GOSSIP: A Short True Story + Good Follow Up

GOSSIP: A Short True Story + Good Follow Up

By Nancy Friedman, Founder, Chairman, Telephone Doctor Customer Service Training, Keynote Customer Service Speaker Why it’s important to be a double checker. A while back I was sitting in my office & there was a knock on my door. It was one of our fairly new...
Let’s Not Let Our Customer Service Go to Hell in a Hand Basket

Let’s Not Let Our Customer Service Go to Hell in a Hand Basket

By Nancy Friedman, Founder, Chairman, Telephone Doctor Customer Service Training, Keynote Customer Service Speaker PRESS ANNOUNCEMENT: Fortunately, our www.serviceskills.com training platform is used all over the world and 100% safe and in compliance with all social...
“CAN I PICK YOUR BRAIN?”​ UMMM, Maybe Not.

“CAN I PICK YOUR BRAIN?”​ UMMM, Maybe Not.

By Nancy Friedman, Founder, Chairman, Telephone Doctor Customer Service Training, Keynote Customer Service Speaker “Can I pick your brain?” This phrase seems to bother people. I can understand why. When you need help with a thought, idea, or problem,...
5 Points to  Answering Your Phone the Most Effective Way

5 Points to Answering Your Phone the Most Effective Way

By Nancy Friedman, Customer Service Expert; Founder & Chairman, Telephone Doctor Customer Service Training Every day we’re all reminded of how phones are answered. Such a simple thing. And yet, it’s not often given its due respect. I know because of the mystery...
Random Scattered Thoughts

Random Scattered Thoughts

By Nancy Friedman, Keynote Customer Service Speaker, Founder, Chairman, Telephone Doctor Customer Service Training Seems as though most people have them. Stuff that goes through our minds; may mean a lot; may mean nothing. I wrote a few of mine down. Would enjoy...
How to “Be Kind”

How to “Be Kind”

By Nancy Friedman Founder, Chairman, Telephone Doctor Customer Service Training. Keynote Customer Service Speaker I’m not Pollyanna, but I don’t believe many folks get out of bed in the morning and say, “Hey I’m gonna be real mean today.” Nor do I really think they...