Thinking Ahead.
Customer experience, loyalty, and the AI era.
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- Jul 26, 2023
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,…
- Jul 20, 2023
How to Emotionally Engage Your Customers Through Storytelling (Infographic)
In this week’s blog, I discussed about delivering engaging brand stories. 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…
- Jul 19, 2023
How to Emotionally Engage Your Customers Through Storytelling
Years ago, the late Tony Hsieh (then CEO of Zappos) invited me to present at a Zappos All Hands meeting as part of my book launch for: As always, I welcomed the opportunity to work with Tony and present to Zapponians (Zappos team members). Their…
- Jul 13, 2023
Beyond Good Intentions - Keys to Executing for Customers (Infographic)
In this week’s blog, I discussed about executing consistent service excellence. 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…
- Jul 12, 2023
Beyond Good Intentions - Keys to Executing for Customers
Most people want to serve customers well. However, service intentions often break down as customers seek to get their needs met. Here's an example that a reader shared with me regarding a breakdown During a service request to get a propane gas tank…
- Jun 29, 2023
Unearthing Timeless Customer Experience Wisdom - Lessons from P.T. Barnum (Infographic)
In this week’s blog, I discussed about leveraging caring artistry. 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…
- Jun 28, 2023
Unearthing Timeless Customer Experience Wisdom - Lessons from P.T. Barnum
My friend Scott Mckain wrote a powerful customer experience book titled, All Business is Show Business , which prompted me to wonder: To answer that question, I picked up P.T. Barnum's book “ The Art of Money Getting: Golden Rules for Making Money…
- Jun 22, 2023
Cornerstones of Effective Customer Service: Emotional Intelligence and Conflict Management (Infographic)
In this week’s blog, I discussed about de-escalating conflict and driving emotional intelligence. For more information on the topic, please refer to the blog. Otherwise, this infographic visually summarizes the blog’s content. To learn more about…
- Jun 21, 2023
Cornerstones of Effective Customer Service: Emotional Intelligence and Conflict Management
Welcome to the modern world of customer service, where confrontations increasingly resemble boxing matches! You can picture a loud, brash, and entitled customer in the red corner and a poorly selected, ill-trained staff member in the blue corner.…
- Jun 15, 2023
Branded Customer Experience: How to Stretch Your Business Without Losing Consumer Trust (Infographic)
In this week’s blog, I discussed about executing well-received brand extensions. 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…
- Jun 14, 2023
Branded Customer Experience: How to Stretch Your Business Without Losing Consumer Trust
Let's assume you are trying to expand your product line or improve your service delivery model. How much change should you attempt? As context for that question, here's an excerpt from my book, The Zappos Experience Brand positioning experts will…
- Jun 8, 2023
Why All Business is Personal: Keys to Humanizing Business Success (Infographic)
In this week’s blog, I discussed about humanizing the experiences you deliver. 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…
- Jun 7, 2023
Why All Business is Personal: Keys to Humanizing Business Success
A recurring theme throughout my career as an author, public speaker, and business consultant has been, Amidst the rush for revenue generation and product development, companies sometimes overlook the importance of fostering deep personal…
- Jun 1, 2023
Boost Business Success: Measuring & Rewarding Customer Engagement is a Game Changer (Infographic)
In this week’s blog, I discussed about the What," "How," and "Why of Customer Engagement. 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,…
- May 31, 2023
Boost Business Success: Measuring & Rewarding Customer Engagement is a Game Changer
In today's competitive and global business environment, customer experience is the great differentiator. Unfortunately, while many businesses claim to put customers first, few create raving fans. Let's explore the role customer engagement (as…
- May 25, 2023
Unforgettable Experiences: Poignant Lessons on Authentic Care (Infographic)
In this week’s blog, I discussed about designing and delivery differentiated customer experiences. For more information on the topic, please refer to the blog. Otherwise, this infographic visually summarizes the blog’s content. To learn more about…
- May 24, 2023
Unforgettable Experiences: Poignant Lessons on Authentic Care
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company has long been synonymous with outstanding customer service and unforgettable experiences. Here's a touching example of a memorable experience from my book. Laura Gutierrez, a Ritz-Carlton HR Director, learned about…
- May 18, 2023
How to Gain Competitive Advantage through Brazen Customer Experience: 4 Tips from Starbucks (Infographic)
In this week’s blog, I discussed about designing and delivery differentiated customer experiences. For more information on the topic, please refer to the blog. Otherwise, this infographic visually summarizes the blog’s content. To learn more about…
- May 17, 2023
How to Gain Competitive Advantage through Brazen Customer Experience: 4 Tips from Starbucks
You are likely in an industry where competition is fierce and customer retention is critical. Since globalization has led to products and services that are increasingly similar, a well-crafted and consistently executed customer experience is a…
- May 11, 2023
Service Recovery: How to Apologize and Build Strong Customer Relationships (Infographic)
In this week’s blog, I discussed about ways to differentiate your business through service recovery. For more information on the topic, please refer to the blog. Otherwise, this infographic visually summarizes the blog’s content. To learn more about…
Joseph Michelli
Bestselling author of twelve books on Starbucks, Ritz-Carlton, Mercedes-Benz, Zappos, Airbnb, UCLA Health, and One Medical. Top 5 Global CX Thought Leader for ten consecutive years.
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