This bright and breezy service primer has proven itself a big hit with front-line service providers and service managers alike! For the nearly 80% of America's workforce that provides service, this friendly tool makes sure the "good service" message gets across loud and clear. Using anecdotes, cartoons, and checklists the book make its point:

"As far as customers are concerned you are the company. This is not a burden, but the core of your job. You hold in your hands the power to keep customers coming back -- perhaps even to make or break the company."

With a mix of inspiration and concrete techniques readers can put to use the very day they get it, the book shows how to:

** use the power of listening to help customers ** use words effectively -- to soothe, reassure, and communicate ** personalize service without getting emotionally involved ** master the Art of Calm ** make service more than just "being nice" and really deliver tangible benefits to the customer

The second edition is completely updated and includes new information on: e-mail, telephone tact, voice mail, chronic complainers, service recovery, problem solving, and managing the "customer from hell"!