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Free Soft Skills Training: Best Practices: Customer Service Representatives

Myra Golden

I’m so excited to kick off Customer Service Week with a free soft skills training course! I’ve partnered with Genesys to position Customer Service Representatives to deliver the best possible customer experience and redirect interactions with challenging customers.

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What Customer Service Representatives Can Learn From Doctors About Delivering Bad News

Myra Golden

My dad and mom had, of course, heard the news before. Another possible outcome is he will be bedridden.”. While the news is certainly not what any of us wanted to hear, I noticed how well we took in the news. But this was my first time hearing the news from the surgeon.

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Breaking Bad News in Chat: A Contact Center Guide for Delicate Delivery

Myra Golden

Conclusion Breaking bad news in chat is never easy, but it’s an inevitable part of the job for customer service representatives. By following the best practices outlined in this guide, you can deliver bad news in a way that shows empathy, builds trust, and leaves your customers feeling heard and understood.

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Mastering the Art of Signposting: A Guide to Controlling Calls with Ease

Myra Golden

It’s a crucial skill for anyone who frequently takes calls, such as customer service representatives, salespeople, or receptionists. For more help controlling customer conversations, check out my Linkedin Learning course: Call Control Strategies. Continue the conversation with me?

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6 Verbal Aikido Tactics Everyone Who Handles Difficult Customers Should be Using

Myra Golden

Studies show that less than 10% of companies have trained customer service employees on how to handle difficult customers. Clearly, our customer service representatives didn’t have proper training on how to handle angry, demanding and unreasonable customers. I thought that was a brilliant idea!

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6 Verbal Aikido Tactics Everyone Who Handles Difficult Customers Should be Using

Myra Golden

Studies show that less than 10% of companies have trained customer service employees on how to handle difficult customers. Clearly, our customer service representatives didn’t have proper training on how to handle angry, demanding and unreasonable customers. I thought that was a brilliant idea!