The Simple Truths of Service: Inspired by Johnny the Bagger
By Ken Blanchard and Barbara Glanz
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The Simple Truths of Service is an inspiring true story about Johnny, a very special young man whose creative choices will spark the way your company approaches their clients. By putting his own personal mark on each customer interaction, Johnny makes it clear that the bottom line of service is to lead with the heart.
His story, along with many others, provide a tool kit for the success of your company. After reading this book, your service team will be bursting with new ways to stand out from the crowd and really make a difference.
Ken Blanchard
Ken Blanchard is the founder and Chairman of The Ken Blanchard Companies. His One Minute Manager series has sold over 18 million copies and been translated into more than 25 languages. He has also written or co-authored numerous other books, including Gung Ho!, Big Bucks! and Raving Fans.
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The Simple Truths of Service - Ken Blanchard
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CONTENTS
Introduction
Johnny the Bagger®
The Simple Truths of Great Service
1:Great Service Inspires Stories
2:Great Service Uses Outside-the-Box Thinking
3:Great Service Is a Choice
4:Great Service Starts with a Clear Vision
5:Great Service Requires That Everyone Catch the Vision
6:Great Service Surprises People
7:Great Service Begins