If a grocery store can win a Forbes 5-Stars rating, this store would be it. It’s one thing to be exceptional, and it’s another to be consistently exceptional. MOM’s Organic Store in the Washington DC Metro Area is just that; Consistently Exceptional. I can honestly say that every business can learn from
“I believe in you”. Those four simple words are incredibly powerful, yet are not used often enough. While I don’t know for sure, I would bet that most working adults have never heard those words said to them. Regardless of your job title, each person has the direct ability to brighten
More than complying with requests…more than anticipating needs…guests need to feel like you are “on their side”. Simply put, they want you to be their advocate. Looking out for them. Suggesting services and products that will best fit their specific needs. Advocate Just recently, I was staying at the Thompson hotel in Miami
“The starting point of all achievement is desire.” – Napoleon Hill No one can make you have enthusiasm. Success, vitality, and achievement are all a direct result of it. One of the most beautiful sights to behold is someone who is fully engaged in what they do and enthusiastic about
Not too long ago, someone told me that all this customer service stuff is really just common sense. She went on to explain that customer service is, merely, basic social skills that all people have. Saying “good morning”, “thank you”, holding the door for someone, and offering help are all elementary.
Let’s just cut through all the clutter and get right down to it. Teams that consistently give excellent service have leaders who enthusiastically talk about excellent service everyday. How often? Everyday. There is no way around it. You can have the best training sessions, videos, and recognition programs. You can even fly in the
“I used to be a people person…but people ruined that for me.” I recently read that quote, and thought it was very funny. Then, it occurred to me that there are people who actually feel that way. Yet, they have jobs that require them to serve customers all day. More specifically, some
Every patient in every hospital is in a rather strange position. They need the services that the hospital and healthcare providers are giving; but they do not want to be in a situation where they need healthcare in the first place. For the most part, people don’t “enjoy” getting sick
When I think of empowerment, one word comes to mind: Independent. To me, independence means to be free…without restrictions. As an employee, I need to know that you (my manager) trusts and believes in me enough to empower me to serve with excellence. No, I don’t mean just having a clever mission
“If it weren’t for these customers, I could get my job done!” Believe it or not, I have heard that exact phrase on more than one occasion. Some people view the customer as an interruption of their work. In their minds, customers complicate things, cause stress, and get in the
Do all customers deserve great service? What about those who always find something to complain about? How about those who never tip…or never say “thank you”…or never seem to smile, ever? Up to this point, most of my writing, consulting, and training have always been based on the premise that
Some people don’t like where they work…at all. They may even despise who they report to. And since their work environment is so “toxic”, they choose to withhold their best quality of work. “THIS PLACE does not deserve the best I have to offer. I will come to work, only
