Posts by Laurie Guest
Quick Six of Customer Service
Thanks for stopping by! I’ve been speaking to teams, companies and leaders for decades, and time and again, these are the most requested — and most helpful! — resources I share with anyone looking to improve their customer service game. I call it my Quick Six of Customer Service, and I think you’ll find at…
Read More12 Steps to Dealing With Angry Customers
Nobody wants them, yet we all have them—angry customers. It doesn’t matter what position you hold in the office, knowing how to handle the dissatisfied consumer is crucial. Want this resource as a PDF? Get it here. I’ve included a training video on this topic at the bottom of the post; but first, let’s take…
Read MoreWhat do customer service and an Olympic medalist have in common?
My wonderful client this week invited me to Lake Placid, NY for a celebration of a great healthcare team. I’ll share about that experience in a future post. First, this very cool experience: When I pulled into town late on Tuesday night, I got my first glimpse of an Olympic ski jump. It gave me…
Read MoreCelebrating 20 Years in Business
Where did the time go? I blinked, and it’s been twenty years since I started my business as a professional speaker. On December 8th, I marked two decades of criss-crossing the country to speak to associations, businesses, organizations and more about customer service and team-building. It’s been an amazing way to make a living, and…
Read MoreWrapped in Stillness: Song from Eric Dodge
Yesterday I offered a free chapter from my book Wrapped in Stillness: A Personal Retreat Guide. Imagine my delight when friend and country singer Eric Dodge wrote a heartfelt and meaningful song to accompany the book. Take slow deep breaths, maybe close your eyes and relax while you listen. Listen to and download the song for…
Read MoreWrapped In Stillness: Access a Preview Chapter
Today, I’m sharing one of my favorite chapters in my book Wrapped in Stillness: A Personal Retreat Guide about finding closure and the progress that comes with it. I share a personal story about the family farm where I grew up and offer a few thoughtful questions for you to consider in your own life.…
Read MoreHardier Than Brick
The windows of the old brick building stare blankly as the demolition crew does their work. The growls of diesel engines, the beeping of trucks in reverse, the shattering of glass, and the crashing of collapsing concrete and brick echo across the lot. That one there—on the second floor, southwest corner — right where they…
Read MoreWhat? You Just Secret Shopped Us?
What? You just secret shoppped us? That was the response I received from the sales associate at The Crystal Bride dress store in Geneva, IL. Her reaction when she discovered I had completed an undercover customer service audit was a mixture of puzzlement, interest, and maybe a hint of concern. For over fifteen years, my…
Read MoreWhat Does Customer Service Have in Common with a Car Wash?
One day, ensconced in my car on the conveyor belt of an automatic car wash, I noticed the sun play a trick through my windshield. The light refracted exactly right to create an amazing collage of blues, purples, and greens that mixed with the white, soapy bubbles. The image was worthy of a frame. Moments…
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