"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.
“Managing for Stakeholders: Survival, Reputation, and Success" by R. Edward Freeman, Jeffrey S. Harrison, and Andrew C. Wicks is a comprehensive examination of stakeholder theory and its application in modern business. The book argues that organisations should prioritise the interests of all stakeholders—not just shareholders—to achieve long-term success and sustainability. This approach, known as stakeholder management, involves identifying, understanding, and balancing the needs and concerns of various groups that are affected by or can affect the organisation.
The Charisma Myth by Olivia Fox Cabane is a book that offers readers a comprehensive guide to developing and cultivating charisma. Cabane argues that charisma is not an innate quality that some people are born with, but rather a set of learned behaviours and practices that anyone can acquire with time and effort.
The Customer Service Survival Kit: What to Say to Defuse Even the Worst Customer Situations by Richard S. Gallagher is a practical guide for customer service professionals to effectively deal with difficult customers. The book provides valuable insights into the underlying causes of customer complaints, as well as scripts for handling challenging customer interactions.
"5 Star Service: How to Deliver Exceptional Customer Service" by Michael Heppell is a comprehensive guide that explores the principles and strategies behind providing outstanding customer service. Heppell's book goes beyond the basics, aiming to empower individuals and organisations to elevate their customer service practices to a level that not only meets but exceeds customer expectations.
The Effortless Experience: Conquering the New Battleground for Customer Loyalty by Matthew Dixon, Nick Toman, and Rick DeLisi is a book that aims to provide businesses with strategies to create an effortless customer experience that increases customer loyalty and satisfaction. The authors conducted extensive research on customer interactions with various companies and analysed the data to identify what drives customer loyalty and satisfaction.