Skip to content
CSM – Customer Service Manager Magazine
Customer Connect 2026
CSM – Customer Service Manager Magazine
  • Home
  • Articles
  • News
  • Topics
  • Jobs
  • Events
  • Forum
  • Directory
  • Subscribe
  • About CSM
  • Contact
  • Home
  • Articles
  • News
  • Topics
  • Jobs
  • Events
  • Forum
  • Directory
  • Subscribe
  • About CSM
  • Contact

15 Ways to Deal with Angry Customers Face-to-face

December 8, 2025May 5, 2015 by Ian Miller
Unhappy customer

Some essential tips to help you deal with angry customers face-to-face.

8 Steps to Creating a Superior Customer Service Plan

December 8, 2025May 5, 2015 by John Tschohl
Strategic Plan

To ensure customer service becomes a driving force in your organization, you also should develop a plan. Here are 8 steps to help you get started.

How to Earn and Re-Earn Your Customers’ Loyalty

December 8, 2025May 5, 2015 by Dr. Bryan K. Williams

Bryan shares his experiences flying with two airlines and how they both missed golden opportunities to earn his loyalty.

5 Tips for Creating a Disney-like Customer Experience

December 8, 2025May 5, 2015 by Gary Edwards
Disney service culture

By centering company culture on the idea that customers come first, brands like Disney provide unmatched customer experiences.

When Things Go Wrong: How to Rescue the Customer Experience

December 8, 2025May 5, 2015 by Brendan Dykes
Customer with a sad face

Rescuing the customer experience doesn’t demand a great deal of heavy-lifting; it just requires strategic integration.

Ten Ways to Create the “Apple Loyalty Effect” for Your Customers

December 8, 2025May 5, 2015 by Robert Moment
Customers in an Apple store

One of the major goals of Apple Inc. is to nurture and increase customer loyalty. Learn how to apply the “Apple Loyalty Effect” by employing these effective strategies.

How to: Listen, Understand and Leverage Customer Voices

December 8, 2025May 5, 2015 by Ron Ackerman

Psssst… “the Boss is Hearing Voices”. What shall we do? Learn more about Predictive Business Analytics in this article by Ron Ackerman.

Six Key Ingredients of Great Customer Service

December 8, 2025May 5, 2015 by Errol Allen
Customer Service Cook Book

The essential characteristics of service excellence unveiled.

The Great Digital Divide – Why Customers Won’t Come

December 8, 2025May 5, 2015 by Gary Garris
Digital experience

Understanding customer behavior has to come before technology if you want to have successful outcomes.

How to Give the Best Service: Just Be Nice!

December 8, 2025May 5, 2015 by Shep Hyken
Kind customer service rep

In business, being nice is part of delivering customer service – it’s an essential part of any customer service strategy.

Four Common Customer Service Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

December 8, 2025May 5, 2015 by Ian Miller
customer service mistakes

Even when things go well with your customers things can change if mistakes are made. Here’s how to avoid making them.

Three Words You Should Never Hear in Customer Service

December 8, 2025May 5, 2015 by Errol Allen
bad words speach bubble

Errol shares his thoughts on new hires and the three words that should be avoided at all cost.

Six Ways to Improve Customer Loyalty

December 8, 2025May 5, 2015 by CSM Contributor

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.

7 Tips for Delivering Customer Service Excellence

December 8, 2025May 5, 2015 by Ian Miller
Customer Service Team

Can your company or organization really deliver excellence to your customers? Now, more than ever is the time to try.

What Is Customer Service?

December 8, 2025May 5, 2015 by Errol Allen
Errol Allen

Errol Allen gives us his definition of customer service and explains how to create great customer experiences.

10 Ways to Make Customer Service Your Differentiator

December 8, 2025May 5, 2015 by Adam Joseph
Customer Service Agents on a call

In these highly competitive times, one way of standing out from the crowd is to provide unforgettable service. Adam Joseph reveals some key ways to differentiate your customer service.

Earning a Return on Your Customer Relationship Fund

December 8, 2025May 5, 2015 by George F. Brown
Fund manager at work

A revealing case study that delivers quite a troubling message from a major customer.

5 Ways to Become a Great Customer Service Manager

December 8, 2025May 5, 2015 by Ian Miller
Customer Service Manager

Ian Miller shares some tips on how to excel at customer service management.

Is Customer Service the New Marketing?

December 8, 2025May 5, 2015 by Shep Hyken
Ace Hardware

The line between customer service and marketing is becoming blurred, as some companies are counting customer service in their marketing budget.

Older posts
Newer posts
← Previous Page1 … Page148 Page149 Page150 … Page179 Next →
Customer Connect Expo 2026
CSM Newsletter

Search

Latest Articles

  • Complaints About Automated Nuisance Calls Nearly Triple – Why a Human Answer Matters
  • How to Make Automated Customer Experience More Human
  • Social Media Standards for Customer Service Managers
  • Saying “I’m Sorry” Isn’t Enough: The Real Secret to Keeping Customers
  • First Call Resolution for Voice Agents: When a Resolved Call Leads to Another Call

Latest News

  • Upstream Works Launches Totalix Contact Center Platform
  • 75% of B2B Leaders Trust Human Guidance Over AI
  • Robert Downey Jr. Joins SPECS as Honorary Chief Customer Experience Officer
  • Microsoft Brings AI Agents and Analytics to Existing Contact Centers
  • Study Reveals How Customer Service Shapes AI Retail Recommendations

Knowledge Base

  • Jawnys Now Available on DoorDash, UberEats and GrubHub
  • How To Turn Your Side Hustle Into a Real Business During National Entrepreneurship Month
  • How to Treat Nervous Dental Patients
  • Are These SMS About Mis-Sold Car Finance Legit?
  • Why European Countries Take Different Approaches to Loot Box Regulation

Manager's Toolbox

  • What Is Atkinson’s Theory of Customer Satisfaction?
  • What is Kotler’s Theory of Customer Satisfaction?
  • What Is the Abilene Paradox? A Simple Guide for Service Teams
  • What are the 7 Rs of Logistics?
  • What are the Five Stages of Team Development and Performance?

Categories

  • Articles
  • News
  • Manager's Toolbox
  • Knowledge Base

Info

  • Privacy
  • Contact us
  • Advertise
  • Disclaimer
© Customer Service Manager (CSM) 2005-2026
  • Home
  • Articles
  • News
  • Topics
  • Jobs
  • Events
  • Forum
  • Directory
  • Subscribe
  • About CSM
  • Contact