Little BIG Things — High-Value Service

Do you consider (or even know) the desires of your customers? Many don’t even know the needs.

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Company Culture – Lessons From Cleveland Clinic

April of this year, I had the opportunity to meet Rebecca Caputo, Program Manager of Leadership Development and Learning at Cleveland Clinic Florida. I was so impressed with her, and…

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Anyone Can Deal With NICE People

I love to talk to employees, in all different industries. I typically ask questions about how they like their job, their company, and of course the details to their responses….

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Two Simple Keys To WOW Customers

March 3, 2016 | Irma Parone   I know this seems too simple, but here you go! 1.  Respond QUICKLY 2.  Be kind What if you are busy?  Respond promptly…

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Do These Students Outshine Your Employees?

February 29, 2016   I had the opportunity through the Coral Springs Chamber of Commerce to work with some amazing students at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland…

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Love You, HATE Your Staff. You ARE FIRED!

February 23, 2016 Standing in line at a grocery store last night, a lady was talking to someone on the phone, and the conversation went something like this: “I have…

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NO? You Lose!

  February 20, 2016 | Irma Parone   Just read this quote “Don’t find customers for your products, find products for your customers.” –Seth Godin Well said, Seth! I love finding…

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A Relationship Lesson From Scalia & Bader-Ginsburg

February 15, 2016 | Irma Parone US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader-Ginsburg is probably as far left as one can be, and US Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia was equally…

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To Terminate, Or Not To Terminate. A Management Perspective.

Many issues can affect your decision to terminate or not terminate. And anytime you can save an employee (who is productive) is a big win.

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Are You On Autopilot?

February 2, 2016 | Irma Parone You may have been in your industry for years.  Knowing what you need to do, you start “the routine” each morning. Just like being…

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