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In this episode, Dan Smitley shares practical insights on how WFM leaders can better balance business goals, customer expectations, and employee needs. We also discuss collaboration, leadership, and where AI is taking Workforce Management next.

In this episode of Contact Center Perspectives, host Tracy Weinger speaks with Florian Raschbichler from HiveMQ about how AI agents are transforming customer success. Florian shares how AI is being applied across the entire customer journey, helping teams scale operations, improve efficiency, and f…

Jackob Alaluf, VP of Customer Experience at Bridgewise, explains why CX is the ultimate business differentiator. Drawing on 35 years across B2B and B2C, he shares how people, satisfaction, and retention drive long-term success. His perspective reframes how companies should define growth in highly c…

Mark McKercher, VP of Global Customer Support at Sovos, explains why most AI efforts fail before they begin. He reveals how unrealistic expectations and weak foundations derail success. He shows how AI can turn support into a revenue driver through cross-functional collaboration. He closes with why…

Simas Tamosaitis, Director of Customer Service at Mastermind.com, outlines a mission-driven CX framework that shifts teams from transactional to transformative. He explains how mindset, mission, and clear KPIs create consistent customer outcomes. He shows why empowered agents turn edge cases into a…

Tracey Djordjevic, Director of Customer Service at Clarion Medical Technologies, explains why embracing constant change defines effective service leadership. She connects personal mindset with team stability through transitions. Tracey cites the principle that growth demands continuous improvement …

Marcia Daniel, Chief Client Officer at Ferrilli, explains why reliable data is the backbone of customer experience and growth. She connects NPS, CSAT, and help desk insights to business outcomes leaders can trust. Marcia shows how consistency and cybersecurity protect brand credibility and donor co…

Brie Clements, Senior Director of Customer Service and Support at For The Record, details a practical shift from reactive fixes to proactive services. She maps roles, builds a skills matrix, and stabilizes operations. Brie demonstrates how proactive inspections can generate recurring revenue. She c…

Amber Scott, VP of Customer Experience at Serta Simmons Bedding, explains why basic empathy is now table stakes. She shares how clear expectations and promise-keeping create trust. Amber connects hospitality with measurable business outcomes. She closes on aligning CX to company objectives for grow…