As the Corporate Educator in Residence at High Point University, Scott McKain has just spent a couple of days on campus at one of the nation’s most innovative institutions of higher learning. In this episode, he reveals one of the first steps that his friend, Dr. Nido Qubein, President of HPU, took to dramatically change the fortunes of the school — and how you can apply the same approach to your business or career.

It’s almost “chicken and egg” — which comes first for your organization, department, or career: people or process? Do you put the process of creating and delivering your products or services ahead of the people you serve and work with — or do you put them ahead of the process? Scott McKain explores how cultural changes have impacted the way that leaders need to respond — and offers his choice — on today’s PROJECT DISTINCT.

A forgotten briefcase at the Las Vegas airport generated repeat business for a private car company. How can errors with customers turn them into loyal clients of your products and services? That’s the topic of today’s PROJECT DISTINCT — what steps do you take to “make it right” when mistakes are made with customers. Scott McKain explains how to turn bad experiences into positive relationships on this edition of the podcast.

When the group Scott McKain is speaking to in Maui entered the ballroom for the conference’s farewell dinner, they saw that Jody — who had served the attendees on opening night — was once again their bartender. Spontaneously, the group burst into applause at the sight of her. Her attitude and enthusiasm was infectious…to a degree that it uplifted both her customers and her colleagues. How can YOU attract more “Jodys” to your team? And, what role does your culture play in that effort? On today’s episode of PROJECT DISTINCT, Scott McKain will discuss WHY this is critical!

There is a fundamental reason why your marketing — and even your advertising — is not creating the engaged, loyal customers that you desire. Whether you’re a senior executive at a large organization…and entrepreneur building a business…or a sales professional trying to expand your efforts…this episode of PROJECT DISTINCT from Scott McKain is critical for you!

If you’re not delivering great customer service, it’s because you evidently don’t WANT TO. That’s what Scott McKain is emphatically stating on today’s PROJECT DISTINCT. He suggests that if Indiana’s Bureau of Motor Vehicles can do it — there’s no excuse for any of the rest of us. If you’re not a fan of your local BMV…you may be SHOCKED — and learn about commitment to customer service — from what you hear on today’s episode!

On today’s episode, Scott Mckain suggests that MOST organizations are disconnected from what their own customers are experiencing as they do business with them. And, this lack of understanding even spreads to the front line people on your own team! Learn what to do to reconnect your thinking with that of your customers — and, what Scott says is one of the “saddest shows on television” relates to this phenomenon.