I was watching the French President Sarkozy addressing the European Union about the debt crisis today. He seemed very confident that he knew what he was doing and had all the answers. I couldn't help but think about other President's of countries … [Read more...]
A Great Way To Lose Customers!
A great way to lose customers is to make them tell you when something is wrong. That makes them wonder if they should try your competition-a condition you never want to occur. An example we can all relate to is in a hotel. The problem with most … [Read more...]
Losing Your Business Is Like Gaining Weight
Most people gain weight slowly. Some don't even notice because they don't watch it carefully. On average, I read people gain about a pound a year starting in their 40's and then next thing you know-seemingly overnight, they have gained 20 pounds by … [Read more...]
Airline Flight Crews Running Amok-Bet That Makes You Feel Good!
I was flying from Rio De Janeiro to Atlanta on a Delta flight not long ago. On the afternoon of the flight it was threatening rain. Sure enough, at 5 PM it started raining. The flight was at 10:45 and under normal conditions, leaving the hotel at … [Read more...]
A Bit of Nonsense in Inc. Magazine
Attached is a link to a bit of nonsense about turnarounds written today in Inc. Magazine. You can also read my response to the author, who is a CEO and should know better! http://goo.gl/Za0qo … [Read more...]
Fedex Delivery Goes Terribly Wrong-and Your Company Is Next
In case you haven't seen it, watch this video about Fedex's most toxic employee- http://goo.gl/3fnDa. This idiot tossed a customer's computer monitor over a fence and shattered it to pieces. Someone got it on video and posted on youtube. And thanks … [Read more...]
Who Owns Your Customer?
The problem with most hotels (and most other businesses too) is no one “owns” the customer after the check-in. Sales may own the customer before, and the front desk may own the customer while he is checking in. But afterwards no one seems … [Read more...]



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