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25 Leadership Maxims
Here are 25 maxims that can enrich your leadership awareness and effectiveness.
10 Tips on Learning to Lead
Leadership is an apprentice trade. In most apprentice trades, you learn about 20 percent in the classroom and from books.
The Six Rules of Effective Communication
The following six rules will help you communicate more effectively, reduce conflict in your organization, and become a better leader.
Dealing With Angry People – How to Lasso Horns and Rattles
Nine suggestions for dealing with people who get all “horns and rattles” on you.
To Mirror or Not to Mirror?
Forget conventional mirroring techniques. Tessa Stowe proposes an alternative to mirroring that is more authentic and effective. There are a number of courses available that teach you how to mirror body language in others and how to understand and mirror people’s styles. They suggest that if the person you’re talking with crosses their arms, you … Read more
Why Is It That What Gets Measured, Gets Done?
I recently reviewed my strategy for my business, and naturally reviewed my performance measures as well. Here is what I learnt.
Customer Service Week: Themes and Activities to Make Your Celebration Rock!
It’s Customer Service Week in October—and if you’re all out of ideas, do not despair, here are some awesome themes and activities.
US and UK Customer Service: Differences Revealed
A new study highlights the contrasting responses of consumers in the US and UK.
Six Ways to Improve Customer Loyalty
Statistics show that, on average, U.S. companies lose half of their customers every five years. Here are a few ways to keep your customers loyal.
How to Instantly Upgrade Your CRM Software
Your CRM system does a lot for your business, but you can help make it do more with a few simple upgrades. Learn how in this article.
Why You Should Measure the Impact of Customer Service
Measuring customer service performance from a customer’s point of view is vital. Learn more in this article.
Top 10 Customer Service Technology Trends
Sabio’s ‘Top 10 key technology trends’ is based on in-depth engagements with some of the world’s leading customer service organizations.
Employee Power for Improved Customer Engagement
Employees are in a unique position to boost customer engagement, for several reasons. Read on to learn more.
How to Use Feedback to Fuel Customer Retention
Learn about the next generation of customer feedback.
Adopt a People-Centric Approach to Improve Customer Satisfaction
Adopting a people-Centric Approach can help improve customer satisfaction and profitability.
Social CRM – Strategies that Engage Customers Using Social Media
Learn how to use Social CRM to reach out and connect with your customers.
Changing the View on Customer Engagement and Employee Retention
It is necessary in this economic climate to develop stronger relationships that create a long-term backbone for the company.
Not Your Father’s (or Mother’s) Customer Service
Making customer service a vital focus in your organization can transform a forgotten department or role into a competitive advantage.