The Simple Truths of Service: Inspired by Johnny the Bagger
By Ken Blanchard and Barbara Glanz
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The Simple Truths of Service is an inspiring true story about Johnny, a very special young man whose creative choices will spark the way your company approaches their clients. By putting his own personal mark on each customer interaction, Johnny makes it clear that the bottom line of service is to lead with the heart.
His story, along with many others, provide a tool kit for the success of your company. After reading this book, your service team will be bursting with new ways to stand out from the crowd and really make a difference.
Ken Blanchard
Ken Blanchard, PhD, is one of the most influential leadership experts in the world. He has co-authored 60 books, including Raving Fans and Gung Ho! (with Sheldon Bowles). His groundbreaking works have been translated into over 40 languages and their combined sales total more than 21 million copies. In 2005 he was inducted into Amazon's Hall of Fame as one of the top 25 bestselling authors of all time. The recipient of numerous leadership awards and honors, he is cofounder with his wife, Margie, of The Ken Blanchard Companies®, a leading international training and consulting firm.
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The Simple Truths of Service - Ken Blanchard
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CONTENTS
Introduction
Johnny the Bagger®
The Simple Truths of Great Service
1:Great Service Inspires Stories
2:Great Service Uses Outside-the-Box Thinking
3:Great Service Is a Choice
4:Great Service Starts with a Clear Vision
5:Great Service Requires That Everyone Catch the Vision
6:Great Service Surprises People
7:Great Service Begins