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Key Traits of Challenger Brands that Allow Them to Punch Above Their Weight

Leading Blog

The answer to our new client’s dilemma lay hidden in his company’s extraordinary commitment to sales process and training. The mattress CEO was relentless about doing right by customers, and this made him very particular about who he hired and how they were trained. 10, 2020).

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Vulnerability, Trust, and a Thriving Business

Lead Change Blog

Sinek reflected and surmised that the true problem he observed was that this airline did not trust their employees to manage what is in front of them and handle it competently. Sinek states that one principle he looks for in successful companies is vulnerable teams. Vulnerability . Vulnerable employees are unguarded and empowered.

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Be More Like Southwest Airlines - Where All Employees Own The Culture

Eric Jacobson

If you''ve flown Southwest Airlines you know they''re tops in airline customer service, driven by a leadership style that creates a company-wide culture where all employees own that culture. This goes for every employee in your company, including the entire management team. Foster a culture that encourages celebration.

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Is Transportation a Good Career Path?

Talent Anarchy 1

Competitive Salaries Many transportation jobs offer competitive salaries, especially for roles that require specialised skills or extensive training. For example, long-haul truck drivers can earn a comfortable income, and airline pilots are among the highest-paid professionals in the industry.

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10 Elements of an Outstanding Customer Service Culture

Skip Prichard

Company culture is a hot topic of business discussion, dilating a lot of pupils and inducing heavy breathing in the board room. As someone who has spent their career going inside organizations that do customer service extremely well – from Nordstrom, USAA, Southwest Airlines, Zappos , L.L. Outstanding Customer Service Cultures.

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How Smart Companies Can Close The Skills Gap

Eric Jacobson

“In the next ten to fifteen years, rapid change in a post-pandemic world and emerging technology will revolutionize nearly every job, eliminate some, and create new forms of work that we have yet to imagine,” says Deanna Mulligan , author of the new book, Hire Purpose: How Smart Companies Can Close The Skills Gap. It is the entire world.

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All airlines are the same, except for their people.

Strategy Driven

Mostly on major airlines, but because I’m more interested in flying non-stop than getting travel miles or points, I take whatever airline is most convenient for my schedule. This past Friday I found myself flying Alaska Airlines from Atlanta, Georgia, to Portland, Oregon. I hope airline employees at your airport act that way!