Many CX teams struggle with getting leaders to actively contribute to customer experience transformation. While most leaders say they support CX initiatives, translating that into meaningful action is often the real challenge.

In this episode, we explore a proven 3-step framework for leadership activation:

1. Understand Their Needs - Move beyond generic approaches by having deep one-on-one conversations with leaders to understand their specific context, challenges, and daily rhythms.

2. Monthly Check-ins - Create sustainable accountability through regular touchpoints that focus on reflection and learning, not punishment.

3. Quarterly Reflection - Facilitate both individual and group reflection sessions to accelerate learning and peer support.

We discuss why investing time in understanding each leader's unique situation pays dividends, how to make customer centricity tangible through specific habits and exercises, and why the timing of leadership activation is crucial for transformation success.

Key insights include the critical importance of middle management in CX success, practical techniques for making abstract concepts concrete, and why reflection is fundamental to any meaningful organizational change.

This episode is essential listening for CX professionals, transformation leaders, and managers looking to drive authentic customer-centric culture change throughout their organization.

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