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6 Areas of Your Business That Should Be Listening

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“Once upon a time, customer contact was centralized around the switchboard, and the phone was the preferred method for communication between companies and customers. When it rang, you answered, because it was likely a customer or a potential customer on the other end of the line. Now, the calls are Read more »

Fables of the Deconstruction

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Let me tell you a little something about brass tacks. Though the origin of the phrase, “Let’s get down to brass tacks” is unclear, there are a couple of theories: It refers to the tacks used both structurally and decoratively in upholstery It refers to the tacks or nails Read more »

Why I’m Tired of #Fail

We use the word “FAIL” with such abandon today – even with a taste of vindictive enthusiasm – and often in the instant someone or something rubs us the wrong way, most especially a business. We have microscopic levels of patience that match the brevity of our status updates, making Read more »

Social Hunter-Gatherer Programs

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Today’s is a guest post from Matt Ridings, a friend of mine who has a sharp mind, even sharper wit, and a refreshingly pragmatic and holistic approach to all this social stuff. You can find Matt on Twitter at @techguerilla (but don’t say I didn’t warn you). Lately I’ve Read more »

The Silence Between The Notes

As a musician, you’re taught and reminded often how important the rests are in the music. The silence between the notes is every bit as important as the sound itself. We talk a lot these days. And when you find yourself overwhelmed, Wondering what to say next, It might be Read more »

The Critical Mass Of Listening

What’s your expectation for a company when it comes to listening – and acknowledgment and response? My friend Jeff Shuey and I chatted a bit about Foursquare the other day on Twitter. I said I didn’t really get it yet. He was dismayed that he thought they had some customer Read more »

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