ICONIC Insights

For your success as a professional speaker...

This post is a bit unusual for me. This is directed solely to my fellow #professionalspeakers and to those who desire to speak professionally.

It’s time for me to respectfully, but strongly, dispute some advice that is being shared by some that, if taken on its face, could be hugely detrimental to ...

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The Power of Individual Actions: in CX and Life Changes

Two topics that have been on my mind recently:

  1. the impact of individual actions on customer experiences
  2. the importance of adapting to life's changes

While these subjects may seem unrelated at first glance, I believe they both highlight the crucial role that people play in our lives...

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Our Horrible Hampton Inn Stay Wasn't the Employee's Fault

Tammy and I were each driving our cars cross-country this week from Las Vegas to Fort Wayne, Indiana. I was in my car, and she was driving our SUV while pulling a small U-Haul trailer. Our older dog, Lucy, was in the car with me, and our puppy, Chloe, was Tam's traveling companion. After a long day ...

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The Vital Role of Distinction in Organizational Leadership and Success
In today's hyper-competitive business landscape, an organization's success hinges on its ability to stand out from the crowd.

Therefore, as a leader, it is not enough for you to simply manage your team and ensure smooth operations. To truly excel, you must inspire and empower your team to create di...

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Bridging the Distinction Gap: How the Employee Experience Shapes Customer Loyalty

We are in an era where customer experience (CX) is the battleground in every industry. There’s no business I’ve encountered in my years of working with organizations around the world that had zero concern for repeat and referral business. We all desire customers who come back for more and who tell t...

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Unlocking Innovation: How Cross-Industry Best Practices Can Transform Your Organization and Pull You Out of the Commodity Trap

In today's fast-paced and highly competitive business landscape, organizations constantly seek new ways to innovate and stay ahead of the curve. While it's natural to focus on best practices within one's own industry, I suggest exploring successful approaches from other fields can yield a wealth of ...

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