“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
“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
“To remember people’s names, create a New Contact—Saving someone’s name shortly after meeting will help you retain it longer. Whether it is… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Being a conversational chameleon allows you to do that. One day I may be speaking to the CEO of a global company… — 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
“Is there overlap and similarity among personality profile assessments? Absolutely! Although each assessment packages information differently, you will recognize the common threads… — 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
“Too often when people hand us their cards, we quickly slip them into our pockets or purses without giving notice to what… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“To remember people’s names, use association—Creating a connection to something that has been important to you will give a name sticking power.… — 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
“Finding the right time is like discovering a social portal which opens a gate for others to receive your message and "get… — 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
“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
“In our high-tech world today, there are unlimited ways with which you can search for people, places, and events to connect you… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Tell me about yourself” is one of the best icebreakers and conversation openers you can have. Learn to ask questions using this… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“5 Reasons to Develop the Power of the Pause. It . . . 1. encourages your communication partner to express their thoughts… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“To position yourself as an expert, share your knowledge with others. Deliver presentations and teach others on your topic. Look what TED… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“In medicine, prescription before diagnosis is malpractice. Asking the right questions will help you discover a person’s needs and concerns so that… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Learning the personality styles of others will further heighten your awareness of differences to enhance your social agility. When you gain clarity… — 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
“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
“While some may consider being friendly an appealing personality trait, I challenge you to see it as a valuable skill. In a… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“On the other hand, when presented with a service-minded professional who strives to deliver the best possible experience, aren’t you duly impressed?… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“If you want to impress someone with how much you know, the best thing you can do is talk to them about… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“UN-Impressives • Lying. • Bragging. • Gossiping. • Cursing and using foul language. • Making self-deprecating comments. • Regularly expressing worry and… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Know your audience! With the high level of cultural sensitivity these days, it is often better to err on the side of… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Have you made a choice in your past which was right at the time, but once you had a chance to think… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Getting into Sync People feel the most comfortable with and gravitate more quickly to the people with whom they are the most… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Every time a new client hires me for a keynote, workshop, or coaching session, the first questions I ask them are, “What… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Along with the "Law of Attraction" there is also an "Attractor Factor" for easily building camaraderie and commonality for making a positive… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“The dictionary defines discretion as the quality of showing discernment, the ability to make responsible decisions, and behaving or speaking in such… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Oversharing Why do some people feel the need to share their deepest, darkest secrets with complete strangers or on social media? How… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Strategic Commonality “Social media has capitalized on helping people find others who share their similar interests, shared experiences, and common passions. With… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“When you ask people about themselves, are you just being polite or do you truly want to know? When you focus your… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Your thoughts become your attitudes, which become your actions, which become your behavior, which become your habits, which become your lifestyle, and… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Most everyone has the classic question stamped on their forehead that asks, “What’s in It for Me?” It is not a matter… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“I love to read. However, there have been times when certain books did not resonate with me because the timing was off… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“To master The Art of First Impressions for Positive Impact, it is imperative to understand some basic personality differences so that you… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“These "God Winks" may be an answer to prayer, a warning to change course, or a reward for doing things right. Become… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
