Customer Service in an Instant: 60 Ways to Win Customers and Keep Them Coming Back by Karen Leland is a practical guide for customer service professionals looking to improve their customer service skills. The book provides 60 quick, practical tips for handling difficult customers in a variety of situations.
Customer Satisfaction Is Worthless, Customer Loyalty Is Priceless: How to Make Customers Love You, Keep Them Coming Back, and Tell Everyone They Know by Jeffrey Gitomer is a book that challenges the traditional notion of customer satisfaction and highlights the importance of building customer loyalty. Gitomer argues that customer satisfaction alone is not enough to create long-term success for businesses; instead, organisations should strive to cultivate customer loyalty, which leads to repeat business, positive word-of-mouth, and sustainable growth.
Crisis Management: Planning for the Inevitable by Steven Fink is a foundational book on crisis management, offering a detailed guide on how businesses and organisations can anticipate, prepare for, and effectively respond to crises. Fink, a leading expert in the field, argues that crises are not random or unpredictable events but rather inevitable occurrences that organisations must proactively manage. He provides practical strategies to minimise damage, protect reputations, and ensure business continuity during turbulent times.
"Delivering Happiness: A Path to Profits, Passion, and Purpose" is a book written by Tony Hsieh, the former CEO of Zappos, an online shoe and clothing retailer. In the book, Hsieh shares his personal and professional journey, including his experience building Zappos into a billion-dollar business that is widely recognized for its exceptional customer service and unique company culture.
"Winning with People: Discover the People Principles That Work for You Every Time" by John C. Maxwell is a profound exploration of interpersonal relationships and the principles that underpin successful interactions with others. Maxwell, a renowned leadership expert, distils decades of experience and wisdom into practical advice that helps readers build stronger connections, communicate effectively, and influence others positively.
"Influence Is Your Superpower: How to Get What You Want Without Compromising Who You Are" by Zoe Chance is a compelling exploration of the art of persuasion and its integral role in both personal and professional success. As a professor at the Yale School of Management and a distinguished expert in the realms of influence and behavioural economics, Zoe Chance offers readers an insightful and practical guide to harnessing the power of influence without forsaking authenticity or ethical principles.