“How do you enter a room? How do you walk into a job interview? How do you approach a sales prospect for… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Consider how others may feel about you before, during, and after talking. Are you projecting an attitude that results in others feeling… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“People who cast a negative energy can make us feel doubtful, devalued, and disrespected. In response, we contract and are left cold… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Bringing a great attitude with positive energy is one of the best strategies you can have for your personal and professional success.… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Ask anyone who has ever fallen in love at first sight and they will tell you—their mutual chemistry created an instant attraction.… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“While smiling is a powerful facial gesture, there are other expressions on your face which reveal an extraordinary number of emotions. A… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“According to the “universality studies” conducted by psychologists Paul Ekman, Carroll Izard, and Friesen (1969-1972), the words Happiness. Fear. Anger. Sadness. Contempt.… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Poor Posture Promotes . . . In addition to sabotaging people’s perceptions and impressions of you, poor posture can cause uncomfortable health… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“In the legend of Camelot, King Arthur gave consideration as to how his knights might be positioned spatially to impart a message… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Smiling reduces blood pressure by lowering the stress-inducing hormones, such as adrenaline and cortisol. As my mother, who is now in her… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Cheri Davis is a fun, energetic, positive, and beautiful friend. We both share a vibrant and positive energy which is a rare… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“As you navigate the various zones with people, a variety of specific physical and psychological responses is elicited from them. Until you… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“When you are sitting behind a desk with a person on the other side, there is a barrier between you that becomes… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“12 Reasons Why People Avoid Eye Contact 1. They do not want to reveal their feelings. 2. They are not being honest… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Look at the single words below; wear these emotions on your face for just a moment. Try them on for size and… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Being culturally aware and respectful of others’ cultures will help you to keep the habit of making eye contact in context. As… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“As the saying goes, "Smile and the world smiles with you, cry and you cry alone.” Smiling is a universal symbol of… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“When my son was a teenager, he would use the ‘poker face’ tactic when I was lecturing, nagging, or suggesting. As a… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Well Hello Halo! It is human nature for us to make generalized judgments about a person using only a couple of traits.… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Whether it is in a sales situation, love at first sight, a husband and wife having an important conversation, a parent disciplining… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Be aware, putting on a poker face can backfire during your first impressions because it can make people uncomfortable and make you… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“It is through these facial expressions that we write and feel our life story, create lifelong social habits—through which we are received… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“At networking events, I am a heat-seeking missile for happy, vibrant people. With experience and practice, you can develop a sixth sense… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“An Unapproachable person may be exhibiting behaviors which are . . . • Tense and prickly. • Remote and preoccupied. • Cold… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Unfortunately, while people may be considerate with their illness, they often lack the same consideration with their bad attitudes, not thinking twice… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Smiling is truly one of the most generous gifts you can give to another. You never know when your smile may inspire… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Become aware of the physical distance and spatial orientation that you experience while in the company of others. Being empathetic and sensitive… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Approachability. Being warm and inviting demonstrates comfort, care, and emotional safety all of which encourages engagement. Your openness says, “I’m happy to… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“It's a fact. We are magnets who attract whatever we are being. When we emit positive energy, thoughts, feelings, and vibrations, we… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Whether you smile to make a great first impression for customer service, building rapport, communicating your intentions, networking, sharing your happiness, closing… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“To touch or not to touch . . . that is the question. Handshakes, hugs, and other touching all have their appropriate… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“The next time you have a high-stakes meeting, a presentation, or an important social engagement, practice power posing beforehand to potently and… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Mirroring and matching works at the sub-conscious level and serves to make the other person feel more “comfortable” and connected to you.… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Social orientation can be used to your advantage to make a great first impression; however, it can also backfire when we violate… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“See Your Expressions Through the Eyes of Others. Take the initiative to stand in front of a mirror and practice a wide… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Proxemics is the study of human use of space and the effects that population density has on behavior, social interaction, and communication.… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“What saps your energy and drains your strength? If it makes you feel bad on the inside, it will make those around… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“We must remember that some hand gestures which are commonly used and widely accepted in the U.S. might be considered rude or… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Ask yourself and become more aware—are you . . . • Speaking poorly of others in judgment, gossip, and intolerance? • Looking… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“ASK YOURSELF: Do you appear self-confident or unsure? Do you project a calm demeanor or scream instability? Do you come across as… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
