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The Contagious Enthusiasm and Customer Intimacy Quadrant with Mary Poppen
The Contagious Enthusiasm and Customer Intimacy Quadrant with Mary Poppen
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40 minutes
Released:
Feb 15, 2024
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Podcast episode
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Employee experience and customer experience outcomes are inextricably linked.That data (going back to the Service Profit Chain) provides evidence of that correlation.But there's a lot of confusion about the difference between employee experience and employee engagement and the impact that each has on CX.Employee Engagement is too often overlooked in terms of it's importance to the customer experience and financial performance.In this episode with Employee Engagement expert, Mary Poppen, President, Employee Experience Division, HRizons, and Professor of Practice, CXM Master's program at Michigan State University, unpacks how to get to the magical state where "contagious enthusiasm and customer intimacy live."Also in this episode:Defining and differentiating employee experience and engagementAvoiding Engagement Pitfalls: Learn how to navigate common mistakes like uniform incentive structures and insufficient listening channels that undermine true connection with your workforce.Building Virtual Bridges: In a remote work era, one-on-one meetings are more than just touchpoints; they are lifelines that foster support and connection amidst isolation.The Intimacy Factor**: Explore how trust and understanding in professional relationships enhance recognition and nurture a supportive work environment.Meet MaryMary Poppen is President of HRIZONS Employee Experience andProfessor of Practice at Michigan State University teaching in theCustomer Experience Management (CXM) Master’s Degree program. Sheis also a CS Angel investor.Prior to her current focus, Mary was Glint’s Chief Customer Officer atLinkedIn and Chief Customer Officer for SAP’s Global Cloud businessbefore that. Mary holds a Master’s Degree in Industrial/OrganizationalPsychology and has over 20 years of customer delivery, businessconsulting and executive leadership experience. She is a well-recognizedcustomer and employee experience thought leader, speaking at globalevents and authoring several publications in this space. She recentlypublished a book entitled “Goodbye, Churn. Hello, Growth!”In addition to her current roles, Mary enjoys serving as a Board Advisorand executive coach, and has a passion for giving back through femalementorship programs. In her spare time, Mary enjoys traveling with herhusband and two sons, playing Pickleball, and wine-tasting with friends.Subscribe to The Delighted Customer Podcast so you don't miss an episode: https://www.empoweredcx.com/podcast Subscribe to The Delighted Customer Newsletter for practical tips and insights: https://www.empoweredcx.com/delightedcustomersnewsletter
Released:
Feb 15, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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