Customer Guru

AUGUST 8, 2018

While there are many experts on this field, we have created a list (in alphabetical order) of customer experience influencers (experts, speakers, consultants, and authors) who are leaders. Adam is a globally recognized expert on customer experience. Bruce is widely regarded as a customer experience visionary.

Customer Experience 130

Customer Experience Chief Customer Officer Consulting Customer Journeys 130

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

JUNE 1, 2017

It’s only been in the last decade that we’ve seen any companies take the time to proactively think about a customer’s journey, and only within the last 5 years or so we’ve seen a steady expansion of those with “experience” or “customer” in their titles at the upper tiers of management.

Net Promoter Score 165

Net Promoter Score Effort Score Innovation Culture 165

Comm100

MARCH 8, 2017

Connect with this customer service expert on Twitter today to make sure that your company doesn’t miss out! Chelsea Krost is a self-named Millennial spokesperson and brand consultant. Follow Martins on Twitter to see why he was named one of The Huffington Post’s Top 100 Customer Service Management Experts. Chelsea Krost.

Customer Service 0

Customer Service Chief Customer Officer Customer Centricity Consulting 0

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

MARCH 24, 2015

Michael Perman , Dean of Innovation from Gap, Inc. discussed how challenging it is to think of innovation in positive terms. Thinking about innovation in these terms is limiting. Get real about your experience and brand. But I’ll bet on better experiences for everyone. #NGCE [link] pic.twitter.com/U8rdqOdYqS.

Customer Journeys 110

Customer Journeys Customer Experience Conference Social Media 110

Oracle

MARCH 11, 2020

Female pioneers in CX technology have been shaping the field since the earliest days and continue to create change and exciting new experiences, technology, and ideas. Today, women in CX are driving innovation, rethinking what the customer experience means, and bringing these insights to new industries and audiences.

Customer Journeys 83

Customer Journeys Technology Chief Customer Officer Video 83

Oracle

MARCH 1, 2021

In celebration of Women’s History Month, we’re highlighting some of the top female pioneers in customer experience (CX). Female innovators in CX technology have shaped the field since the earliest days and continue to create change and exciting new experiences, technology, and ideas.

Technology 81

Technology Advertising Customer Experience Professionals Innovation 81

ECXO

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

The European Customer Experience Organization is an open-access CX Professional Network aiming to educate European and the rest of the world’s Corporate on CX, EX related topics, including customer understanding, perception, and real innovation plus some evolving topics. Become a member: [link]. Stay tuned!

Customer Experience 67

Customer Experience Leadership Feedback Survey 67

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

MARCH 15, 2018

I recently spoke in Kansas City and was invited to visit the iconic Hallmark Headquarters, thanks to Rhonda Basler , a friend from the Customer Experience Professionals Association. People call the Hallmark card ‘innovative.’”-@rkbasler Human connections make a huge difference in B2B. Click To Tweet.

Connections 160

Connections B2B Touchpoint Fashion 160

Lumoa

JANUARY 9, 2018

Read the full answers: Ian Golding, CCXP, CX Consultant and Trainer @ijgolding | blog “CX is at a very interesting point in its evolution. Much of the improvement has been driven by advancements in product innovation and digital technology. Customers want unique, special and innovative. Blockchain, GDPR) and coordination.

Customer Experience 354

Customer Experience Competitive Advantage Omni-Channel Culture 354

Kustomer

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

But this journey isn’t just about technology; it’s about embracing a new mindset—a mindset that prioritizes customer-centricity, customer data, personalization, innovation, and adaptability. These thought leaders and experts are at the forefront of innovation in the fields of AI and customer experience.

Innovation 52

Innovation Customer Experience Professionals e-support Industry 52

ijgolding

JANUARY 15, 2016

However…there is usually one of those…there are still A LOT of people who DO NOT recognise Customer Experience – either as something of significant importance to business strategy OR as a profession at all. It is because to become a CCXP you MUST possess the knowledge AND experience of utilising and applying a set of core competencies.

Customer Experience 120

Customer Experience Customer Experience Professionals Customer Centricity Government 120

CX Journey

AUGUST 16, 2016

Last month, I wrote about the concept of lean management and what that means not only for your company but also for your customers. If company leadership wants to transform the culture of the organization and become a lean company, they've first got to understand what comprises lean leadership.

Company 80

Company Leadership Culture Touchpoint 80

Lumoa

OCTOBER 31, 2018

Our guests have multiple years of experience in managing and consulting customer experience management in global companies and now lead their own businesses helping companies make customers happier. Ian Golding, CCXP, CX Consultant and Trainer @ijgolding | blog “CX is at a very interesting point in its evolution.

Customer Experience 160

Customer Experience Customer Centricity Culture Consulting 160

Innovative CX

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

As we know all functions have some role in the end-to-end customer experience. There is one function that plays an important role in managing the customer’s journey in organizations, that of the customer experience professional. What’s in a name? What’s in a name? One final thought.

CEM 40

CEM Customer Experience Professionals Course ROI 40

Wootric CX Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

These authors, speakers, thought-leaders and dedicated customer experience professionals have all helped contribute to the widespread adoption of CX, not just as a strategy, but as a higher goal. They make our lives better, share their expertise, uplift our spirits, and show profound generosity. Why we love Augie: He’s the Sr.

Customer Journeys 67

Customer Journeys Consulting Customer Experience Professionals Chief Customer Officer 67

Kustomer

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

Michael is the Principal and founder of the consultancy The Pace of Service , which helps organizations to realize the full benefit of Customer Service, Social Business, Business Process Management, and People Leadership. Or you have been hypnotized by my mystical words of leadership.

Exercises 61

Exercises Handbook e-support Contact Center 61

SurveySensum

JULY 14, 2020

He is the author of ‘Be Your Customer’s Hero’, the founder of the popular Customers That Stick® blog, the Co-Host of the Crack the Customer Code podcast, and the creator of multiple virtual training courses on customer service and experience. LinkedIn : [link]. Website : [link]. LinkedIn : [link].

Customer Experience 132

Customer Experience Consulting Multi-Channel Leadership 132

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

JULY 24, 2015

Thanks to a gathering of some Chicago Customer Experience Professional Association members and guests recently, my brain swirled with what could be next for customer experience. 360Connext serves mid-market companies and larger by helping them evaluate their true customer experience.

Net Promoter Score 110

Net Promoter Score Effort Score Metrics Comparison 110

Storyminers

JULY 6, 2020

He has appeared in over 150 media and is regularly cited as a top customer experience thought leader. In addition to his customer experience work, Adam is an angel investor with an interest in entrepreneurs who disrupt the status quo through innovation. Adrian Swinscoe. Annette Franz. Barry Dalton.

Customer Experience 147

Customer Experience Customer Service Social Media Consulting 147

Steve DiGioia

DECEMBER 5, 2016

For those that are interested in staying focused on the customer, it is more important than ever to hire the right people that fit the customer focused culture. Also, as the company grows, it is important for leadership to be aware if any part of the company (departments within the company, people within the company, etc.)

Industry 100

Industry Culture Metrics Customer Centricity 100

Storyminers

JULY 6, 2020

He has appeared in over 150 media and is regularly cited as a top customer experience thought leader. In addition to his customer experience work, Adam is an angel investor with an interest in entrepreneurs who disrupt the status quo through innovation. Adrian Swinscoe. Annette Franz. Barry Dalton.

Customer Experience 130

Customer Experience Customer Service Social Media Consulting 130

Amity

APRIL 25, 2016

Alex curates the Customer Success Newsletter which is a weekly curated collection of 4 helpful articles from around the Customer Success community. The Customer Success Newsletter. Customer Success Expert - Glide Consulting. The Glide Consulting Blog. Director of Customer Success Education - CSM Practice.

Customer Success 48

Customer Success Chief Customer Officer Consulting Customer Centricity 48

Oracle

JUNE 3, 2020

In the spirit of graduation season, we asked CX professionals for their best tips and advice for those seeking a career in CX. According to The Future of Jobs report by the World Economic Forum , analytical thinking and innovation are two of the main skills that will be in demand by 2022. Practice empathy. Interested in learning more?

Tips 40

Tips Course Customer Experience Professionals Retail 40

SmartKarrot

JANUARY 5, 2022

Here’s our Top 50 Customer Success Influencers list for 2022 celebrating the inspiring visionaries and trailblazers who are helping shape the field and its future evolution. Widely acclaimed as a foremost expert to have pioneered and popularized customer success, Lincoln is a customer-centric growth mastermind. Rick Adams.

Customer Success 23

Customer Success Chief Customer Officer B2B Leadership 23

Oracle

JUNE 3, 2020

In the spirit of graduation season, we asked CX professionals for their best tips and advice for those seeking a career in CX. According to The Future of Jobs report by the World Economic Forum , analytical thinking and innovation are two of the main skills that will be in demand by 2022. Practice empathy. Interested in learning more?

Tips 40

Tips Course Analytics Customer Experience Professionals 40

SmartKarrot

MARCH 8, 2022

Her portfolio is gilded with leadership roles like board director, investor, COO, and P&L owner. An alumna of Yale and Stanford, Allison has contributed to the Customer Success industry as the COO of Gainsight, a prominent customer success company, and a 1B USD unicorn. Annette Franz. Daphne Lopes. Donna Weber.

Customer Success 21

Customer Success Customer Journeys Chief Customer Officer Customer Centricity 21

SmartKarrot

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Following him would help customer-facing executives offer contextual support, which is critical for a better customer experience. Adrian Swinscoe is a globally recognized customer experience consultant specializing in customer service tactics to help businesses succeed. Adrian Swinscoe. Annette Franz.

Customer Service 10

Customer Service Social Media Customer Centricity Tips 10

Horizon CX

AUGUST 10, 2020

Hence, within our role as customer experience professionals, we hold a conversation and the resulting communication in the highest order of the many skills we possess and exemplify. Transform leadership. Improve understanding. Build relationships. Stimulate action. Generate ideas. Surface opportunities. Solve problems.

Communication 130

Communication Social Media Leadership Groups 130

Qualtrics

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Samantha believes that collaboration is critical to great leadership and even more pivotal to great EX ( employee experience ). We just launched a leadership academy and it’s for everyone – not just a select few.”. For more than 20 years, Bruce Temkin has been a central figure in the world of CX ( customer experience ).

Omni-Channel 22

Omni-Channel Retail Entertainment Leadership 22

Bold360

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

To gain some insight into the key lessons emerging from 2016 and what’s ahead for 2017, we asked a panel of 31 customer-focused marketers and CX pros to answer this question: “When it comes to customer experience: now that we’re nearing the end of 2016, what have you learned and what will you do differently in preparing for 2017?”

Customer Experience 40

Customer Experience Omni-Channel Social Media Self Service 40