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helloWhen the Leader is the Problem
When the Leader is the Problem

As an operations/customer service consultant, I get a first-hand view of the internal workings of multiple companies. I have the privilege to observe corporate chemistry – how leadership interacts with employees, how employees interact with leadership, how employees interact with one another and how leaders and employees interact with customers. I get to observe unspoken […]

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helloFundamentals
Don’t Skip the Fundamentals!

It’s important to remember that being fundamentally sound will certainly help in the quest to operate a successful company. Now one can have a great product or service to offer to one’s market, but it’s the ability to operate in an efficient, employee and customer-friendly manner that will lead to long-term success. Here are a […]

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helloManagement Skills Do Create Customer Experiences
Management Skills Do Create Customer Experiences

When leaving a recent late lunch with a good friend here in Houston, Texas, we witnessed something that I personally had never seen before. The manager of the restaurant was loudly chewing out a waiter – right in front of customers! My friend and I were both taken aback by this behavior. What level of […]

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helloWhy Are Your Customers Waiting
Why Are Your Customers Waiting?

During a recent client assignment, I noticed the frequency with which customers found themselves in waiting mode. Waiting to be told what to do next. Waiting to be acknowledged. Waiting to be serviced. Now there’s one thing that customers delight in and that’s being provided with service in a timely manner. Waiting is high on […]

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