How To Lose Friends and Alienate Customers

How To Lose Friends and Alienate Customers

Growing up in our small family there were certain words and phrases that were not allowed. We simply were never allowed to say them. Ever. And I brought them along to my family, to my kids. They’re not used in our family. Yet I hear them said by others – strangers and...
GOING VIRTUAL? COUNT NANCY IN!

GOING VIRTUAL? COUNT NANCY IN!

It’s time to give back – Over the years I’ve been blessed with speaking at conferences and webinars at corporate and association meetings from New York to California, Texas to Minnesota, Canada, UK, Australia, and more. How do we give back? To show...
What is the # 1 TRAIT WANTED IN AN EMPLOYEE BY AN EMPLOYER?

What is the # 1 TRAIT WANTED IN AN EMPLOYEE BY AN EMPLOYER?

One of the Golden Nuggets Customer Service tips, at our presentations is just that question.  “What’s the #1 Trait in employer wants in an Employee?”  And the audience answers are these and more… Honesty Friendliness Humor Attitude Be on time The...
Why the word ‘CHANGE’ is so SCARY – And a suggested CHANGE to that.

Why the word ‘CHANGE’ is so SCARY – And a suggested CHANGE to that.

By Nancy Friedman, Customer Service Keynote Speaker; President, Telephone Doctor Customer Service Training DEFINITION: CHANGE; to make different Why is this word so scary to people? The word change is a scary word to some employees. It’s about as welcome as getting an...

5 Frustrating Voice Mail/Cell Phone Phrases

By Nancy Friedman, Telephone Doctor® Voice mail (business or cell) remains a large frustration in this busy business world. And it’s not just voice mail. The automated attendant is also on the list. In an effort to help reduce voice mail frustration, here are the five...

6 Cardinal Rules of Customer Service

By Nancy Friedman Telephone Doctor  There are a lot of ‘rules’ in customer service, but few more important than the six we’ve listed here. Each makes a valid statement and will increase the satisfaction of your clients.  Cardinal Rule #1 – Personal...