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  • Podcast 149-Podcast 149-How One Word Can Decide If You Deserve a Raise (It’s Not What You Think)

    Podcast 149-Podcast 149-How One Word Can Decide If You Deserve a Raise (It’s Not What You Think)
    Aug 25 2025
    Do you really deserve a raise—or are you just hoping one comes your way? Many contact center leaders and professionals assume promotions and pay increases are outside of their control, but the truth is your leverage—the gap between the value you bring and the compensation you receive—is what determines whether your company can afford to lose you. Without leverage, raises, bonuses, and promotions remain out of reach no matter how hard you work. In this episode, you’ll discover: How to identify and strengthen five critical areas of leverage—performance, problem solving, leadership, culture, and unique value. Why documenting and communicating results makes the difference between being overlooked and being irreplaceable. Practical ways to grow your skills and become the person your company doesn’t want to see walk out the door.
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    14 min
  • Podcast 148-How AI Promises Career-Changing ROI in Contact Centers (If You Apply It Right)

    Podcast 148-How AI Promises Career-Changing ROI in Contact Centers (If You Apply It Right)
    Aug 18 2025
    Are you overlooking the simple AI-driven changes in your contact center that could deliver career-changing ROI? Every leader is under pressure to cut costs, improve service quality, and support agents — and the latest AI tools promise to do it all. But success isn’t about the technology itself; it’s about how you apply it to speed up service, improve accuracy, and build a stronger coaching culture. In this episode, you’ll learn: The measurable ROI behind post-interaction summaries, Auto-QA, and real-time assist. How “faster, better, cheaper” works only when paired with culture and coaching. The hidden risks of waiting too long to adopt AI in your contact center. 👉
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    18 min
  • Podcast 147-Six Types of Turnover Sabotaging Your Contact Center & How to Stop Them

    Podcast 147-Six Types of Turnover Sabotaging Your Contact Center & How to Stop Them
    Jun 6 2025
    👉 Is high turnover silently wrecking your contact center — and what can you do about it before it's too late? If you’re a contact center leader battling unachievable KPIs, burnout, and constant agent attrition, this episode digs into the hidden dangers you’re facing — and how they’re stalling your team's performance and culture. Discover why the same outdated strategies are setting your center up for failure and how rethinking turnover can change everything. ✅ Learn the 6 most damaging types of turnover hurting your contact center right now — and how to spot them early. ✅ Discover practical, no-cost ways to strengthen your hiring, training, and coaching processes to boost retention starting tomorrow. ✅ Gain insights on how small, strategic changes can drive massive improvements in employee engagement, morale, and overall performance.
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    25 min
  • Podcast 146-Stop Coaching Listening—Start Living It- The Real Path to Great Contact Center Leadership

    Podcast 146-Stop Coaching Listening—Start Living It- The Real Path to Great Contact Center Leadership
    Apr 15 2025
    Are you just hearing... or are you truly listening? What if the key to becoming a respected leader isn’t what you say—but how deeply you listen? In the contact center world, we train agents to listen actively every day—yet many leaders struggle with the same skill. This episode dives into the crucial difference between hearing and listening, and how that one distinction could reshape your leadership, elevate team trust, and fast-track your influence up the org chart. By tuning in, you'll learn: How to eliminate distractions and sharpen your listening focus—even in noisy environments Practical verbal and nonverbal techniques that show your team you're locked in A powerful mindset shift for listening to your leader, your team, and even yourself Listen now to discover the 3 essential techniques that will make you a more present, effective, and trusted contact center leader.
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    19 min
  • Podcast 145- Show Me The Money! Why ROI Is Everything in Your Contact Center.

    Podcast 145- Show Me The Money! Why ROI Is Everything in Your Contact Center.
    Mar 10 2025
    When was the last time you used the term "ROI" at work? One hour ago? One month? Never? If you’re leading or want to lead in a contact center, understanding and using ROI should be second nature. In the high-pressure world of contact centers, every decision—whether about staffing, technology, or training—impacts the bottom line. Leaders who fail to measure success in terms of return on investment struggle to justify initiatives, optimize costs, and gain executive buy-in. If you want to stand out and advance your career, you must think like a business owner and master ROI. Learn how to frame your ideas and initiatives in terms of ROI to gain leadership support. Discover why cost-cutting isn’t about squeezing employees but about smarter, more efficient operations. Get practical, real-world strategies to balance engagement, efficiency, and profit while improving customer experience.
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    21 min
  • Podcast 144-Why Being a Giver Is the Secret Leadership Trait Contact Center Leaders Overlook

    Podcast 144-Why Being a Giver Is the Secret Leadership Trait Contact Center Leaders Overlook
    Feb 27 2025
    What’s the one thing that could transform your leadership, career, and personal relationships—without costing you a dime? In this episode, I reflect on the life of my late father, an extraordinary giver, and explore what it truly means to be a giver in both life and leadership. Whether it’s your time, wisdom, or support, giving can shape your legacy and elevate those around you. But how do you cultivate the right mindset to be a giver? Discover the four essential attributes of a true giver and how they can change your career and relationships. Learn how generosity and empathy can make you a more effective leader in the workplace. Find out why being intentional about giving can create a lasting impact on those around you.
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    22 min
  • Podcast 143-How AI Quality Unlocks Faster, Better, and Cheaper Contact Center Results—Recap Rundown

    Podcast 143-How AI Quality Unlocks Faster, Better, and Cheaper Contact Center Results—Recap Rundown
    Feb 10 2025
    Is AI truly revolutionizing contact centers, or is it just another buzzword? We’ve heard that AI will make our operations more “data-driven,” but is that really the game-changer, or have we been missing the bigger picture all along? If you're trying to justify AI in your contact center, you’re likely being told it will streamline operations, reduce costs, and improve customer experience. But what if the real power of AI isn’t just about automation—but about empowering people with the right data at the right time? In this episode, we cut through the AI hype and break down exactly where AI Quality delivers ROI—without losing sight of the people who make contact centers successful. Learn the four key mindsets required to make AI Quality work for your contact center. Discover the top three financial benefits AI delivers—from cutting post-call wrap-up time to optimizing QA resources. Understand how AI-driven insights create a faster, better, and cheaper approach that improves both agent performance and customer experience.
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    22 min
  • Podcast 142- Everybody WIns- The New Reality of AI Quality Monitoring

    Podcast 142- Everybody WIns- The New Reality of AI Quality Monitoring
    Jan 29 2025
    Have you ever worried about what’s hiding in the calls you don’t review? For decades, contact centers have only monitored a fraction of customer interactions, leaving hundreds of calls in the dark. But what if you could see everything? Traditional quality monitoring has always been limited by time and cost, meaning only a handful of calls get reviewed while the rest remain untouched. Now, AI is changing the game, offering 100% call monitoring. But is it really necessary? In this episode, we dive into whether full AI-driven quality monitoring is the right choice for your organization and what you need to make it work. Discover how AI-driven QM gives agents more confidence, faster feedback, and real success in their roles. Learn how supervisors can streamline coaching, celebrate wins, and focus on what truly matters. Understand how executives can gain better insights into customer experience, compliance, and operational efficiency with data-driven decision-making. And the best part? Everybody wins—agents, supervisors, executives, and most importantly, your customers.
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    26 min