Shut Up and Listen!

Shut Up and Listen!

The number one complaint customers express about any call center representative is reps don’t listen. When asked what reps should do differently, responders say “Shut up and listen!” Listening is a critical skill for anyone in the service industry. Yet, most people...
How to Avoid Voicemail Hell!

How to Avoid Voicemail Hell!

Most of us are forced to leave voicemail messages constantly. In today’s business world, it is almost a rarity to speak to a live person. When we go to the trouble of leaving a voice message, our expectation is that we will receive a “call back.” The vexing part is...
Getting from Ordinary to Extraordinary – The When, Where, How and Why to Improving the Way You Communicate!

Getting from Ordinary to Extraordinary – The When, Where, How and Why to Improving the Way You Communicate!

People who are extraordinary communicators don’t start out that way. They work at getting better. They take communicating effectively seriously. They practice. They learn the When, Where, How and Why to improving the way they communicate. When: People who are fabulous...
Shut up and Listen!

Shut up and Listen!

The number one complaint customers express about any call center representative is reps don’t listen. When asked what reps should do differently, responders say “Shut up and listen!” Listening is a critical skill for anyone in the service industry.  Yet, most people...
The Grave Digger’s Shift – What to Consider When Presenting Later in the Day!

The Grave Digger’s Shift – What to Consider When Presenting Later in the Day!

Is your presentation scheduled for 3 p.m or even later? If so, you’re in the Grave Digger’s Shift. In fact, any time you speak in the afternoon, you run the risk of digging your own grave unless you are interesting and engaging. People are tired and typically have a...
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