Lee Cockerell is considered an expert in customer service. His second book, The Customer Rules, is often used as an example of how to deliver excellent customer service. With that, you may be surprised to learn that Lee does not believe the customer comes first.
Leadership comes first.
An organization must put leadership first to create an environment where people want to work. When you create the right culture, employees will take care of the customer.
If you invest in leadership, and leaders take care of employees, you will see results.
Marriott and Starwood have merged to create the largest hotel chain in the world.
In this episode of Creating Disney Magic, Lee Cockerell explains what it takes to manage a successful merge.
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In this episode of Creating Disney Magic, Lee Cockerell examines what it takes to become an expert.
The elements of becoming an expert are; reading, experience, ask questions, and listen more than you talk
The biggest key to becoming an expert is to decide you want to be an expert.
Once you become an expert, start teaching others. Teaching will take you to a new level of Expert.
Here are the books mentioned in this podcast:
The Effective Executive by Peter Drucker
The One Minute Manager by Ken Blanchard
The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey
Service America by Dr. Karl Albrecht
Winning by Jack Welch
Die Empty by Todd Henry
Creating Magic by Lee Cockerell
Lee Cockerell's granddaughter gave him the perfect gift for Christmas one year. She gave Lee a two-page letter letting Lee know how much she loves and appreciates him.
Appreciation, recognition, and encouragement are the best gift you can give to anyone, whether it is in your personal or professional life.
Don't underestimate the impact you have on other people.
This week, pick someone in your life and send them a note. Let them know how much you appreciate them, or thank them for something they have done.
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Lee Cockerell got his start in the hospitality industry as a banquet waiter. In this episode of Creating Disney Magic, Lee shares customer service lessons he learned as a waiter.
Lee explains how customer service lessons from the food service industry can be applied to any job.
Lee also offers some tips on improving service to anyone who works as a waiter or waitress.
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