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.
The Mindful Way Workbook: An 8-Week Program to Free Yourself from Depression and Emotional Distress is an invaluable resource for individuals seeking to overcome depression and manage emotional distress. Written by John Teasdale, Mark Williams, and Zindel Segal, this workbook provides a comprehensive and practical guide to utilising mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) as a means of achieving lasting emotional well-being.
"The Diversity Bonus: How Great Teams Pay Off in the Knowledge Economy" by Scott E. Page explores the profound impact that diversity can have on team performance, particularly in complex problem-solving and innovation. Drawing on a combination of rigorous research, mathematical models, and practical examples, Page argues that diverse teams are more likely to outperform homogeneous ones, especially in knowledge-intensive environments.
"The Carrot Principle: How the Best Managers Use Recognition to Engage Their People, Retain Talent, and Accelerate Performance" by Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton is a motivational and insightful book that explores the powerful impact of recognition in the workplace. Through extensive research and real-world examples, the authors demonstrate how simple acts of appreciation and acknowledgment can transform employee engagement, retention, and performance.
The Effortless Experience: Conquering the New Battleground for Customer Loyalty by Matthew Dixon, Nick Toman, and Rick DeLisi is a book based on extensive research on customer service interactions, revealing the key factors that drive customer loyalty. The authors argue that providing low-effort experiences is critical for creating loyal customers. They provide practical strategies and tactics for creating a seamless and effortless customer experience.
"The Hamster Revolution: How to Manage Your Email Before It Manages You" by Mike Song, Vicki Halsey, and Tim Burress is a practical guide to managing email overload in the workplace. The book offers a step-by-step approach to help readers regain control of their inboxes, become more efficient, and reduce stress.