Customer Service week begins Monday, October 1st. It’s a chance to celebrate those who serve and their impact on the Guest experience. This is particularly relevant in our experience economy. How organizations treat their teams directly impacts how they will...
Everybody likes surprises, right? Well I certainly do, and I want to share with you how a thoughtful gesture on my birthday made all the difference. Mostly, Guests are hoping that interactions will be quick, effortless, and meet their basic needs. It is, however,...
One of the reasons I love thanksgiving (and the holidays in general) so much is it is all about connection. It is about reconnecting with folks you’ve lost touch with. It’s about taking the time to consider what matters most. It’s also a time to take...
Sometimes its not how you start, its how you finish. We have all visited the restaurant or bar that is in its last hour of service, but it seems they have already mostly closed for the night. This is frustrating to Guests who come in during those times because their...
Guests will get frustrated. They will complain at some point about lackluster service or products. They will end up speaking to you or your team about why they are upset and what they want to make up for it. And sometimes they are even right. The one thing...
