In today’s global economy, innovations and improvements to products and services are not only happening more rapidly than ever before in history, they are being communicated instantaneously. So, it’s “innovate or die”!
BILL CAPODAGLIIn today’s global economy, innovations and improvements to products and services are not only happening more rapidly than ever before in history, they are being communicated instantaneously. So, it’s “innovate or die”!
BILL CAPODAGLIKnowledge is the understanding of what, how and why we need to do something. Skill is applying that knowledge in a practical situation.
BILL CAPODAGLIPeople are over 20 times more likely to remember a story than a series of facts and figures. A good story touches our hearts.
BILL CAPODAGLIWhen values are deeply embedded within an organization, they seldom change.
BILL CAPODAGLIHabits grow from obtaining knowledge, attitude and skills.
BILL CAPODAGLIValues must be demonstrated through behaviors, but they are truly significant when they represent the beliefs of an entire organization.
BILL CAPODAGLIThe key is to make sure you are doing the “right things” before you worry about doing things “right”.
BILL CAPODAGLIWhen you focus on results, you will very seldom see a change in your culture. But, if you focus on a customer-centric culture, you will realize long-term results.
BILL CAPODAGLIVision without execution is like a plane without wings, or Dumbo without ears, it just won’t fly.
BILL CAPODAGLIIn 1962, Sam Walton changed the face of retailing with Wal-Mart. As we speak, Amazon is again changing the face of retail with on-line buying.
BILL CAPODAGLILove for coworkers, love for customers, love for the product and love for self. Walt Disney instilled all of these “loves” in his company. Each of these factors is critical to achieving success in any organization.
BILL CAPODAGLIMy mother’s work ethic, her attitude, and the way she treated each and every customer as if they were her best friend were better lessons than could be found in all the text books in the world.
BILL CAPODAGLIIn the long run, it costs more to provide poor rather than good service.
BILL CAPODAGLIThe best ideas can come from anyone within an organization. Leaders must remember that if they want employees to embrace a new organizational “Dream” or strategy, they need to include them and seek their ideas. Creativity is NOT just for the R&D department.
BILL CAPODAGLIToday, with social media, thousands of potential customers can learn about horrible service within hours, minutes or even seconds after it happens.
BILL CAPODAGLIThe role of any exceptional facilitator or consultant is to work themselves out of a job.
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