Bob Whitman

In business, if people merely like you, you're in trouble. They need to love you Learn how building loyalty and modeling great customer service behavior to develop frontline teams is the key to building raving fans. To thrive in today's economy, it's not enough for customers to merely like you. They have to love you. Win their hearts and they will not only purchase more--they'll talk you up to everyone they know. But what turns casual customers into passionate promoters? What makes people stick with you for the long haul? The industry experts at FranklinCovey set out to unlock the mysteries of gaining the customer's loyalty. In an extensive study that involved 1,100 stores and thousands of people, they isolated examples that stood out in terms of revenues and profitability. They found that these "campfire stores" burned brighter than the rest thanks to fiercely loyal customers and the employees who delight in making their customers' lives easier. Now Leading Loyalty reveals the principles and practices of these everyday service heroes--the customer-facing employees who cultivate bonds and lift revenues through the roof. Full of eye-opening examples and practical tools, Leading Loyalty helps you infuse empathy, responsibility, and generosity into every interaction and: Make warm, authentic connectionsAsk the right questionsListen to learnDiscover the real job to be doneTake ownership of the customer's issueFollow up and strengthen the relationshipShare insights openly and kindlySurprise people with unexpected extrasModel, teach, and reinforce these essential behaviors through weekly team huddlesIt's time to invest in building loyalty. Even small improvements mean a big boost to your bottom line...and improves your business overall.

Stephen R. Covey is a renowned leadership authority, family expert, teacher, organizational consultant, and co-founder of FranklinCovey Co. He is author of several international bestsellers, including The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, which has sold over 20 million copies. He was named one of TIME Magazine's 25 Most Influential Americans. Dr. Covey holds the Jon M. Huntsman Presidential Chair in Leadership at the Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University.