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EPISODE · Nov 25, 2025 · 33 MIN

S07E04: The New Leadership Skills: Customer Experience

from The Leadership Gambit · host Chris Miller, Dane Smith

In a world where AI can copy almost anything, the one thing it can’t replace is the human experience people have with a brand. That’s why Customer Experience, or CX, has become one of the most powerful career accelerators for Millennials and Gen Z today. It's also built on a foundation of putting people focus at the heart of decisions, which promotes a new class of leader. In this episode, we break down why CX is the new competitive edge for both businesses and emerging leaders. You’ll learn how CX thinking helps you communicate better, influence decisions, build trust, and stand out in any role. We also explore how top companies like Amazon, Sephora, Zappos, and Best Buy use CX to win, and how you can apply the same principles to grow your career.Most importantly, you’ll walk away with simple, practical questions to bring CX into your daily work so you can get noticed, create impact, and lead in a way AI never will: with clarity, empathy, and real human insight.If you want to future-proof your career in the age of AI, this episode is your starting point.Additional References:Service-Profit Chain: How Quality Drives ProfitDelivering Happiness: A Path to Profits, Passion, and Purpose | Tony Hsieh | Talks at GoogleThe Heart of Business: Leadership Principles for the Next Era of Capitalism - Hubert JolySephora: The Omnichannel Strategy Which Redefined CX in Cosmetics - Omnichannel Customer Engagement PlatformBezonomics: How Amazon Is Changing Our Lives, and What the World's Best Companies Are Learning from It: Dumaine, Brian: 9781471184161: Amazon.com: BooksCXPA Global | HomeSupport the showReady to take your personal development to the next level? Visit www.theleadershipmovement.net to request access to our FREE quick start guides, self-assessments,  and other resources that you can use to turn your new knowledge into practice.

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In a world where AI can copy almost anything, the one thing it can’t replace is the human experience people have with a brand. That’s why Customer Experience, or CX, has become one of the most powerful career accelerators for Millennials and Gen Z today. It's also built on a foundation of putting people focus at the heart of decisions, which promotes a new class of leader. In this episode, we break down why CX is the new competitive edge for both businesses and emerging leaders. You’ll ...

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