Be Memorable

The plane has risen smoothly into the air, and I am firing up “April” my laptop, to get to work on my flight to … [Read more...]

Do you treat your customers like Pretty Woman or Gone Baby Gone?

I recently had two very different experiences with people who had definite, opposing views on treating or retaining a customer.  Both have … [Read more...]

Using university students for phone messages…brilliant!

When I talk to my business audiences about how they can improve, I often suggest they go outside of their industry and study success stories and use … [Read more...]

When you let go of jealousy – you may discover true talent in others

Have you ever seen talent and wished you had it?  In the past, if I saw someone who was more motivational than me, more successful than me, more … [Read more...]

Front-Row Service! What’s your tipping philosophy?

One of the great things I love about being a motivational speaker is the chance to really get involved in the associations or businesses that I speak … [Read more...]

Right Place…Right Time

When you look at successful people, you may wonder why they get all the luck.  Or, you may see they are a hard worker, and that's why they … [Read more...]

Obsessed or just Passionate about Customer Service?

I believe in doing over-the-top things to please your customer (see my post on the amazing story of customer service by an employee at the Ritz … [Read more...]

I’m going to be Angry for 15 minutes – try it!

No, I'm not really angry.  I'm not even frustrated.  I'm actually having a great day.  But as I contemplated what I wanted … [Read more...]

A tale of two leaders

As a motivational speaker, I am usually asked to open or close a conference with an inspiring message of hope. Or, I educate with a breakout … [Read more...]

Get to know your customers!

I have a contract with a fast-food restaurant chain that includes speaking and secret-shopping pre-work.  I'm having a blast visiting these … [Read more...]