#MillennialMonday | Alex-Ann Green, CEO -SP!KE

October 8, 2019October 8, 20191 Comment

Customer Experience (CX) for Millennials, By Millennials

In the age of startups, there is no doubt that millennials are seeking opportunities to put their own unique stamp on the world of business.

The advent of technology has created many influential millennial entrepreneurs with internet-based service that have been doing extremely well. These entrepreneurs are rewriting the rules of business and have been able to access a consumer demographic that firms have targeted for years… their peers – “millennials”.

“The Magic of Service” is the theme for Customer Service Week 2019 (October 7-11) and 20/40 Exchange sat down with a millennial boss, Alex-Ann Green, Chief Executive Officer of SP!KE to talk about millennial consumers and to showcase to our millennial #exchangers, a few tips to keep in mind when running their businesses.

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It is OK to ask for help

November 15, 2018October 8, 2019Leave a comment

If you’ve ever shied away from asking for help out of fear of feeling weak, you are not alone.

I have always been afraid to ask people for help; especially when it’s beneficial to me and not them. I’ve always considered asking for help a vulnerability; after all, who wants to willingly reveal their weaknesses? Or so I thought.

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As I grew older and became more aware, I learned and accepted that I cannot do everything on my own. The old adage said, “No man is an island, no man stands alone”.

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Growing into your self

September 29, 2018March 12, 2019Leave a comment

Like many persons, I watched #NappilyEverAfter and I must say I was very much intrigued. I think like many others though, I had expected a wedding at the end of the movie. The lack thereof, however, signals that the focus of the movie wasn’t about the #happilyeverafter; but more so about stepping out of everyone’s idea of who you are and what you represent into your own true self. I must say, well played Sanaa Lathan!

Let’s raise a glass to self-acceptance, knowing that it is not determined by perfection.

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Do you have a personal budget?

September 24, 2018March 12, 2019Leave a comment

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Last Friday, I participated in a session hosted by a financial institution. The focus of the Luncheon was to encourage women to be financially stronger and smarter on their journey to fulfilling their goals and attaining wealth. The Presenter asked the following questions ….