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A Look Back at the Top Articles and Podcasts of 2024

ShepHyken

Dont Throw Fellow Employees Under the Bus : When mistakes occur, how employees react and what they say impacts the customers perception of the business. It may be someone elses fault, but to the customer, you are the company. Your goal is to win back the customers confidence. That doesnt happen when you blame others.

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A Lesson from Michelangelo: Details Matter

ShepHyken

It’s usually just “little things” – details that often are almost unnoticed – that give our customers confidence and help create customer amazement. . They are also important to our customers, whether they know it or not. It’s the same with a fast reply to an email or quick return phone call. None of these are big.

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Why You Shouldn’t Yell at Customer Service Agents – And More

ShepHyken

Instead, I want to emphasize the last part of my response to the question: sometimes, customer service agents – and other employees – have different answers to the same questions. The problem is a training issue. Create a database of customer questions and answers and train employees to use it.

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What Does Perfect Service Recovery Look Like?

ShepHyken

For those that haven’t been following, the five-steps are: 1) Acknowledge the problem and thank the customer for bringing it to your attention. Shep Hyken is a customer service and experience expert, award-winning keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling business author. 2) Apologize for the problem. 5) Act with urgency.

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Make Your Customer Smarter: Create an Educational Experience

ShepHyken

Just make your customers smarter. . Shep Hyken is a customer service expert, keynote speaker, and New York Times, bestselling business author. For information on The Customer Focus customer service training programs, go to www.thecustomerfocus.com. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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Supporting Vulnerable Customers: A Guide to Compassionate Engagement

CSM Magazine

Sometimes, customers keep their struggles to themselves. That’s why it’s up to service professionals to stay sharp and spot the subtle signs that someone needs a hand. Engaging with Empathy and Active Listening Once a potentially vulnerable customer is identified, the way they are approached and supported is paramount.

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Showing Up On Time

ShepHyken

Shep Hyken is a customer service expert, keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling business author. For information on The Customer Focus customer service training programs, go to www.thecustomerfocus.com. For information, contact 314-692-2200 or www.hyken.com. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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