Thanks to everyone who submitted an article for this edition of the Customer Service Carnivale. Out of the 30 submissions, I chose the best articles that were related to service. So take some time out, enjoy the good reads, and be inspired!

I believe that strong leaders can inspire people to do their best work and provide excellent service. Find out 21 surprising facts about leadership research.

Many of us think that the only people who get tips for good service are waiters at the restaurant. Here are 10 services you should tip for, but people don't.

Interacting with people is part of everyday business life. I love these 25 improv tricks that will make you a better business person.

Using social media to connect with customers is now a "normal" thing. So, now what? Here is Deepika Bajaj's perspective: Social Media and Tribes #26: Social Media in 2011. Are you still in the GAME?

Free up time for important tasks like taking care of your customers by efficiently managing back room tasks like inventory tracking. Read Case Study: Inventory Software Frees Up Time for Other Tasks.

Although this next article isn't about customer service, per se, I hope that it will bring some inspiration into your life that will indirectly affect how you interact with customers. After all, business success is a mindset! Get 5 tips to make your day successful.

That concludes this edition. Submit your blog article to the next edition of customer service carnivale using our carnival submission form. Past posts and future hosts can be found on our blog carnival index page.