“Top sales professionals will confirm that nurturing their “sphere of influence” is essential to their success. When trust and rapport are well… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Choose the Happy Side of Life. Seek ways to bring humor, laughter, and joy to work. It will not only make work… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Is it better to be interested or interesting? Good question. People will be more interested in you when you first demonstrate that… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Trust and rapport are the connective tissue for gaining and maintaining healthy relationships. They provide people with the comfort and reassurance that… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“The best safeguards you have are to live with dignity, love, and self-respect, and to make choices you can be proud of… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“The truth may be true, but a discreet person understands that speaking the truth isn’t always helpful. It can also be hurtful… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“When a leader nurtures an environment of trust, respect, and honesty—business soars, creativity and problem-solving are inspired, and collaboration enables people get… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Rapport allows you to create a friendly compatibility and easy companionship which feels comfortable and enjoyable.” — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“We’ve all known that one salesperson whose primary motivation in a transaction is to earn a commission—regardless of their customer’s needs. From… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Discretion is the Larger Part of Valor Discretion represents both your personal self-respect and the respect you have for other people. A… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Expand Your Repertoire . . . Professional humorists and comedians, like Jeanie Robertson, maintain joke files filled with assorted topics, anecdotes, and… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Let Sleeping Dogs Lie When I hear someone expressing an adamant opinion which is diametrically opposed to my own, I have a… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“People consider trust differently. Some approach a new relationship with a degree of skepticism and want the other person to earn their… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“When trust is broken, foundational cracks occur which weaken the entire relationship. As with concrete, no amount of filling and patching you… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Be inquisitive. You already know what you know. A straightforward way to learn something new is simply by asking questions. The more… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Humor can heal the heart, instill hope, bring people together, and remind them that life isn’t meant to be so doggone serious.… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“In our digital world today, handwritten notes are an “old school” way to make people feel important. Email is easy and Facebook… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Check Your Ego at the Door. A big part of creating valuable, long-term connections requires setting your ego aside. For some, it’s… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Memory Makes Magic Happen “Have you ever been away from someone for a while and when you are reunited after a long… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“When all else fails, Mother Nature has provided you with a great social default for finding commonality with others. Since weather is… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“When Humor Falls Flat “Humor is not a "one-size fits all" guarantee. What is hilarious to one person may be offensive to… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“UN-Impressive Acts of Indiscretion • Forwarding other people's emails without getting permission. • Throwing other people under the bus to save yourself.… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Earning Trust & Cooperation The number one thing which stands between you and meeting a new person is tension. What is the… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“A discreet person . . . • is strong, yet humble; • expresses genuine concern and interest; • exercises caution to avoid… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Be a Discovery Expert. Be inquisitive. A wonderful way to get to know someone is simply by asking questions. The more you… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Open-ended questions open doors for new discoveries and opportunities. They encourage others to speak their truths, share their experiences, and express their… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Most people want, need, and respond positively to gestures of kindness and goodness. This universal friendliness connects humanity.” — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“As you rock rapport, you will open doors, earn loyalty, establish long-term relationships, and promote mutually respectful interaction. How can you break… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“The Truth Can Hurt . . . “Honesty is one of your most valuable virtues, however, when used without discretion, it can reap unfavorable repercussions.” — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Usually this kind of self-serving “honesty” will sabotage your success. If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all. Realize… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“From a leadership lean, are you the BOSS that creates fear and rules with an “iron fist” or are you a LEADER… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“For leaders, trust can make all the difference in the viability of their teams. When there is mistrust or low connectivity, teams… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“I’ve Got to Trust You to Like You People want to do business with people whom they like and trust. If anything… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“These special people are genuinely warm, sincerely kind, and put people at ease with their inviting nature and light-hearted conversation. They are… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Instant Access “When my twins were born, I moved abruptly from being a professional career woman to a full-time, stay-at-home mom. The… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Push versus Pull Marketing. Who wants to be pushed around? I certainly don’t. Statements push and questions pull. Don’t you prefer the… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“It can be a mean world; sadly, there is no shortage of rude people. Throughout my travels, I pleasantly discovered that if… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“We all know that person—the one who wakes up on the right side of the bed; the one who surely consumed a… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Sometimes we break people's trust accidentally. An infraction such as not returning a phone call, missing a deadline, being late for an… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Mary Kay Ash, the founder of the Mary Kay Cosmetic empire, taught her teams that most people have a sign hanging around… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
