What Chair is Your Service?

What Chair is Your Service?

It started with a discussion over the duties of a particular committee chair at my church.   After twenty minutes of esoteric ballyhoo ranging from “the chair provides order” (not a big worry in my conservative church), and “the chair brings leadership” (we are...
So, What’s Santa Bringing You?

So, What’s Santa Bringing You?

My wife and I are in the middle of brainstorming cool presents for our three granddaughters. We asked them for suggestions. The 11 and 13 year olds took a clipboard and made a list, complete with brand names and model numbers. But, the 9 year old took a completely...
Do You Deliver Knockout Service?

Do You Deliver Knockout Service?

It is December and two beautiful flowers are blooming at my house. A Christmas cactus that only shows its gorgeous red flowers in December, and a large collection of Knock Out roses that bloom red roses all year long. It is like customer service. Sometimes, we deliver...
Getting Your Customers To Paint

Getting Your Customers To Paint

“My right hand shakes a bit as you can see,” he said, as he was serving his plate next to me at the giant salad bar. “But, when I stand at the easel and paint, it does not shake at all.” The author of these powerful words came from a high school classmate at our...
Take Your Customers on a Camping Trip

Take Your Customers on a Camping Trip

I am an avid fan of camping. Not the KOA type with too many loud TV’s, barking dogs and kids with no governor on their decibel level. I prefer primitive camping in a tent and sleeping bag in a remote area with no amenities but the ones you bring or create. You are...
Service Without an Upcharge

Service Without an Upcharge

It was a small gesture. But, it was one that carried a giant meaning. Plus, it was a detail that played out in many ways from start to finish. My wife and I had an early morning breakfast at the Huddle House in Clarkesville, GA, a few miles from our river home. Their...