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Sales Made Simple™ What's really driving their decision?

Sales Made Simple™ What's really driving their decision?

A salesperson asks our sales expert a common problem (especially for new sales people): "I’m about to lose a customer who says they’re going with another company because of price. I’m sure price isn’t the main issue. So if I can find out what’s really driving this decision, I may be able to save this account. I don’t quite know the best way to do this. What do you think I should do?"

Video Vignettes Personal Performance Sales & Service, Sales, Selling

SMART-START™ Government Pride: Serving in the Public Sector

SMART-START™ Government Pride: Serving in the Public Sector

Create a true sense of purpose in leadership,service,learning and growth for those people who serve in the United States public sector.

Meeting Openers Personal Performance Motivation, Effective Leadership, Sales & Service

No Problem! Serving Others with Respect™

No Problem! Serving Others with Respect™

SOLLAH EXCLUSIVE!

These days, when most people pick up the phone or walk into an office or a store, they pretty much expect the service they're going to get is indifferent at best, and most of the time is going to be plain awful. It doesn't have to be that way! The truth is... we all make the difference in how a customer feels about our organization; not a policy, not a manager... It's us. Period. If you can help move a customer issue or complaint to a “no problem", then you're going to feel great about doing what you do. And, your customers are going to go away feeling like you treated them right.

Off-The-Shelf Video Program (ILT) Leadership, Personal Performance Customer Service, Communication, Onboarding, Sales & Service

Are You Going to Get That? (from No Problem!)

Are You Going to Get That? (from No Problem!)

Being interrupted by a ringing phone when you're dealing with a face-to-face customer can be a real challenge. It's like you're being pulled in two different directions at the same time. So, what do you do? Well, in most cases, the best approach is to focus on making sure the customer you're dealing with face-to-face takes priority. To do that, ask the customer for permission to put the caller on hold and wait for their response. Then, ask the caller to hold. And finally, thank the customer for waiting and finish up.

Video Vignettes Leadership, Personal Performance Customer Service, Sales & Service

You’re The Third Person I’ve Talked To! (from No Problem!)

You’re The Third Person I’ve Talked To! (from No Problem!)

Being on the receiving end of a caller that has been transferred a lot of times - especially when the people they've talked to before haven't been very helpful - can really test your customer service skills. There are a couple of things you can do. Be sure to empathize with the caller. Assure the customer that you can help. And, finally, if it's absolutely necessary to send the call to a manager, ask the customer for enough information to make sure that you can direct the call to the right place. And then explain what actions you're going to take to fix the problem.

Video Vignettes Leadership, Personal Performance Customer Service, Sales & Service

It’s A Policy Thing (from No Problem!)

It’s A Policy Thing (from No Problem!)

Policies and procedures are good and necessary parts of doing business. But they can easily become an excuse for just telling the customer what you can't do... rather than letting them know what you can do. Obviously, every situation is different. But working to find a real win-win solution - even if that means getting approval to make an exception to a policy - is one of the best ways to ensure long-term customer loyalty. To do that, always be sure to empathize with your customer. Reassure the customer that you will do everything that you can to help. Then use your best judgment to make it right.

Video Vignettes Leadership, Personal Performance Customer Service, Sales & Service

Why Did I Push All Those Buttons? (from No Problem!)

Why Did I Push All Those Buttons? (from No Problem!)

We all know that customers can get frustrated when dealing with automated phone systems, right? So, when you run into that kind of a situation, avoid making excuses or saying things like - "I know - I hate pushing all those buttons, too." Instead, thank the customer for waiting. Empathize with how frustrating it can be. Reassure the customer that you're willing to help. And be sure to keep your tone of voice and choice of words positive.

Video Vignettes Leadership, Personal Performance Customer Service, Sales & Service

A.C.E. It! - Introduction to the A.C.E. It Steps

A.C.E. It! - Introduction to the A.C.E. It Steps

Acknowledge the variety of tough situations that can arise in the workplace and introduce easy problem solving steps.

Video Introduction Personal Performance Interpersonal Skills, Change, Communication, Effective Leadership, Sales & Service

Ask Fact and Feeling Questions

Ask Fact and Feeling Questions

Asking questions to understand a problem

Video Vignettes Personal Performance Interpersonal Skills, Change, Communication, Effective Leadership, Sales & Service

Evaluate Options and Select a Workable Solution

Evaluate Options and Select a Workable Solution

How to best evaluate solution-based options.

Video Vignettes Personal Performance Interpersonal Skills, Change, Communication, Effective Leadership, Sales & Service

Life is a Series of Presentation - Introduction

Life is a Series of Presentation - Introduction

Introduces the concept that life is a series of presentations.

Video Introduction Personal Performance Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Professionalism, Sales & Service

I Can A.C.E. That Problem

I Can A.C.E. That Problem

A.C.E. stands for "Assess, Create, Execute." First, assess the situation to fully understand the problem. Then, create a plan by brainstorming solutions. Finally, execute the plan. Keep in mind to review and adapt as necessary along the way.

Video Summary Personal Performance Interpersonal Skills, Change, Communication, Effective Leadership, Sales & Service

A.C.E. It!™ How to Solve Tough Workplace Problems

A.C.E. It!™ How to Solve Tough Workplace Problems

Does your organization recycle the same tired approaches to problems that never seem to go away? Equip your workforce with a proven problem-solving model to tackle poor quality, inefficiency, uneven performance and more. Individuals or teams can solve any problem once and for all when they learn to A.C.E. It!

Off-The-Shelf Video Program (ILT) Personal Performance Interpersonal Skills, Change, Communication, Effective Leadership, Sales & Service