Moments: We all have poignant ones in our lives that we can remember at the drop of a hat, but I never realized how important it actually is. Those “moments” can make a momentous impact on an individual and when you consider the impact it can make, it becomes quite important.
How to create moments for our customers (BE CREATORS!)
Think inexpensive: Phone call, card, taking time to talk to customers to make them feel valued/heard & Follow through!
Continually challenge yourself to find new ideas to ‘delight’ your clients. (Remember, it doesn’t have to be expensive or even time-consuming. Think ‘thoughtful’).
Specific Tactics for being Creators from the book The Power of Moments by Dan Heath
#1. Elevation: We need to create ‘Peak’ moments!
Ex: Magic Castle Hotel ~ looks like 1950 apartment complex, average rooms/lobby but here’s a fun fact: It’s TripAdvisor #2 rated hotel ~~> How? They figured out moments are “KEY”.
How did they infuse “moments” into their daily business? Here’s one example: At the average-looking pool, they installed a cherry red phone. Customers pick up the phone to call the”Popsicle Hotline” where a butler will bring out popsicles out to you on a silver tray with a butler dressed to a tee. A “WOW” MOMENT!
‘Whelm’ Them ~ don’t over or under do it. Meet basic needs and maybe then some, THEN create moment Peaks!!
Think of Southwest’s playful staff. They meet the basic needs to get from point A to point B, but they create those ‘moments’ we all remember and love! It’s everybody’s job and it’s culture throughout the business!
#2. Recognition
*Vastly under-utilized unfortunately in most businesses. Speak up and recognize those that give with something thoughtful.
#3. Connection with others ~ What makes relationships stronger?
*Understanding
*Validation
*Caring
In Business:
Know your client’s business!! Think of the experience of your clients dealing with YOU! Delight them!
Source: The Power of Moments (Dan Health)
(Podcast: Daniel Miller ~ How to Create Powerful Moments for the People You Serve)
