Chip Bell

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OccupationsSpeaker, author, consultant
KnownforCustomer forensics, Customer journey mapping[1]

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Service innovation
Chip R. Bell
Dr. Chip R Bell
EducationUniversity of Georgia
Vanderbilt University
The George Washington University
OccupationsSpeaker, author, consultant
Known forCustomer forensics, Customer journey mapping[1]

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Service innovation

Chip R. Bell is an American author and consultant specializing in customer service and loyalty. He is known for developing methods for customer journey mapping and customer forensics.[3][4]

Chip Bell obtained his bachelor's degree in psychology and political science from the University of Georgia, a masters in Behavioral Science from Vanderbilt University, and a doctorate in Organizational Behavior/Human Resource Development from The George Washington University.[3][5]

Military service

Chip Bell served as an infantry unit commander with the 82nd Airborne Division during the Vietnam War, [3] and was a guerilla tactics instructor at the U.S. Army Infantry School at Fort Benning.[6] Bell received two Bronze Stars, two Purple Hearts, and two Air Medals.[7][8]

Publications

Bell has authored or co-authored twenty-four books.[9] In February 2017, Bell published a book titled Kaleidoscope: Delivering Innovative Service that Sparkles.[10][11] His works include Inside Your Customer's Imagination: 5 Secrets for Creating Breakthrough Products, Services, and Solutions (2020).[12]

Bibliography

  • Inside Your Customer's Imagination: 5 Secrets for Creating Breakthrough Products, Services, and Solutions Berrett-Koehler Publishers (2020); ISBN 9781523090204.
  • Book Mark: How to Be an Author Georgia Writer's Museum (2019); ISBN 0692069151.
  • Kaleidoscope: Delivering Innovative Service that Sparkles Greenleaf Book Group (2017); ISBN 9781626343948
  • Sprinkles: Creating Awesome Experiences Through Innovative Service Greenleaf Book Group (2015); ISBN 1626341753
  • Managers as Mentors: Building Partnerships for Learning, 3rd Edition (with Marshall Goldsmith), Berrett-Koehler Publishers (2013); ISBN 9781576750438
  • The 9½ Principles of Innovative Service, Simple Truths (2013)
  • Wired and Dangerous: How Your Customers Have Changed and What to Do About It (with John R. Patterson), Berrett-Koehler Publishers (2011); ISBN 9781605099750.
  • Take Their Breath Away: How Imaginative Service Creates Devoted Customers with John R. Patterson, John Wiley & Sons (2009)
  • Customer Loyalty Guaranteed: Create, Lead and Sustain Remarkable Customer Service (with John R. Patterson), Adams Business (2007); ISBN 1-59869-468-5
  • Magnetic Service: Secrets for Creating Passionately Devoted Customers (with Bilijack R. Bell), Berrett-Koehler Publishers (2006); ISBN 9781576753750.
  • Beep! Beep!: Competing in the Age of the Road Runner (with Oren Harari), Warner Books (2000); ISBN 0-446-52353-4
  • Knock Your Socks Off Service Recovery with Ron Zemke AMACOM (2000)
  • Service Magic: The Art of Amazing Your Customers (with Ron Zemke), Dearborn Trade (2003); ISBN 0-7931-6467-2
  • Customer Love: Attracting and Keeping Customers for Life Executive Excellence Publishing (2001); ISBN 1-890009-78-4
  • Dance Lessons: Six Steps to Great Partnership in Business and Life (with Heather Shea), Berrett-Koehler Publishers (1998); ISBN 9781576750438.
  • Customers as Partners-Building Relationships That Last: Building Relationships That Last, Berrett-Koehler Publishers (1994); ISBN 9781881052548.
  • Managing Knock Your Socks Off Service with Ron Zemke, AMACOM (1992)
  • Service Wisdom: Creating and Maintaining the Customer Service Edge (with Ron Zemke), Lakewoods Pubns (1989); ISBN 0-943210-08-9
  • Understanding Training: Perspectives and Practices (with Fredric Margolis), Pfeiffer & Co (1989); ISBN 0-88390-226-5
  • The Trainer’s Professional Development Handbook (with Ray Bard and Leslie Stephen), Wiley (publisher) (1987); ISBN 1-55542-067-2
  • Instructing for Results (with Fredric Margolis), Pfeiffer & Co (1986); ISBN 0-88390-196-X
  • Clients and Consultants: Meeting and Exceeding Expectations (with Leonard Nadler), UNKNO (1985); ISBN 0-87201-119-4

Awards

  • Top 30 Thought Leaders in North America - Leadership Excellence Magazine[13]
  • Leadership 500 Excellence Award, 2016[14]
  • Leadership Excellence 100 Top Thought Leaders for 2008[15]
  • 2018 Bronze Stevie Award for Innovative Customer Service Training Design[16]

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