))
#98: Trust in CX: Lessons from the Executive Assistant to Ronald Reagan
Manage episode 435496286 series 3384955
Contenuto fornito da Mark Slatin and Mark Slatin | The Agile Brand. Tutti i contenuti dei podcast, inclusi episodi, grafica e descrizioni dei podcast, vengono caricati e forniti direttamente da Mark Slatin and Mark Slatin | The Agile Brand o dal partner della piattaforma podcast. Se ritieni che qualcuno stia utilizzando la tua opera protetta da copyright senza la tua autorizzazione, puoi seguire la procedura descritta qui https://it.player.fm/legal.
Trust in CX: Lessons from the Executive Assistant to Ronald Reagan
In the latest episode of the Delighted Customers podcast, Peggy Grande shares her fascinating journey from a regular middle-class family to becoming the executive assistant to President Ronald Reagan. From her unlikely selection to be the executive assistant for Ronald Reagan to her touching farewell to the 40th President of the United States, her stories provide invaluable lessons in building trust, particularly through the lens of the trust equation.
Here are some key takeaways:
Credibility: Peggy’s story emphasizes the importance of intuitive confidence and competence. She recalls, "I was young, yet I had to present myself as a voice of authority, even when I wasn't always completely confident in myself." This highlights that beyond technical skills, credibility is built by speaking confidently and being willing to take on tasks and make decisions quickly.
Reliability: Peggy demonstrated the immense value of dependability by always being present and prepared. She mentions, "I made it a habit to arrive at the office every day about a half hour before the office officially opened." Showing up consistently and anticipating needs is a cornerstone of reliability.
Intimacy: Building a safe space for confidential discussions and knowing when to offer empathy is essential. Peggy recounts a touching instance during Reagan's Alzheimer's battle, noting how she had to step in discreetly to help him finish a familiar story. This exemplifies psychological safety and the delicate balance of being supportive without undermining.
Self-Orientation: Selflessness in serving another's best interests can build profound trust. Peggy showcases this by emphasizing personalization in her tasks, such as learning Reagan's preferences and structuring his day accordingly. Her focus on others' needs over her own effectively strengthened her relationships and trustworthiness.
Show Notes:
Meet Peggy
Peggy Grande was Executive Assistant to President Ronald Reaganfrom 1989 – 1999, after he left the White House. She is author of the book, “The President Will See You Now: My Stories and Lessonsfrom Ronald Reagan’s Final Years.” She served as a Presidential appointee during the Trump Administration and considers it thehonor of a lifetime to have worked for two Presidents of the United States in both support and strategic roles.
Peggy is an international keynote speaker, TV and radio commentator, and widely published opinion writer in the US, UK,
Australia, and the Middle East. She was Chair of World for Brexit and was national spokesperson for a California ballot initiative. She
serves on the Board of Pepperdine University’s School of Public Policy and the Board of the Center for American Ideas.
Peggy is a graduate of Pepperdine University, mother of four grown children, and has two granddaughters.
LInkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenpeterson/
Website: https://www.questionpro.com/us/?
---------
The Delighted Customers Podcast is sponsored by Better Help
104 episodi
Condividi
