Articles - Soft Skills

Soft skills are what turn good customer conversations into great ones. In this section, you’ll find expert articles, coaching tips, and real-world examples that explore how to develop empathy, active listening, and emotional intelligence in the contact centre. Our content looks at what makes a positive interaction, how to train and reinforce the right behaviours, and why soft skills matter just as much as product knowledge or processes. By investing in these human qualities, you can create stronger relationships, better outcomes, and a service experience that truly stands out.

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Turn a Bad Team Leader Into a Good Team Leader
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Which Soft Skills Do CX Leaders Really Need?
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What’s Really Ruining Empathy in Customer Service?
Why Measuring Empathy in Digital Channels Really Matters
Why Measuring Empathy in Digital Channels Really Matters
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Help Your Top Performers Soar Even Higher
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How to Practice Patience in Customer Service
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What Will Agent Roles Look Like in 2035?
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How to Deal With Angry Customers
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How to Improve Your Agents’ Critical Thinking Skills
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Three Top Closing Statements for Live Chat
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Tips to Write Better Customer Emails
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How to Develop Empathy as a Skill in Your Frontline Teams
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Agent Statements for Supporting Bereaved Customers
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5 Soft Skills Every Agent Needs Before Taking Their First Call
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Examples of Customer Service Empathy Statements
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Reassurance Statements in Customer Service – With Examples
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What Are Soft Skills?
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Top Tips for Dealing With Anxious Customers
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What Is the ABC Approach?
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How to Deliver Bad News in Customer Service
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100 Complimentary Words and Phrases to Use in Customer Service
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Examples of Tone of Voice in Action
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A Quick Guide to the Feel, Felt, Found Approach
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The Best De-Escalation Techniques