Leadership, Professional Articles

Article: Amplify Your Impact: Moving from a Promotion Strategy to an Engagement Strategy

My article "Amplify Your Impact: Moving from a Promotion Strategy to an Engagement Strategy," published in the latest issue of "Reference & User Services Quarterly," a publication of the American Library Association's Reference and User Services Association.  Excerpt: We all want the same thing: To get more people to use more library services more often, and… Continue reading Article: Amplify Your Impact: Moving from a Promotion Strategy to an Engagement Strategy

Leadership, Professional Development

3 things I learned by trading my office desk for a service desk

As a leader in my organization, one of my duties is to understand how service is delivered to the customer. In response to that need, and to feedback from our staff, my fellow leaders and I have made a point to visit – and work in – our branches, to get a better understanding of… Continue reading 3 things I learned by trading my office desk for a service desk

Customer Experience, Customer Experience Spotlight, Marketing, Professional Articles

Customer Experience Spotlight: Christmas Tree Lot

Periodically I profile a different industry from the perspective of the customer. I'll detail my experience and talk about how that industry could improve the customer experience. Retaining customers is a key business function, enabling organizations to grow and reach their goals. It also affect the bottom line: it costs four to 20 times as… Continue reading Customer Experience Spotlight: Christmas Tree Lot