“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
“As you seek new opportunities to make favorable first impressions, be ever aware of the subtle effect that physical positioning and distance/closeness… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Do you have a dream or desire that is burning a hole in your soul? Something that lights your fire and brings… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Navigating relationships within our own culture can be challenging enough. When diverse cultures are involved, however, a huge potential for misunderstanding, disrespect,… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“ASK YOURSELF: Are you presenting yourself in the best of all lights, online and off, and demonstrating the dignity of good manners?… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“When you are "off somewhere else" people notice. Have you found yourself in conversations in which you’re so concerned about what you… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Fuel Your Ride with Positive Energy. Having desire, vision, and focus will help you turn your bus in the right direction, and… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Identify confident people whom you admire and respect and notice what they do differently to project such confidence. Learn by observing role… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Fine-tune your rebounding and resiliency skills. Teach yourself different ways to stay mentally in the moment by projecting a friendly and positive… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“First, take complete responsibility for your life and current outcomes. Then take proactive steps for the necessary action to move forward in… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Imagine how many new friends you would make, how much new business you could create, and how much fun you could have… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“How's your humor? What can you do to have more humorous lines to use in the right place at the right time?… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“The synchronicity found in nature extends to the rhythm and patterns in our relationships; it explains how random events can come together… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Inversely, when you are in a small group of people or friends and you don’t make the effort to speak to everyone,… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Your encounters will be more successful when you slow down, pay attention, and become more mindfully aware of the world around you.… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“To remember people’s names, use rhyming, rhythm, adjectives, and alliteration—Use rhyming (trim Kim), rhythm (Sally sells seashells), adjectives (kind Kevin), and alliteration… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“The fact that someone is different from you does not make them wrong—it just makes them different. Why would we ever want… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“If you’re always taking, you will inevitably experience resistance and struggle. Without realizing it, you may be creating a firewall that is… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
NVC is founded on language and communication skills that strengthen our ability to remain human, even under trying conditions. — Marshall B. Rosenberg Copy Share Image
“How can you stand apart from the herd? How can you start to be noticed so people will remember you? How can… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Confidence is not a goal or a final ending point where you arrive and then stop once you reach it. Rather, it… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
I think one thing that's important for drivers is communication skills. Because you could describe the same problem to 10 different people,… — George Russell Copy Share Image
“More people continue to be and do exactly the things in life that prevent them from getting what they want or from… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“A high self-esteem can quickly deteriorate into egotism, arrogance, and an over-confidence that can backfire and turn people off.” — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“When you enter a room, a social situation, or a business meeting, be mindful of cues; read between the lines to better… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“When you feel low self-confidence, it is usually the result of the negative thoughts your inner critic whispers in the darkness of… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Manners Matter. Courteous behavior is the hallmark of healthy relations and human interaction. Manners ensure you will be more respected, admired, and… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“What steps can you take to prepare before meeting others to ensure that when you do show up, you are bringing your… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Many people go through life complaining, whining, and obsessing so much about what they don’t have that they are doing exactly what… — 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
All that has been integrated into NVC has been known for centuries about consciousness, language, communication skills, and use of power that… — Marshall B. Rosenberg Copy Share Image
“Variety is the Spice of Life. Voices come in all shapes, tones, and sizes. Some are compelling and effective, while others are… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Conversation starters. Icebreakers. Openers. However you choose to label them, that moment when the first words come out of your mouth can… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Authenticity isn’t just about saying “this is who I am”—it is also about being flexible enough to recognize and appreciate the uniqueness… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Eye Contact Can Reveal if a Person is . . . • Shy or gregarious • Honest or deceitful • Confident or… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“The elegance of etiquette is a timeless expression of class which transcends social status, demographics, educational level, and ethnicity. Good manners say… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Coordinating your gestures with someone’s subtle behaviors, can help you gain understanding, realize comfortable compatibility, and develop mutual trust.” — 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
“Fear is the number one reason why people do not take action. The divine irony is that most of the fears we… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Science proves that what appears to be solid is simply moving at a slower rate. Whereas, what is moving, grooving, and flowing,… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image