Listening is a crucial part of persuasion, influence, and good leadership in general. It’s also a basic building block of healthy personal relationships. But there are different levels of listening — from simply hearing words being said all the way to deep listening. So what’s the difference in listening and deep listening? Some refer to…
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Tips for Outstanding Customer Service
Customer service never ends. From the first inquiry, to finalizing the sale, to the end of the warranty and beyond, there are many times during the customer lifecycle when he or she will be interacting with a representative from your business, and it’s important that each experience is a positive one. Sometimes this will be…
2019’s Most In-Demand Skills
According to LinkedIn data, there are over 50,000 professional skills in the world! This number can be overwhelming to anyone looking to spruce up their resume – it’s difficult to know where to begin learning. Luckily, LinkedIn has used their substantial user base to determine exactly which skills are most in demand this year. By…
Mix-Up in Mexico City—Three Keys to Stellar Customer Service
My recent trip to Mexico City was ripe with the universal application of many Dale Carnegie Human Relations principles. I reserved a Teotihuacán Pyramids tour and was told I’d return to my hotel by 5 pm in time to freshen up and meet friends to celebrate my last night in town. Once aboard the shuttle, Luis,…