Four Keys to Emotions and Customer Experience

When I deliver my program on Emotional Intelligence and Winning Teams, I keep front and center that we live in an emotional economy. We all have the opportunity to create great experiences for our customers and clients. The most important thing is how the customer feels about the experience. 

I’ve outlined four big questions to ask yourself (and maybe your team too) when it comes to creating these experiences. 
1. Was the customer “surprised and delighted” in a good way?
2. Was the customer happier after the experience compared to before?
3. Did they feel special and valued?
4. Do they want to tell others about the experience they had?

Emotions drive our behaviors. 

Emotions are everywhere and are the biggest factor in how we make decisions around our products and services.

I encourage you to gather your team members and discuss the following: 
1. What do we do to make our customers feel unique, special, and valued?

2. How do we include our customers in our process to ensure customization and that their needs are met?

3. How do we surprise and delight to make the experience memorable?

4. How do we create a level of loyalty that leads to lasting love and respect?

People don’t remember ordinary moments. People don’t get excited about what is reasonably expected. People remember moments that make them feel:

  • Special
  • Wonderful
  • Optimistic
  • Enriched
  • Safe
  • Respected
  • Excited
  • Successful
  • Surprised
  • Passionate
  • Happy
Decide, as a team, what emotions you want to design for your customers. Avoid emotions that are ordinary. Design and deliver emotions that enhance a memorable customer experience.

Here’s to the emotional economy of your customers!

—Steve

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About the Author

Steve Gutzler is the President of Leadership Quest, a Seattle-based leadership development company. Steve is a dynamic, highly-sought-after speaker who has delivered more than 2,500 presentations to a list of clients including Microsoft, Starbucks, the Seattle Seahawks, Pandora Radio, Boeing, Cisco, Starwood Corporation, the Ritz Carlton group, and the U.S. Social Security Administration. He recently was voted #1 by the readership of Huffington Post as the Most Inspirational Leader on Social Media.

A published author on leadership and emotional intelligence, Steve resides near Seattle with his wife Julie where they enjoy time with their three adult children and six grandchildren.