Becoming an Unforgettable Customer-Centric Company

Becoming an Unforgettable Customer-Centric Company

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How Do You Become An Unforgettable Customer-Centric Brand?

What can you do to be an unforgettable company that customers continue to buy from and rave about to others? What are ways to lead and unite your organization that would “Make Mom Proud?”

Stacy Sherman and Author Jeanne Bliss discuss these topics, including the value of goal mapping versus journey mapping to be an unforgettable customer-centric company, workforce trends, and earning the right to customer driven-growth. 

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About Being An Unforgettable Customer-Centric Company  

About Jeanne Bliss

Jeanne Bliss guides companies to the achievement of business growth through leadership bravery and elevated business practices. She is known globally for transforming customer-centric businesses to earn client-driven growth. A 5-time Chief Customer Officer and coach to over 20,000 leaders, her practices are field-tested and proven. Bliss’ 5-Competencies for customer-driven growth have been adopted around the world, and her 4 best-selling books on customer experience and leadership are the guidebooks of the CX Profession. Jeanne Bliss has delivered over 1,500 transformative keynotes globally and has coached over 20,000 leaders on leading to elevate their company in the marketplace with sustainable growth. Jeanne Bliss is the co-founder of the customer experience professionals association and is fondly known as the “godmother” of customer experience.

Learn more about Jeanne on her website.  Connect on LinkedIn.

About Stacy Sherman: Founder of Doing CX Right®‬

An award-winning certified marketing and customer experience (CX) corporate executive, speaker, author, and podcaster, known for DoingCXRight®. She created a Heart & Science™ framework that accelerates customer loyalty, referrals, and revenue, fueled by engaged employees and customer service representatives. Stacy’s been in the trenches improving experiences as a brand differentiator for 20+ years, working at companies of all sizes and industries, like Liveops, Schindler elevator, Verizon, Martha Steward Craft, AT&T++.   Stacy is on a mission to help people DOING, not just TALKING about CX, so real human connections & happiness exist. Continue reading bio >here.

Leading Experience Management During Uncertain Times

Leading Experience Management During Uncertain Times

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What does Experience Management (XM) mean?

Bruce Temkin, often referred to as the “Godfather of Customer Experience.” created six laws of experience management.  These are important to understand and implement, especially during times of uncertainty.

Key factors include:

  • People are emotional, not rational
  • Journeys add meaning to moments
  • Actions transform insights into value
  • Commitment aligns behaviors
  • Leaders boost or break inertia
  • Experience management (XM) is a habit, not an act

During the episode, you’ll hear details about these six laws and ways leaders can “boost inertia” to radically improve customer service, employee empowerment, and all human experiences at scale.   

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About Bruce Temkin ~Experience Management (XM) Visionary

Bruce is often referred to as the “Godfather of Customer Experience.” He leads the Qualtrics XM Institute, which provides thought leadership, training, and a global community of XM professionals called “XM Pros.” XM Institute’s mission is to empower and inspire XM professionals to radically improve human experiences.

Prior to Qualtrics, Bruce led Temkin Group, which provided research, advisory, and training that helped many of the world’s leading brands build customer loyalty by engaging the hearts and minds of their customers, employees, and partners. He is also the co-founder and Chairman Emeritus of the Customer Experience Professionals Association. Prior to Temkin Group, Bruce spent 12 years with Forrester Research during which time he led the company’s B2B, financial services, eBusiness, and customer experience practices and was the most-read analyst for 13 consecutive quarters.

XM Institute publishes a wealth of content and tools for XM professionals to improve their customer and employee experiences, all of which you can access for free at XMinstitute.com.

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About Stacy Sherman: Founder of Doing CX Right®‬

An award-winning certified marketing and customer experience (CX) corporate executive, speaker, author, and podcaster, known for DoingCXRight®. She created a Heart & Science™ framework that accelerates customer loyalty, referrals, and revenue, fueled by engaged employees and customer service representatives. Stacy’s been in the trenches improving experiences as a brand differentiator for 20+ years, working at companies of all sizes and industries, like Liveops, Schindler elevator, Verizon, Martha Steward Craft, AT&T++.   Stacy is on a mission to help people DOING, not just TALKING about CX, so real human connections & happiness exist. Continue reading bio >here.

Creating a Frictionless Organization & Better Customer Experiences

Creating a Frictionless Organization & Better Customer Experiences

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Being frictionless has become a strategic necessity.

What does frictionless even mean? What are simple steps to remove customer pain points and get to a frictionless state based on learnings from the most reputable brands? 

Whether your company is a small start-up, mid-size or large corporation, the principles are the same, and it is in your control to improve experiences for everyone who interacts with your brand. In fact, customer loyalty depends on it.


Topics discussed:

  • The definition of frictionless.
  • Why should business managers and leaders care?
  • Practical advice from Bill’s previous book: ‘The Best Service Is No Service,’  
  • Proven ways to reduce customer complaints by removing friction. 
  • Bill’s step-by-step methodology to remove customer pain points and sustain a frictionless state. 
  • Doing CX Right examples from companies all over the world including Airbnb, Amazon, Tesla, Zoom, etc. 

 

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About Bill Price ~ The Frictionless Organization

Bill Price started Driva Solutions in September 2001 to help companies achieve the delicate balance between cost containment and greater customer loyalty, co-founded the 9-country LimeBridge Global Alliance in early 2002, and is the lead co-author of three books: The Best Service is No Service, Your Customer Rules!, and The Frictionless Organization. Bill served as Amazon’s first Vice President of Global Customer Service and before that was Vice President & General Manager of MCI Call Center Services, COO & CFO with a start-up software company in San Francisco, and a Senior Engagement Manager with McKinsey & Company in San Francisco and Stockholm. Bill received his undergraduate degree from Dartmouth College and his MBA from Stanford University, and lives in Bellevue, Washington.

Learn more about Bill Price on his website.  Connect on LinkedIn 

About Stacy Sherman: Founder of Doing CX Right®‬

An award-winning certified marketing and customer experience (CX) corporate executive, speaker, author, and podcaster, known for DoingCXRight®. She created a Heart & Science™ framework that accelerates customer loyalty, referrals, and revenue, fueled by engaged employees and customer service representatives. Stacy’s been in the trenches improving experiences as a brand differentiator for 20+ years, working at companies of all sizes and industries, like Liveops, Schindler elevator, Verizon, Martha Steward Craft, AT&T++.   Stacy is on a mission to help people DOING, not just TALKING about CX, so real human connections & happiness exist. Continue reading bio >here.

Hooked On Customers: What Legendary Great Companies Do Right

Hooked On Customers: What Legendary Great Companies Do Right

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oUpdated 2025

What does it mean to be ‘hooked on customers?’ How does it propel businesses into action?

If you’re struggling to differentiate your brand in a crowded market, you’re not alone. Many businesses grapple with this challenge, but there’s a powerful solution, and this podcast is revealing what legendary customer experience brands are doing that you can too.

In this episode of Doing CX Right, Host Stacy Sherman and guest Bob Thompson, CEO and founder of CustomerThink, explore the concept of being “hooked on customers” and how it can revolutionize your business approach for sustainable success.

Key Customer Experience (CX) Questions Explored:

1. What does it mean to be “hooked on customers”?

2. How can companies balance profitability with customer-centricity?

3. What role does employee empowerment play in delivering exceptional customer experience?

4. Should Net Promoter (NPS) scores be linked to employee compensation?

5. What’s the most crucial factor for successful CX programs?

CX Leadership Lessons 

– Doing CX Right means going beyond basic customer service to create memorable experiences

– Top-performing brands focus on creating “moments that matter” to stand out emotionally

– Customer-centricity and profitability aren’t mutually exclusive – they’re interconnected

– Employee empowerment is crucial, but it should align with the overall customer-centric strategy

– Leadership’s personal example is the single biggest differentiator in successful CX programs

Additional Topics Discussed

– The five habits of customer-hooked companies

– The interplay between employee engagement and customer satisfaction

– The importance of a clear brand vision in guiding CX strategy

– The pros and cons of linking customer metrics to employee compensation

– The value of focus and consistent execution in delivering on brand promises

Practical Takeaways

– Start with the basics: answer phones, respond promptly, and fix obvious problems

– Develop a clear brand purpose that guides your CX strategy

– Empower employees to innovate and create delightful customer experiences

– Consider rewarding employees for resolving customer issues rather than just improving scores

– As a leader, personally demonstrate the importance of customer-centricity through your actions

– Set a personal example by prioritizing customer interactions and insights

– Balance strategic customer focus with operational employee support

– Stay focused on core competencies rather than trying to please everyone

Companies Mentioned and Why:

– Trader Joe’s: Exemplifies a strong brand purpose and consistent customer experience

– Southwest Airlines: Demonstrates focused execution on core brand promises

– IBM: Illustrates the challenges of balancing internal focus with customer-centricity

Looking Ahead: Industry Predictions

– Successful companies will increasingly differentiate through emotional connections, not just functional benefits

– The debate over linking customer metrics to compensation will continue, with more nuanced approaches emerging

– Companies that maintain a clear focus and execute consistently will outperform those trying to be all things to all customers

This episode of Doing CX Right challenges conventional wisdom and provides a fresh perspective on customer-centricity. It’s not just about making customers happy – it’s about creating a business strategy that aligns your entire organization around delivering value.

Remember, exceptional customer experience (CX) isn’t accidental. It’s the result of intentional actions, clear vision, and consistent execution. 

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About Bob Thompson ~”Hooked On Customers” 

Bob Thompson is CEO of CustomerThink Corp., an independent research and publishing firm focused on customer-centric business management, and Founder/Editor-in-Chief of CustomerThink.com, the world’s largest community dedicated to customer-centric business. Thompson is a popular international keynote speaker, blogger and author of Hooked On Customers: The Five Habits of Legendary Customer-Centric Companies (April 2014).

Learn more about Bob on his website.  Connect with him on LinkedIn + Twitter.

About Stacy Sherman: Founder of Doing CX Right®‬

Stacy Sherman is a professional speaker, advisor, and founder of Doing CX Right®, helping companies build unbreakable loyalty across customers, employees, and partners for lasting retention and growth. With 25 years at top companies, a Marketing MBA, and certifications in Journey Mapping and UX, she provides a proven, research-backed framework that drives real business impact. A trusted, award-winning CX leader, Stacy is recognized as a Top Global CX Guru and ICMI Top 25 Influencer (2021-2025). She continues to shape the future of CX through LinkedIn Learning courses, workshops, best-selling books, and her award-winning podcast, equipping professionals with the strategies to deliver measurable results, competitive advantage, and enriched experiences.