The Culture of the Future: Collectivism vs. Individualism
No two organizations are alike; however, many implement either collectivism or individualism in their company culture. Some promote independence and let employees think for themselves. Others emphasize interdependence, group think and interpersonal relationships. In the US, where individualism is highly-valued, employees can make decisions, be self-reliant and be held accountable for their actions. But in […]
4 Ways Consumer Shopping Is Changing
The pandemic has reshaped the way we shop, both online and in-stores. It became a catalyst to the dramatic shift from traditional in-person shopping to more contactless and digital shopping experiences. And as we know, a digital experience is still a human experience. Fewer people are visiting physical stores, and those who are sometimes face […]
Rebranding Isn’t As Easy As You Think…
We are human. We are layered. We are textured. We are inspired. Trends in business around humanizing sales in marketing have been on the rise, but were expedited when Covid hit. This is when I became the most inspired to rebrand fully around this message to help leaders and companies find their way of helping […]
If These Are Your Core Values, It’s Time to Evolve
We are in the Human-Centric era, where humans are at the center of processes. However, many companies still hold on to machine-like systems from the industrial age to run their businesses. The problem with the information age is that it alienates people from the system that they are responsible for. It’s time for a change. […]
How to Use These Pandemic Times Wisely to Tweak Your Marketing Strategies
COVID-19 continues to bring businesses uncertainty. Unfortunately, this pandemic has yet to end. It is why businesses, including yours, must not delay or slow down your marketing efforts. Conversely, it is all the more that you need to act now rather than post-crisis. Use this time as an opportunity to increase your efforts and make […]
Why You Need to Humanize Your Business Now
HUMANIZE. It means giving something human characteristics. “What does it mean, exactly, to humanize a business?” I’ve been asked this question several times. It’s sometimes followed up by questions like “Why would I want to humanize my business?” and “How would my business benefit if I humanize it?” Customers and Employees Are Both Humans Involved […]
Targeted Marketing: Personalization, Humanization, or Both?
Tracking and recording customer data can personalize marketing and help you craft unique communications based on customer demographic and shopping behavior. What’s far less understood is that this marketing might be missing the human element it needs to reach new heights. Collecting data paves the way to offer personalization because it offers insight on customers’ […]
20 Key Stats That Prove CX Improves Revenue
Increased customer loyalty and satisfaction, recommendations, positive reviews, and brand ambassadors – these are a few tremendous benefits that represent why you should invest in customer experience. Customer Experience (CX) What is CX? It refers to the holistic perception customers have towards your brand/business. CX is the result of every interaction that a customer experiences […]
Why I Don’t Use NPS
A single number doesn’t translate to success nor can be used to indicate customer loyalty and experience. It’s exactly why I don’t use (and trust) NPS. Small and large businesses use Net Promoter Score (NPS) for reasons like giving them a metric to improve on their current strategy. It’s a simple tool that anyone can […]
How to Be Human in a Remote #WFH World
Now, engaging your customers is even more challenging than it was before COVID-19. People are quarantined, forced to work home and avoid gatherings and crowds. The challenge – how can you adapt to these changes and keep in touch with your customers? Here are ways to be human in a virtual and distanced world. This […]
