“Discretion & Good Judgment . . . The flagrant lack of decorum, reckless behavior, and poor judgment exhibited in our world today… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Why do some people feel the need to throw a person's errors or weaknesses in their face or criticize their shortcomings? What… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“What About the Social Introvert? Perhaps you don’t want to talk! Maybe you prefer to speak only when responding to another person.… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Think of fun ways you can connect with your business or social circles. When you’re with your tribe—or like-minded people—they’ll laugh and… — 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
“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
“Once you start looking, you will discover unlimited links and openers for nurturing camaraderie. Do you drive the same car? Did you… — 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
“In sales, this tactic comes across as pushy, arrogant, and uncaring. It doesn’t have to be this way. Admittedly, it may take… — 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
“Strengthen your first impressions by making the intentional effort to first earn people’s trust, and rapport will naturally follow.” — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Be Interested & Interesting. People will be more interested in you when you are interested in them. If you want to impress,… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“People love to talk about themselves. When you provide them with an opening and a platform for them to do so, you… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“A wise business practice is to become a prolific note-taker if you aren’t already. When you’ve had a great conversation or interaction… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“The bottom line is that, as human beings, we all crave belonging and connection. This only happens when trust is established and… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“What are those behaviors that make us take pause to think twice about a person’s trustworthiness? Guarded body language, lack of eye… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“People who exude these qualities are treasures indeed—not only to the friends they make and strangers they meet, but to the companies… — 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
“Teddy Roosevelt has been credited with saying, “People don't care how much you know until they know how much you care.” Think… — 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
“I, however, typically trust people until they prove me wrong. As an energy-sensitive person with a highly intuitive nature, I pick up… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“When the people we meet demonstrate that their presence brings value, consideration, or contribution, we are much more likely to be open,… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“The South is known for its "Southern Hospitality," and I feel fortunate to have grown up in such a friendly and caring… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Rather than trying hard to be interesting and focusing on yourself, turn your attention to filling that need in others.” — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“When you sincerely want to connect on deeper levels and encourage other people to talk about themselves, use open-ended questions to stimulate… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
