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Be a Professional

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It’s definitely more than whether or not you are paid. I read an article penned by Dale Salwak in Linking Ring Magazine, the publication put out by the International Brotherhood of Magicians. Neil had a great definition of being a professional: “A professional just is, that’s all. I’ll answer that with a resounding, “No!”

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Top 5 Customer Service & CX Articles for Week of November 27, 2023

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My Comment: This is a branding article, but consider one of the definitions of a brand, which I’ve latched onto. Instead, the machine can become the co-pilot to a powerful interaction with the customer – one that gives the front-line customer service and sales reps tools that they can use to deliver a personalized and better CX.

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5 Top Customer Service Articles of the Week 6-14-2021

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Personalization may not quite be table stakes for a good customer experience, but it’s a definite differentiator. Shep Hyken is a customer service expert, professional speaker, and New York Times bestselling business author. Go to The Customer Focus to learn more about our customer service training programs.

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5 Top Customer Service Articles of the Week 11-15-2021

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Lego Customers Lose Millions of Pieces a Year. Magazine) Lego Group knows something about talking to its customers, and not just because it has a few creative employees. The company has built one of the best examples of a customer service organization I’ve seen. This is the way. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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5 Top Customer Service Articles For the Week of October 26, 2020

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For those solely focused on customer service and experience, pay attention to the comments about AI, chatbots and virtual assistants. The Future Of Business Is Customer-centric: 3 Pillars To Create A Customer-centric Strategy by Ilenia Vidi. You’ll have to download the report to get it – and it’s worth it.

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5 Top Customer Service Articles for the Week of February 25, 2019

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Brand Keys 2019 Customer Loyalty Engagement Index: Verified Trust = Brand Success by Robert Passikoff. Shep Hyken is a customer service expert, professional speaker and New York Times bestselling business author. For information on The Customer Focus customer service training programs go to www.TheCustomerFocus.com.

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Top 5 Customer Service Articles of the Week 1-9-2023

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Focus on providing excellent customer service. 6 Keys To Ramping Up Your Customer Service From Average to Exceptional by Martin Zwilling (Inc. Magazine) Customer service has traditionally been focused on the resolution of complaints, primarily after a transaction. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken