Customer Communication, From the Inside Out

This is where I share what’s on my heart and mind, the lessons I’ve learned from years of working with customer service professionals and leaders across industries.

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Our Words Matter — Empathy

A favorite song of mine is the very familiar, “What the World Needs Now Is Love,” written by Burt Bacharach. 

What the world needs now is love, sweet love, not just for some, but for everyone.

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Our Words Matter — Introduction

The word for today is “Introduction.” Introductions are important for relationships and for results. Let’s say I told you I’m going to share messages about the importance of our words but didn’t introduce myself.

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What to Never Ever Say to a Customer

During my two decades of reviewing thousands of calls, I’ve heard many reasons from Customer Service Professionals (CSPs) about why a customer interaction didn’t go well

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Expressing Empathy in Customer Service

Invariably, CSPs hear stories from customers where an expression of empathy is the appropriate response. The opportunity to express empathy often comes at the start of the call, and can be challenging.

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