ShepHyken

JUNE 1, 2022

In medical terms, the Mayo Clinic says a narcissistic personality disorder is a mental condition in which people have an inflated sense of their own importance, a deep need for excessive attention and admiration, and a lack of empathy for others. Feedback is a gift. The answers to these questions are why you want feedback.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 12, 2024

Last week, I wrote an article that compared the different concert experiences I had with two rock legends, Bob Dylan and Ringo Starr. The title of the article summed up the point I was trying to make: Do You Give Your Customers an Experience – Or Just a Transaction ? It could be military equipment or comic books. Consistency counts!

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 23, 2019

A few people went to his website and read his promise to his patients that he appropriately calls “My Personal Promise to You.” The feedback and comments about this promise were excellent, so I thought it was worth sharing with everyone. By the way, at the end of this article, I’ve shared a very important call-to-action for you.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 30, 2019

It may be one of the best feedback questions I’ve ever heard. Here it is: “The next time you call us, would you want the same person to take care of you? Let’s start with the one that prompted me to write this article: the next time you call us, would you want the same person to take care of you? It’s that simple.

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ShepHyken

MAY 6, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. Team Support) Feedback matters in the customer-centric era of business we work in. Here are my top five picks from last week.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 17, 2016

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. The Differences Between Feedback From Paying Customers vs. Free Users by Elias Torres. My Comment: Great article about ramping up your customer experience.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. can give you numbers but the verbatim answers that come with qualitative feedback questions (open-ended questions) can give you some incredible insights.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 14, 2025

One of our Shepard Letter subscribers recently asked, How come you didnt do an article on customer service or experience New Years resolutions? There are plenty of articles that have been published about how New Years resolutions are easily broken and, ultimately, useless. Great question, and heres my answer: Ask and ye shall receive!

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 11, 2019

This week we feature an article by Agi Marx who shares 3 ways to close the customer feedback loop to prevent churn and increase revenue. – Shep Hyken. What is the customer feedback loop? Customer feedback loop is the practice of responding to customers meaningfully when they leave feedback.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 10, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. My Comment: I’ve been paying attention to how good companies are getting feedback (in the form of customer surveys).

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 28, 2025

I recently wrote an article in my weekly Forbes.com column titled The Five Business Myths You Cant Believe. It met with plenty of positive feedback, so Im going to share those five myths with you, plus five more. Ive written full articles about some of these topics in the past. That means an individualized experience.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 26, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. My Comment: We start this week’s Top Five roundup with an article filled with stats – 37 of them! There’s a big difference.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 15, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. . In this article he covers different personalities, and why (or why not) they will talk about their experiences with you and your organization.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. My Comment: The title of this article caught my attention. My Comment: Feedback is crucial to the growth of your team members.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. At first, I thought this article was written for consumers. Then read this article. Here are my top five picks from last week.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. While the article does focus on Customer Experience strategies for retail, many are also applicable to B2B – or any type of organization.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 30, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. My Comment: Customer experience is a driver of customer loyalty, and that’s exactly how this article starts. My Comment: I love this topic.

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ShepHyken

JULY 7, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comments about each article and would like to hear what you think too. But I’ll let you discover that one when you read the article. Here are my top five picks from last week.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comments about each article and would like to hear what you think too. Actually, it’s more than an article, it’s an entire magazine devoted to CX. Enjoy almost 56 pages of articles, opinions, and interviews.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 16, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. Here’s a good list that predicts personalization will continue to drive customer loyalty. Here are my top five picks from last week.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. In this article, you will find the best customer service kudos of 2019 (so far!) My Comment: This is as much of an idea as it is an article.

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ShepHyken

MAY 31, 2019

This week we feature an article by Abdul Babar who explains why your customer experience strategy must be a priority for any customer-facing organization. Use customer feedback constructively. Listen to the feedback that your customers give you online and use it to influence your next move. Give your brand a strong personality.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 20, 2021

This week we feature an article by Ray?Blakney, There are many ways to do this — you can send them a personalized email thanking them for their business, or better yet, send a handwritten thank-you letter. Whether they give good or bad feedback, listen to your customers and let them know you listen. Build a Referral Program.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Behind every subscription is a person.? . Make Note of Feedback. Whenever you receive feedback from a customer (good or bad — but especially when it’s bad), make note of it. . Whenever you receive feedback from a customer (good or bad — but especially when it’s bad), make note of it. . Lead with Empathy.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 3, 2021

This week we feature an article by Dan Martin, Chief Executive Officer of Xpress Global Systems , an organization focused on innovation, efficiency, and scalability of shipping and distribution of flooring products. This is often a tough act to balance: rapidly scaling up business while still providing personalized customer service.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 15, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. CMSWire) Listening doesn’t just matter in your personal relationships — it’s vital to your professional ones, too. We Listen to Our Customers.

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CSM Magazine

APRIL 10, 2025

Personalized self-service has quickly become a necessity for businesses in an era where convenience and efficiency are non-negotiable for customers. But how can businesses, particularly retailers, deliver seamless, personalized self-service across various channels without compromising user satisfaction? Heres how to get it right.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 31, 2023

This week, we feature an article by Sage , an international company that helps organizations of all sizes with accounting, payroll, and payment solutions. Positive word-of-mouth and referrals Smooth, personalized customer journeys result in great customer experiences. No more missed opportunities for a sale!

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 27, 2021

This week we feature an article by Jafar Sadhik, a digital marketer in the fields of SaaS tools, data management, and finance management. An experience leads to the development of perception in a person. They look for recommendations from a 3 rd party or another person. Creating personal relationships to build trust .

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ShepHyken

APRIL 8, 2020

I could have titled this article “Box of Donuts Research,” but you would have no idea what that means. There are plenty of ways to get feedback. You can get objective and subjective feedback. I could go on and on about the different ways to measure your customer’s feedback. I’ll explain in a moment.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. This article will look at the ways brands focus on these four elements to enhance customer loyalty. Personalize the experience. Build trust.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 21, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. And even though the article is focused on retail, this concept can work in almost any industry. Here are my top five picks from last week.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 17, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. You need to read this article now! The post 5 Top Customer Service Articles of the Week 1-17-2022 appeared first on Shep Hyken.

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ShepHyken

JULY 5, 2019

This week we feature an article by Alexandra Mederrick who writes about why effectively communicating online with your customers is a key to success for any business. According to Epsilon , 80% of consumers are more likely to do business with a company that offers personalized experiences. Do you speak Internet? It’s to head to Google.

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ShepHyken

JULY 15, 2022

This week we feature an article by Michael Becker, founder of Abundance Accelerators , a growth agency for coaches. Step 3: Due to your generosity, personalized advisory, and ability to identify and solve their problems for free up-front, they decide to sign up with you five days later. No problem.

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Beyond Philosophy

JUNE 12, 2017

But as this article explains, complaining can become a nasty habit that makes our lives seem worse than they really are. On a personal level, complaining too much is bad because it reinforces negative thoughts and makes people dread being around you. Has complaining affected your business and personal life?

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ShepHyken

APRIL 19, 2019

This week we feature an article by Georgina Nelson who explains her approach to collecting customer feedback that will help you provide a better customer experience. One of the biggest misconceptions about collecting customer feedback is the idea that asking more questions provides more of the insights you’re looking for.

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