Department stores invoke memories of a simpler time. I think back to the history of some of the most storied American brands such as JC Penney, Nordstrom, and Macys. These are iconic brands – a part of our social fabric and the precursor to the modern...
This week is like Christmas for those who serve Guests and lead teams. Why? Because it’s Customer Service Week! In 1992, President George H. Bush signed a proclamation establishing National Customer Service Week. Every year, in the first full week of...
I was traveling to Texas last month to spread the Customer service love – which meant a flight out of my second favorite airport – Detroit Metro. As a regular business traveler, I find it a great place to fly from, and in my opinion is only...
The Olympics have always meant a lot to me personally. I remember growing up with 4 television channels and every 2 years the games came along and changed the fabric of entertainment. They were a testament to national unity and the previous night’s...
John Adams can teach us much about Leadership. And on July 4th, what better time to talk about John Adams? Why John Adams, you ask? Well stay tuned over the next few paragraphs to learn why John Adams can teach us several dos and don’ts about the nature of leadership...
