The Great Gen Z Gaze

July 11, 2025 | By: John DiJulius

Gen Z’s Lack of Service Aptitude Infuriates Customers Some are calling it the “Gen Z gaze”. Recently, on the platform X, older generations complained about the lousy customer service they are receiving nowadays, mainly from the younger generations. X user @pbprot shared a post that gained over 1.7 million views and started a firestorm of… Read Full Article

212: Mastering The Art of Listening

July 10, 2025 | By: John DiJulius

Mastering the Art of Listening Summary In this episode of the Customer Service Revolution podcast, John DiJulius and Denise Thompson discuss the importance of listening in customer service and leadership. They explore recent trends in customer experience, the art of listening, and practical tips for improving listening skills. The conversation emphasizes curiosity, engagement, and the… Read Full Article

211: Building Empathy Using A Day in The Life Video

July 03, 2025 | By: John DiJulius

Day in the life Summary In this episode, Denise Thompson and John DiJulius discuss various themes surrounding age, happiness, and the importance of kindness in society. They delve into the findings of the World Happiness Report, highlighting the decline in happiness in the US and the specific struggles faced by young adults. The conversation… Read Full Article

Say it ain’t so. Has Southwest turned into just Another US Airline?

June 30, 2025 | By: John DiJulius

For over 4 decades, Southwest was an outlier in the US airline industry. They provided great customer service in an industry where it appeared their competitors were fighting to be the worst. Southwest was consistently ranked the #1 airline in domestic customer satisfaction. In our consulting workshops, Southwest was consistently mentioned when asked about what… Read Full Article

210: The Power of Customer Experience Action Statements

June 26, 2025 | By: John DiJulius

The Customer Experience Action Statement Summary In this episode of the Customer Service Revolution podcast, John DiJulius discusses the importance of the Customer Experience Action Statement and its role in transforming organizational culture. He explains how this statement serves as a guiding principle for employees in their interactions with customers, emphasizing the need for actionable… Read Full Article

Chipotle Cuts Hiring Time by 75% Using AI Recruiter

June 23, 2025 | By: John DiJulius

Chipotle CEO Scott Boatwright recently confirmed that the chain aims to open a new location roughly every 24 hours throughout 2025. This hyper-speed rollout is fueled by the goal to nearly double their footprint, to 7,000 locations in North America by decade’s end. AI-driven hiring and operations tools are powering this rapid rollout, part of… Read Full Article

209: Achieving NPS Growth Through Client Engagement

June 19, 2025 | By: Dave Murray

Achieving NPS Growth Through Client Engagement Summary In this episode of the Customer Experience Revolution podcast, host Dave Murray speaks with Victor Aranda from KeyBank about the transformative ‘Moments Matter’ initiative. They discuss the framework’s three pillars, the impressive growth in Net Promoter Score (NPS), and the strategies implemented to sustain momentum and consistency in… Read Full Article

A Company That Fired 700 Employees and Replaced Them with AI Admitted it was a Mistake / Are Your Employees Suffering From Boreout?

June 13, 2025 | By: John DiJulius

Klarna is rehiring human employees after previously replacing a significant portion of its workforce with artificial intelligence (AI) In 2022, Klarna, a Swedish fintech company, laid off approximately 700 employees as part of a strategic move to automate operations using AI. The decision aimed to increase operational efficiency and reduce costs. By 2024, Klarna claimed… Read Full Article

208: Building Relationships in a Digital Age

June 12, 2025 | By: John DiJulius

Building Relationships in a Digital Age Summary In this episode of the Customer Service Revolution podcast, John DiJulius discusses the critical importance of human experience in business, emphasizing that while technology can enhance service, it cannot replace the unique value of personal interactions. He introduces the concept of URX (You Are the Experience) and highlights… Read Full Article

DoorDash Punishing Customers Who Don’t Tip / Turning Drawbacks into an Experience

June 06, 2025 | By: John DiJulius

Turning a Drawback into an Experience Sandals Montego Bay is situated directly adjacent to Sangster International Airport, which is in the primary departure flight path. As a result, guests can expect to hear and see planes taking off throughout the day. This is not ideal for guests who are mostly there to relax, whether at… Read Full Article