From the Trenches


Twenty years in contact centers leaves you with a lot of stories. Some are wins, some are lessons, and some are just plain funny. This is where I share the real ones — the moments that no training manual covers, no conference session prepares you for, and no org chart can explain. These are the stories from the floor, the war rooms, the late-night escalations, and the early-morning “how did that just happen” moments. If you’ve lived it, you’ll recognize it. If you’re just getting started, consider this your unofficial field guide

The Coffee Cup Holder