Relationships are the Foundation of All Business Development

By now, many people know I have a mantra about relationships.  Perhaps it’s a philosophy, a dream or even a rant… but to me, life is all about relationships. Whether you are building new friendships or new business, relationships matter… a lot.  They are the foundation of everything we know as a human race.  That’s…

It’s About the Service, Not the Pledge

At the LSSO conference in Boston this summer, I heard this fantastic quote that has stuck with me:  “It’s about the service, not the pledge!”  This is so true!  How many times have I looked at websites, read brochures, heard radio ads and spotted a “service pledge” addressed to clients? They proclaim that the service…

Good Service Makes You Pause for the Best Reasons

I had two great service moments that I feel compelled to share. Not because the acts were particularly profound, but because they made me pause for just a minute and feel good about the businesses I chose to patronize.  It has been a while since I have had such positive customer service experiences. All the…