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May 2, 2019

For the Love of Mike (and all the others you serve) – Close the Loop! {Infographic}

The phrase “for the love of Mike” has a colorful Irish backstory wherein exasperation and frustration were redirected from God to Mick (or Mike). I am exasperated with a particular human experience shortcoming that I see demonstrated over and over…

The phrase “for the love of Mike” has a colorful Irish backstory wherein exasperation and frustration were redirected from God to Mick (or Mike). I am exasperated with a particular human experience shortcoming that I see demonstrated over and over again. Since I don’t think God is to blame, I thought I should invoke the Irish variation. This particular human experience “pet peeve” involves failing to close the communication loop. Allow me to set the context for what I see as a rampant service breakdown by talking briefly about closed-loop communication.

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Joseph Michelli, Ph.D., is a Certified Speaking Professional and #1 New York Times bestselling author whose books are drawn from his work inside Starbucks, The Ritz-Carlton, Mercedes-Benz, Airbnb, and Zappos. His new book, Get Me a Person, releases December 8. Signed, personalized copies available now. He helps leadership teams design human-centered, technology-aided experiences that build loyalty and referrals. Start a conversation about your team.

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