Customer Communicator

• Overcoming language barriers to improve service
• Manage long conversations
• When writing to non-native English speakers
• Service News: A monthly roundup . . . 
• What are today’s most valued soft skills?
• Don’t grill customers
• There’s no such thing as a dumb question 
• When you make a mistake 
• From the customer’s point of view
• What’s done is done

• The impact of Moments of Truth
• Working with non-native speakers
• Solve problems like the boss
• Service News: A monthly roundup . . . 
• What is the “value” of a customer?
• 10 often-misused words in business writing
• Build relationships with common courtesy

• Choose your words carefully for more effective communication
• Communicating is challenging
• Try a Negative Lexicon
• Service News: A monthly roundup . . . 
• What words should be banned from the customer service department?
• Keep conversations positive
• Stress reduction in 5-4-3-2-1
• Control conversations with kindness 
• The power of dogs at work

• Use the three Ps to improve voice quality
• Words of wisdom for better listening
• Get in shape for clear speech
• Service News: A monthly roundup . . . 
• What are your workplace triggers? Part 2
• Good news
• Check the facts
• Keep your after-call debrief positive
• Try this energy-boosting tip 

• Great listening: It’s as much about speaking as it is about hearing 
• Re-energize with spring cleaning 
• Deep breathing refresher
• Service News: A monthly roundup . . . 
• Stop calling and go to the website
• Good news 
• Keep the drama out of the workplace 
• Why customers leave
• Step up to build trust