Myra Golden

DECEMBER 19, 2017

But, sometimes, personalization can get in the way of serving the customer and moving things forward. Last week I delivered a customer service training session where part of our focus was moving employees out of an attitude of personalization to an emphasis on finding a win-win solutions for problems. I can’t wait for Monday.”

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Myra Golden

AUGUST 16, 2016

There’s a lot customer service professionals can learn from doctors when it comes to delivering bad news. Now you can give your representatives even more great skills for delivering the best customer experience and for handling difficult customer situations.

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Myra Golden

MARCH 15, 2018

Let the customer know that there will be a few seconds of silence, by explaining what you are doing, “This will take just a few moments to pull up,” or “What I’m doing here, is processing the return, and placing your replacement order. Once, when I was talking to a customer service representative, he used the downtime fantastically.

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Myra Golden

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

COVID-19 makes customers more demanding. And the pandemic impacts customer service representatives, too! Empathy can help you regain control of interactions and get angry customers to calm down and listen to you. But what level of empathy is appropriate for customer service?

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Myra Golden

APRIL 6, 2023

Breaking bad news is one of the most challenging aspects of customer service. It’s always challenging to tell a customer that their product is out of stock, their order is delayed, or their service is canceled. As such, these interactions can shape their perception of the brand as a whole.

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Myra Golden

APRIL 5, 2023

It’s a crucial skill for anyone who frequently takes calls, such as customer service representatives, salespeople, or receptionists. In this guide, we’ll explore the benefits of signposting, provide examples of effective signposting phrases, and offer tips on incorporating signposting into your phone calls.

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Myra Golden

AUGUST 27, 2016

Although this sounds like a good thing, the net result is an increase in stress for customer service professionals. According to Newsweek magazine, the stress level of customer service representatives is comparable to that of air-traffic controllers and police officers. Meaning they will be more difficult.

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