Why You Must Overcome Continuous Partial Attention & How to Do It!
Former Apple & Microsoft executive Linda Stone coined the term “continuous partial attention” to describe repeatedly splitting attention between multiple sources. Most of us think of this as multi-tasking. In the context of serving customers, “continuous partial attention” is a growing challenge for service professionals – mainly thanks to electronic devices. You’ve likely received subpar service…
Service Recovery: How to Apologize and Build Strong Customer Relationships
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company is renowned for exceptional guest experiences. In my book I share my work with leaders at this iconic service brand and how those leaders ensure consistently elevated service levels. I also note that NO business (not even the Ritz-Carlton) can deliver FLAWLESS experiences. Since service breakdowns are inevitable, let’s look at…
The Power of Gratitude: 4 Ways to Transcend Words and Build Customer Loyalty (Infographic)
In this week’s blog, I discussed about how to leverage human intelligence to enhance AI. For more information on the topic, please refer to the blog. Otherwise, this infographic visually summarizes the blog’s content. To learn more about our team, please visit josephmichelli.com. To speak to me about your CX journey, please go to josephmichelli.com/contact.
Customer Experience Excellence – How to Leverage Human Intelligence to Enhance AI
At least for now, Artificial Intelligence (AI) cannot replace Human Intelligence – when it comes to compassion, empathy, authenticity, or genuine concern. I asked the AI engine Bing to “demonstrate empathy.” Bing’s response was a rudimentary definition of empathy and vague references to “stepping into someone else’s shoes.” In short, AI failed to demonstrate empathy.…
VUCA and YOU – How to Lead in Uncertain Times (Infographic)
In this week’s blog, I discussed about ways to emerge stronger when faced with Uncertainty. For more information on the topic, please refer to the blog. Otherwise, this infographic visually summarizes the blog’s content. To learn more about our team, please visit josephmichelli.com. To speak to me about your CX journey, please go to josephmichelli.com/contact.
The “Art” of pARTnership – How to Amplify Your Success
How do you choose strategic partnerships? Put differently, How do you decide with whom to work – so you can create wins for your customers, your partners, and your business? Since partnerships can make the difference between a business’s success or failure, here are a few guideposts for sharing brand equity with a prospective “strategic…
Six Essentials to Actually Achieve Lasting Success
I am convinced that everyone is a leader. Some people are given formal leadership titles, while others informally lead without a title. Since leadership skills are applicable in all areas of our lives (and since customer experience success requires both formal and informal leaders at all levels of an organization), let’s explore a few essentials…
How to Actually Shock Customers – Give Them Authentic Attention (Infographic)
In this week’s blog, I discussed ways to ensure attentive care of those you serve. For more information on the topic, please refer to the blog. Otherwise, this infographic visually summarizes the blog’s content. To learn more about our team, please visit josephmichelli.com. To speak to me about your CX journey, please go to josephmichelli.com/contact.
Pause, Reflect and Learn – How Looking Back Actually Helps You Surge Forward (Infographic)
In this week’s blog, I discussed how to drive learning agility in your organization. For more information on the topic, please refer to the blog. Otherwise, this infographic visually summarizes the blog’s content. To learn more about our team, please visit josephmichelli.com. To speak to me about your CX journey, please go to josephmichelli.com/contact.
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