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What it Means to Respect Someone’s Time – 10/22/19

October 22nd, 2019 (No Comments)

Whether it is with a client when I realize that the meeting might go long, or possibly it’s in a workshop where I’m trying to end one conversation so we can move on to the next topic, there is a phrase I’ve used many times, and I mean it sincerely: I want to be respectful […]

Be the Director of First Impressions – 10/15/19

October 15th, 2019 (No Comments)

Whether it’s in a hotel or in a coffee shop or a bank branch, first impressions mean a lot. First impressions mean “this is who we are” and “this is what you should expect.” First impressions mean “this is our definition of excellence” and “this is how much we care about you.” An office leasing […]

People will Pay for Customer Service – 10/8/19

October 8th, 2019 (No Comments)

Sometimes all you need to read is the first paragraph in an article. Here’s the title from Business Insider: Amazon charges sellers as much as $5,000 a month for customer service if they want a guarantee that they’ll be able to talk to a real person. The first paragraph reads: Amazon charges third parties who […]