Category Archives: culture

Another Customer Service Opportunity Gone Awry

Would a customer service experience like the one described in this blog make you think twice about booking a vacation at this well known resort? Continue reading

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The Evolution of the Self-Help Industry

Have you ever noticed that short, simple sayings are often the most powerful and memorable? I remember my Grandmother used to say, “You can if you think you can.” I’m unsure if she realized how insightful this was when she … Continue reading

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Customer Service Woes at Walmart

Have you ever been in a situation where process gets in the way of customer service? This article is written for those who provide service and those who have experienced something similar. Continue reading

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How The World Became a Ball of Confusion

We are a confused nation. We are on information overload, and we are not sure what is fact and what is fiction. What can we do about it? Continue reading

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CULTURE RULES

The truth is culture happens regardless. Continue reading

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Grocery Store Dilemma

In my experience, customer service is virtually nonexistent in most grocery store chains. Am I the only one who finds this unacceptable? Continue reading

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There’s More to a Smile Than We Think

Stop your search for the fountain of youth. Just smile more… Continue reading

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Impressed at CVS

Memorable Customer Service Continue reading

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A Memorable Experience at the Tax Office

Can you say oxymoron? Sure, I knew you could. I’ve had plenty of memorable experiences with government-run entities — 100% of which were negative. Let’s face it there’s little joy in these necessary workplaces. The “customers” who visit are more … Continue reading

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A MEMO TO THE YANKEES BRASS

  MEMORANDUM To: Hal Steinbrenner From: Me cc: Brian Cashman Re: Signing Manny Machado Don’t do it! I want to preface all of this by saying Manny Machado is tremendously talented.  Here’s is why signing Machado or Bryce Harper (or … Continue reading

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