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A Foundation for Extraordinary
Customer Service
Jeff Ruby
Founder & CEO
STRONGERGROW
A Foundation for Extraordinary Customer Service
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85%
15%1. Reputation
2. Character
How Important isYour Reputation?GROW
STRONGER
4
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Today, we’ve transitioned from the
reign of heroic leaders…
http://switchandshift.com/6-leadership-development-trends-for-2015
GROW
STRONGER
Today’s Workplace
TheRiseoftheCollaborative Leader
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…to the rise of collaborative leaders.
http://switchandshift.com/6-leadership-development-trends-for-2015
Today’s Workplace
TheRiseoftheCollaborative Leader
GROW
STRONGER
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Today’s Workplace
Heroic Leaders vs.Collaborative Leaders
GROW
Heroic Leaders
• Make others earn their trust
• Believe in “constructive” criticism
• Hire and fire based on gut instinct
• Take credit for positive results
• Place blame for poor results
• Create their legacy by taking control
to protect their own reputation
Collaborative Leaders
• Trust others from day one
• Believe in coaching
• Hire and fire based on core values
• Credit others for positive results
• Accept responsibility for poor results
• Create their legacy by serving to take
care of others
STRONGER
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5 Generations in the Workplace
 Traditionalists (46m born 1928 – 1945)
 Baby Boomers (78m born 1946 – 64)
 Gen X (50m born 1965 – 80)
 Millennials (88m born 1980 – 97)
 Gen Z (41m born 1997 2012)
Today’s Workplace
5Generations
GROW
STRONGER
Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Projections
2020
2015
2010
2005
0% 20% 40%
60%
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Today’s Workplace
Traditionalists -The SilentGeneration
GROW
STRONGER
Traits:
 Loyal
 Respectful of authority
 Stubborn
 Dependable
Influence:
 The Great Depression
 WWII
Views:
 Money-
Hide & pay cash
 Education-
A privilege
 Management-
Tells me what to do
9
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Today’s Workplace
BabyBoomers - The Woodstock
Generation
GROW
STRONGER
Traits:
 Well-educated
 Questions authority
 Good teamwork skills
Influence:
 Vietnam War
 1960’s
 Civil Rights Movement
 Moms stay at home
 Dads go to work
Views:
 Money-
Buy now, pay later
 Education-
A birthright
 Management-
Really, I know best
10
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RedRockLeadership.com
Today’s Workplace
GenX-LatchkeyKids
GROW
STRONGER
Traits:
 Independent
 Family-focused
 Intolerant of bureaucracy
 Hard-working
 Critical of others
Influence:
 Divorced parents
 Dual-income homes
 Reagan
 End of the Cold War
Views:
 Money-
Cautious & conservative
 Education-
A tool to get ahead
 Management-
Seeks a hero
11
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Today’s Workplace
Millennials -Everybody GetsaTrophy
GROW
STRONGER
Traits:
 Fast Paced
 Think Like Entrepreneurs
 Value Relationships
 Highly Mobile
 Obsessed with Information
Influence:
 Doting parents
 9/11
 Video Games
 School Shootings
Views:
 Money-
Earn to Spend
 Education-
A Necessary Investment
 Management-
An Obstacle to Moving Up
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Today’s Workplace
GenZ-Digital Nomads
GROW
STRONGER
Traits:
 Seeks Truth
 Values Freedom of
Expression
 Open to Understanding
Differences in People
Influence:
 The Great Recession
 ISIS
 Sandy Hook
 Obama
 Rise of Populism
Views:
 Money-
Live Life Pragmatically
 Education-
A Necessary Investment
 Management-
“Please Dialogue with
Me, Don’t Confront Me
13
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STRONGER
GROW
Competency: My ability to:
Personal Awareness …recognize my influence on others.
Integrity …let my intentions match my actions.
Internal Motivation …do the right things for the right reasons.
Empathy …understand & respond to others' emotions.
Social Skills …build positive relationships.
5Competenciesof
EmotionalIntelligence
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STRONGER
GROW
Avoid State
Desperation
Discouragement
EmotionalIntelligence
&ClientServiceSTRONGER
GROW 3TypesofPeopleinYourOrganization
Laggard
Defensive
win/lose or lose/win
Perseverance
Trust
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Avoid State
Desperation
Discouragement
STRONGER
GROW EmotionalIntelligence
&ClientServiceSTRONGER
GROW 3TypesofPeopleinYourOrganization
Laggard
Defensive
win/lose or lose/win
Loner
Dutiful
win
Perseverance
Trust
16
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Laggard
Defensive
win/lose or lose/win
Loner
Dutiful
win
Leader
Collaborative
win/win or walk away
Avoid State
Desperation
Discouragement
Approach State
Inspiration
Encouragement
Perseverance
Trust
STRONGER
GROW EmotionalIntelligence
&ClientServiceSTRONGER
GROW 3TypesofPeopleinYourOrganization
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Empathy
Cognitive Emotional
Compassionate
STRONGER
GROW EmotionalIntelligence
&ClientServiceSTRONGER
GROW TheKeySkillofLeadership
&CustomerService
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STRONGER
GROW EmotionalIntelligence
&ClientServiceSTRONGER
GROW What’sYourCycleofService?
Moments
of Truth
• Enhancers
• Detractors
STRONGERGROW
RedRock Leadership looks forward to helping your team Grow Stronger.

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A Foundation for Extraordinary Customer Service

  • 1. A Foundation for Extraordinary Customer Service Jeff Ruby Founder & CEO
  • 2. STRONGERGROW A Foundation for Extraordinary Customer Service
  • 3. 3 © RedRock Leadership, Inc. RedRockLeadership.com 85% 15%1. Reputation 2. Character How Important isYour Reputation?GROW STRONGER
  • 4. 4 © RedRock Leadership, Inc. RedRockLeadership.com Today, we’ve transitioned from the reign of heroic leaders… http://switchandshift.com/6-leadership-development-trends-for-2015 GROW STRONGER Today’s Workplace TheRiseoftheCollaborative Leader
  • 5. 5 © RedRock Leadership, Inc. RedRockLeadership.com …to the rise of collaborative leaders. http://switchandshift.com/6-leadership-development-trends-for-2015 Today’s Workplace TheRiseoftheCollaborative Leader GROW STRONGER
  • 6. 6 © RedRock Leadership, Inc. RedRockLeadership.com Today’s Workplace Heroic Leaders vs.Collaborative Leaders GROW Heroic Leaders • Make others earn their trust • Believe in “constructive” criticism • Hire and fire based on gut instinct • Take credit for positive results • Place blame for poor results • Create their legacy by taking control to protect their own reputation Collaborative Leaders • Trust others from day one • Believe in coaching • Hire and fire based on core values • Credit others for positive results • Accept responsibility for poor results • Create their legacy by serving to take care of others STRONGER
  • 7. 7 © RedRock Leadership, Inc. RedRockLeadership.com 5 Generations in the Workplace  Traditionalists (46m born 1928 – 1945)  Baby Boomers (78m born 1946 – 64)  Gen X (50m born 1965 – 80)  Millennials (88m born 1980 – 97)  Gen Z (41m born 1997 2012) Today’s Workplace 5Generations GROW STRONGER Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Projections 2020 2015 2010 2005 0% 20% 40% 60%
  • 8. 8 © RedRock Leadership, Inc. RedRockLeadership.com Today’s Workplace Traditionalists -The SilentGeneration GROW STRONGER Traits:  Loyal  Respectful of authority  Stubborn  Dependable Influence:  The Great Depression  WWII Views:  Money- Hide & pay cash  Education- A privilege  Management- Tells me what to do
  • 9. 9 © RedRock Leadership, Inc. RedRockLeadership.com Today’s Workplace BabyBoomers - The Woodstock Generation GROW STRONGER Traits:  Well-educated  Questions authority  Good teamwork skills Influence:  Vietnam War  1960’s  Civil Rights Movement  Moms stay at home  Dads go to work Views:  Money- Buy now, pay later  Education- A birthright  Management- Really, I know best
  • 10. 10 © RedRock Leadership, Inc. RedRockLeadership.com Today’s Workplace GenX-LatchkeyKids GROW STRONGER Traits:  Independent  Family-focused  Intolerant of bureaucracy  Hard-working  Critical of others Influence:  Divorced parents  Dual-income homes  Reagan  End of the Cold War Views:  Money- Cautious & conservative  Education- A tool to get ahead  Management- Seeks a hero
  • 11. 11 © RedRock Leadership, Inc. RedRockLeadership.com Today’s Workplace Millennials -Everybody GetsaTrophy GROW STRONGER Traits:  Fast Paced  Think Like Entrepreneurs  Value Relationships  Highly Mobile  Obsessed with Information Influence:  Doting parents  9/11  Video Games  School Shootings Views:  Money- Earn to Spend  Education- A Necessary Investment  Management- An Obstacle to Moving Up
  • 12. 12 © RedRock Leadership, Inc. RedRockLeadership.com Today’s Workplace GenZ-Digital Nomads GROW STRONGER Traits:  Seeks Truth  Values Freedom of Expression  Open to Understanding Differences in People Influence:  The Great Recession  ISIS  Sandy Hook  Obama  Rise of Populism Views:  Money- Live Life Pragmatically  Education- A Necessary Investment  Management- “Please Dialogue with Me, Don’t Confront Me
  • 13. 13 © RedRock Leadership, Inc. RedRockLeadership.com STRONGER GROW Competency: My ability to: Personal Awareness …recognize my influence on others. Integrity …let my intentions match my actions. Internal Motivation …do the right things for the right reasons. Empathy …understand & respond to others' emotions. Social Skills …build positive relationships. 5Competenciesof EmotionalIntelligence
  • 14. 14 © RedRock Leadership, Inc. RedRockLeadership.com STRONGER GROW Avoid State Desperation Discouragement EmotionalIntelligence &ClientServiceSTRONGER GROW 3TypesofPeopleinYourOrganization Laggard Defensive win/lose or lose/win Perseverance Trust
  • 15. 15 © RedRock Leadership, Inc. RedRockLeadership.com Avoid State Desperation Discouragement STRONGER GROW EmotionalIntelligence &ClientServiceSTRONGER GROW 3TypesofPeopleinYourOrganization Laggard Defensive win/lose or lose/win Loner Dutiful win Perseverance Trust
  • 16. 16 © RedRock Leadership, Inc. RedRockLeadership.com Laggard Defensive win/lose or lose/win Loner Dutiful win Leader Collaborative win/win or walk away Avoid State Desperation Discouragement Approach State Inspiration Encouragement Perseverance Trust STRONGER GROW EmotionalIntelligence &ClientServiceSTRONGER GROW 3TypesofPeopleinYourOrganization
  • 17. 17 © RedRock Leadership, Inc. RedRockLeadership.com Empathy Cognitive Emotional Compassionate STRONGER GROW EmotionalIntelligence &ClientServiceSTRONGER GROW TheKeySkillofLeadership &CustomerService
  • 18. 18 © RedRock Leadership, Inc. RedRockLeadership.com STRONGER GROW EmotionalIntelligence &ClientServiceSTRONGER GROW What’sYourCycleofService? Moments of Truth • Enhancers • Detractors
  • 19. STRONGERGROW RedRock Leadership looks forward to helping your team Grow Stronger.