Most CS teams operate as the cleanup crew for decisions they were never consulted on. Sales closes bad-fit deals, product makes changes that create customer friction, and CS is left to manage the consequences without the authority to prevent any of it. This episode is a full breakdown of why CS needs veto power, where it actually matters, and how to build the credibility and positioning to earn it without becoming the function that always says no.You'll learn:What veto power actually means for a CS function and what it doesn'tThe four specific areas where CS should have veto power and how to make the case for eachThe four credibility moves that earn the authority CS needsHow to use veto power well so it grows over time instead of erodingThis episode is for CS leaders who are tired of being asked to fix problems they were never consulted about and who want a practical approach to building the kind of authority that prevents those problems in the first place.Ways I Can Help You Level Up Customer Success:Value Realization Framework Online Course: Install a repeatable system your team can run: deliver value, prove outcomes, and drive retention and expansion. Self-paced with ready-to-use templates. Learn more.Newsletter: Practical, revenue-driven CS strategies in your inbox. No fluff. Subscribe here.1:1 Coaching: Hands-on guidance to roll out value realization in your org. Book a free consult call.For more information, visit my website: Explore more resources and insights. CS RevSpeakLet's Connect on Linkedin: Get weekly insights, templates and real talk on CS leadership. Follow Angeline on LinkedIn.Until next time, keep driving success and speaking the language of revenue!

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