<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>The right words can transform volatile scenarios into calm and productive encounters. But this book is about more than talk--it's about making sure your customers are happy.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>By providing clear techniques, behavioral science insights, case studies, situation-specific advice, and actionable practice exercises, workplace communication expert Richard Gallagher has created a resource that can help anyone master the delicate art of communication. The Customer Service Survival Kit recognizes that the worst customer situations demand more of front-line employees than good intentions and the right attitude. The book includes tangible tips and tricks to help readers discover how to lean into criticism, how to avoid trigger phrases that can make bad situations worse, the secret to helping people feel heard, how to safely deliver bad news, and how to become immune to intimidation--among many other skills.Issues with customers can send even the most seasoned service professionals into red alert. But you don't need to be a crisis counselor to effectively communicate your way out of a difficult spot. With the help of these valuable insights, lessons, and indispensable problem-solving tools, your organization holds the key to radically improving its customer service reputation.<p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br>Uh-oh! You know that panicked feeling when the customer is not just displeased or unhappy, but angry. Maybe even furious. And you know that the usual customer service protocols of courtesy and apologizing don't help in these red-alert situations. </p> </p> <i>The Customer Service Survival Kit </i>by Richard S. Gallagher is the first book packed with specific, step-by-step communication tactics tailored to steer potential disasters into calm, mutually agreeable solutions. Drawing from procedures rooted in behavioral science and used by crisis counselors and hostage negotiators, Gallagher explains: </p> </p> - How to defuse anger by "leaning into" criticism </p> - Which well-intentioned "trigger phrases" make a bad situation worse </p> - The secret to making upset customers feel deeply heard </p> - A simple divide-and-conquer approach to delivering bad news </p> - What to say when a situation is your fault, and what to say when it isn't </p> </p> Companies that have implemented Gallagher's principles have reaped the benefits in customer satisfaction rates, turnover levels, and sales. Illustrated by numerous examples and supported by practice exercises, <i>The Customer Service Survival Kit</i> will eliminate the fear of conflict and improve confidence and customer relations across the board. </p> </p> ADVANCE PRAISE FOR <i>THE CUSTOMER SERVICE SURVIVAL KIT</i> </p> </p> "This brilliant book is a page-turner. Richard Gallagher gives captivating explanations of more than just what to say to upset customers: he tells you why to say it, when, and how. It's a must-read for anyone who serves customers." </p> </p> -- <b>Marilyn Suttle</b> and <b>Lori Jo Vest</b>, authors, <i>Who's Your Gladys? How to Turn Even the Most Difficult Customer into Your Biggest Fan</i> </p> </p> "One of the most overlooked parts of providing great customer service is addressing the emotional state and needs of your customers--regardless of the 'facts' of the situation. Listen to Rich and you'll nail this crucial aspect of service--and greatly enhance your company's performance." </p> </p> -- <b>Micah Solomon</b>, author, High-Tech, High-Touch Customer Service </p> </p> <b>Richard S. Gallagher</b>, MA MFT, is a former customer support executive, practicing psychotherapist, and author of numerous books on customer service and communications skills. He has trained over 20,000 people on how to handle their most difficult situations with customers and others, and is one of the nation's leading experts on workplace communications skills. See his website at www.CustomerServiceSurvivalKit.com. </p><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>RICHARD S. GALLAGHER is a former customer support executive, practicing psychotherapist, and author of several books on customer service and communications skills. </p>
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