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The Power of Encouragement: A Legacy Worth Embracing

This past week, I had the privilege of being one of three friends asked to speak at a book launch and celebration honoring the life of my friend Joe Bonsall, a 50-year member of the legendary Oak Ridge Boys. Joe’s remarkable legacy was not just in his music, though...

Creating Distinction: The Unconventional Path to Rapid Business Transformation

When I reflect on my many clients who have followed the distinction prescription that I propose — either because they are subscribing to my insight, they’ve found their own pathway there, or a combination — I marvel at the transformation that has been the result. Just...

Leadership in the Age of Digital Transformation: 5 Steps to Lead with Distinction Today

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, digital transformation is no longer a buzzword—it’s a reality. As organizations embrace new technologies to streamline operations, improve customer experiences, and stay competitive, leaders must adapt their approaches...
Why the Customer Experience is Often Awful

Why the Customer Experience is Often Awful

Introduction Look, I realize that I’m prejudiced. However, I genuinely believe that in today’s world, the customer experience is everything. Customers, whether B2B or B2C, expect to be treated with respect, courtesy, and efficiency when interacting with your...

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Emotional Design and the Ultimate Customer Experience ®

Emotional Design and the Ultimate Customer Experience ®

In my first business book, “ALL Business is Show Business,” I wrote about the importance of emotion in creating and delivering the Ultimate Customer Experience.® Emotions are powerful drivers of behavior--and they have been since the beginning of time. It seems that...

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Don’t Make It Right for Customers

Don’t Make It Right for Customers

Southwest Airlines halted all their operations this past Tuesday morning, citing “intermittent technology issues.” By 1 PM/Eastern, 43% of the airline’s schedule was delayed. The airline released a statement saying that an issue with a "vendor-supplied" firewall (I’d...

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