ShepHyken

APRIL 10, 2019

As part of his onboarding process, Bob was put through customer service training. He learned about how to treat the company’s customers with dignity and respect. Shep Hyken is a customer service expert, keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling business author. So, we’ll just refer to him as Bob.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 4, 2017

For information on The Customer Focus™ customer service training programs go to www.thecustomerfocus.com. The post The One Thing We Must Do to Create a Customer Focused Culture appeared first on Shep Hyken. For information contact or www.hyken.com. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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Kayako

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

When you think about businesses that are known for providing extraordinary customer service like Zappos, Amazon or Chick-Fil-A, they share a common trait. They’re obsessed with their customers. How do you build a customer-oriented culture? Make everyone interact with customers. And it has paid off big time.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 10, 2024

5 Straightforward Ways Small Business Owners Can Create a Stellar Customer-Focused Culture by Steven Van Belleghem (America’s Small Business Network) Embarking on a journey to craft a customer-focused culture within a small business landscape isn’t just about adhering to the norms—it’s about redefining them.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Helping Companies & Organizations Create an Amazing Customer-Focused Culture by CXO Magazine This week, we’re starting the Top Five roundup with a Bonus article. My Comment: Let’s wrap up this week’s Top Five roundup with a focus on culture. How do you know if you’re a customer-centric organization?

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CloudCherry

AUGUST 22, 2019

His articles have been read in hundreds of publications, and he is the author of Moments of Magic ® , The Loyal Customer , The Cult of the Customer , The Amazement Revolution, Amaze Every Customer Every Time and Be Amazing or Go Home. Listen Now! The post You say you want a Revolution? appeared first on CloudCherry.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 11, 2020

The smartest person in the world may not end up being a good cultural fit for a company. This explained the company culture and expectations of Disney employees, also known as cast members. The point is that Disney establishes upfront that learning about the company culture is a priority for new applicants. There’s a difference.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 16, 2021

I love seeing visible signs of a customer- and employee-focused culture. Something I noticed right away was the customer-centric culture that was part of the atmosphere of the resort. You’re not going to change a culture by adding an employee’s passion under a name on a badge. This is just a small idea.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 26, 2022

However, one hasn’t been properly trained and doesn’t quite get the culture. If customers happen to be talking to any of the 99 amazing employees, they will love your company. They must be properly trained. And they must be empowered to make good customer-focused decisions. Consider this.

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ShepHyken

MAY 19, 2021

It helps us keep customer service “front-of-mind” and is a positive way to start a meeting. By the way, this is the same exercise we teach in our customer service training programs. Shep Hyken is a customer service expert, keynote speaker, and New York Times, bestselling business author.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 28, 2020

It may have been Tim Sanders in his revolutionary book, Love Is the Killer App , who helped bring the word love to the forefront for leaders trying to build a stronger culture and create a better experience for their customers. If you truly love your people, love your customers and love what you do, it shows. Some still are.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 26, 2024

When I’m invited to speak to a group of business leaders as the keynote speaker, I often share my Six Simple Steps to Building a Customer-Focused Culture. There’s lots of work, thinking, planning, practice, experimenting, training, and more that goes into creating an easy experience. There’s a difference!

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CloudCherry

AUGUST 22, 2019

His articles have been read in hundreds of publications, and he is the author of Moments of Magic ® , The Loyal Customer , The Cult of the Customer , The Amazement Revolution, Amaze Every Customer Every Time and Be Amazing or Go Home. The post Do you say you want a Revolution? appeared first on CloudCherry.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 7, 2019

He informed them that the customer was no longer the first priority. Culture had replaced the customer as the top priority. Hsieh said, “Get the culture right, and we’ll deliver the customer experience we want our customers to have.”. The focus on culture is really a focus on people.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 7, 2021

The Secret Ingredients of a CX-Led Company Culture by Steven van Belleghem. CMO from IDG) Customer experience simply does not live in a void controlled by the marketing teams. Here, he shares an article focused on culture. Being Customer-centric Starts With A Top-Notch Employee Experiencestanley by Stanley Huang.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 30, 2024

First, making customer success everyone’s responsibility is about a culture that is customer-focused. (I Second, supercharging customer touchpoints is looking at every customer interaction and maximizing the opportunity to create an experience that makes customers say, “I’ll be back.” I love that!)

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

Then, through training, give employees examples that show them how far they can go. It must be baked into the culture of an organization. Employees must be empowered to say yes whenever possible or to find creative solutions to make customers happy when the answer must be no. It’s an attitude and a culture.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 9, 2021

10 Simple Steps Toward Delivering a More Convenient Customer Experience by Rolling Stone Culture Council. 10 Rolling Stone Culture Council members each shared one thing leaders can do to maximize convenience and create more happy customers. All of this and more are covered in this excellent article.

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ShepHyken

JULY 6, 2022

In our customer service training workshops , we have an exercise that introduces a concept called The Five Levels of Service. Any company should be happy with World Class , which is when the company is consistently and predictably delivering a level of service that gets customers to come back.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Culture Clash: Why Customer Experience Improvements Fail by John Aves (MyCustomer.com) To successfully change your CX, you must create the right culture and climate to effect the change. I’ve stressed in all of my customer service speeches , that a customer-focused culture starts at the top with the CEO.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 1, 2020

Quite often, if a company is considered a customer service laggard, it is because of its leadership and management. One of the most important ways a leader can foster a customer-focused culture is by modeling that behavior—in other words, by treating employees how they want the customer treated.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 14, 2022

That often means the customer won’t get the experience they could or should have. . While it may not be possible to eliminate FOMU altogether, a culture that empowers employees to make good decisions is what you want. Employees must have the confidence to overcome FOMU, and this comes from proper training and praise.

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Experience Investigators by 360Connext

JANUARY 28, 2020

Your mission, if you choose to accept it, is to begin at the beginning, build your case, and create a coalition of customer-focused leaders. First, understand the true costs of NOT investing in customer experience. Related: How to Improve Customer Service Training with Simple Metrics.

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ShepHyken

JULY 5, 2021

They may even make you rethink how you email your customers. 7 ways leaders can model great customer service by Jeff Toister. Toister Solutions) You have to walk the talk if you want your employees to be customer-focused. This article focuses on how the EX impacts the CX. Here are seven ways to do it.

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Blake Morgan

JANUARY 20, 2022

These 30 top blogs cover a wide variety of CX-related topics, from creating a customer-centric culture to refining the contact center or delivering personalized experiences. He offers a European perspective on employee and customer engagement and customer focus and shares interviews with top CX leaders. . Annette Franz

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ShepHyken

MARCH 8, 2021

(Forbes) 16 members of Forbes Coaches Council shared their best tips for business owners to start improving customer satisfaction with happier employees. My Comment: The beginning of a good customer service and experience strategy starts on the inside with the company’s culture. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Brian Kealy, the CEO of Baptist Health South, a healthcare system in Southern Florida, believed that if you have the right culture and treat your employees in such a way that they would never want to find another job, they will treat customers (patients and their families) the same way.? . Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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ShepHyken

JULY 27, 2022

The culture aligns with the employee’s values – and everyone seems to be in alignment with the culture. You’ll notice more customer engagement, employees will evangelize your brand, and even more importantly, they will stay! . Employees enjoy their coworkers. This one could be at the top of the list. .

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ShepHyken

MARCH 7, 2018

A talented receptionist is a friendly voice greeting customers who may have questions or concerns about the company, or perhaps a potential customer getting their first impression of the company’s service and culture. The receptionist plays a critical role for the company. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

My job is to talk to them about customer service. As part of my homework, Todd Hopkins, their CEO, shared the Office Pride Culture book. It was Tony Hsieh’s book that inspired Hopkins to write his own culture book, which is a great exercise for an organization to consider. Do they align with what you believe in?

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ShepHyken

APRIL 11, 2022

My Comment: When it comes to customer service, I believe everyone must be properly trained – not just the front-line/customer-facing employees. Furthermore, training isn’t something you did, it’s something you do. Go to The Customer Focus to learn more about our customer service training programs.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Jeff Toister’s Top Tips for Crafting a Successful Customer Culture by Melanie Mingas (CX Network) CX author and keynote speaker Jeff Toister offers his advice for customer experience managers looking to create a winning customer culture. It’s no easy task, as customers’ wants and needs move quickly. (In

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 28, 2016

Leadership may decide to purposely change their mindset – and even their company culture – from being customer-focused to bottom line focused. First and foremost, if the company has a culture and vision in place, every move they make should always bring up the question, “Is this in keeping with our vision?”

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ShepHyken

MARCH 11, 2020

The smartest person in the world may not end up being a good cultural fit for a company. This explained the company culture and expectations of Disney employees, also known as cast members. The point is that Disney establishes upfront that learning about the company culture is a priority for new applicants. There’s a difference.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 18, 2021

(Diginomica) How do you enrich the customer experience amidst the current turbulence? Unit4’s Michelle MacCarthy has three recommendations for managing customer success through culture, engagement, and technology. My Comment: I enjoy articles that focus on the culture, and that is exactly what this article is about.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 20, 2019

He fosters open dialogue that creates a positive culture for his company. That’s the underlying lesson here – company culture. By nurturing that open workplace communication and positive company culture, Todd sets up his business for success. What’s felt on the inside of a company will radiate through to the outside.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 4, 2017

Jeff Toister Provides 3 Steps to Developing a Customer-Focused Culture. Nearly every company says that they want to have a customer-focused culture, but then why are so many companies lacking one? What are the steps that your company needs to take to be committed to becoming customer focused?

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