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The Day I Tried to Inspire a Team From the Top of a Customer Service Counter

The Day I Tried to Inspire a Team From the Top of a Customer Service Counterby: Connect Business AcademyPublished on: 30/10/2026

At 20, I climbed onto a customer service counter to inspire 50 retail staff. It didn't go quite as planned. A funny, humbling lesson in leadership, communication and emotional intelligence.

Leadership DevelopmentEmotional IntelligenceEffective CommunicationLeadership SkillsFirst-Time Managers
The Day I Tried to Inspire a Team From the Top of a Customer Service Counter