, they deliver. . Are they helpful?

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

ShepHyken

I would love to get some service-related feedback. My hotels have struggled this year with our service scores. In years past both of my locations were consistently in the top 30% of brands. Second, beyond the feedback, listen to what customers and employees are saying, which gives your measurement some context.

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Stop Sending Me Surveys Unless You Care What I Have to Say!

ShepHyken

In the past, companies have sent me surveys that were so long I became tired – or fatigued – at some point during the survey, and as a result, I wouldn’t complete it and therefore the company never received my feedback. If I have something to say, I’m happy to share some feedback. Feedback is nothing if you don’t do anything with it.

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5 Top Customer Service Articles of the Week 2-14-2022

ShepHyken

It’s these meaningful, actionable, high-quality customer perspectives that fuel unforgettable experiences and create brand loyalty. One of the most important parts of this process is making sure that you’re asking customers the right questions. 7 Customer Service Training Tips Every Manager Needs to Know by Justin Herrick.

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5 Top Customer Service Articles of the Week 5-10-2021

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Customers are enjoying self-service options, so give them what they want. 15 Unique Ideas For Inspiring Brand Loyalty In 2021 by Expert Panel. Forbes) In this article, 15 members of the Forbes Agency Council share unique ideas for connecting with customers in a way that builds genuine trust and, in turn, brand loyalty in 2021.

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How Do You Solve 2020’s Most Common CX Problems? Start Here.

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

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. What would it cost to lose 10% of your customers? So what’s a fearless CX champion like you to do?