“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
“Leading the Witness. Know the difference! Using questions to manipulate, coerce, or lead people in directions which are not in their best… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“People love to be happy, enjoy a hearty laugh, and simply have fun. When you’re happy, everything feels right in the world… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Commonality & Camaraderie. By identifying, developing, and connecting powerful points of reference to others, you will have a rich resource of information… — 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
“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
“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
“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
“Use questions to find out where people are, where they want to be, and how you can help them cross the great… — 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
“A discreet person . . . • is strong, yet humble; • expresses genuine concern and interest; • exercises caution to avoid… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Wise leaders know that being personable ad friendly is the highly-prized personality for employees who are meeting, greeting, and engaging on the… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“So, what if you are not naturally funny? Don’t get discouraged. Do your research, gather ideas, and find your fun. Seek ways… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“The irony is that their enthusiasm for personal revelation can backfire badly and have the opposite effect. People become their own worst… — 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
“Socrates would teach his pupils by asking them intelligent and probing questions. By using their critical thinking skills and problem-solving abilities, they… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Trust and rapport are essential for moving a positive first impression forward to create a meaningful and lasting connection. They are the… — 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
“Going with Your Gut Your natural instincts are a great barometer for a person’s trustworthiness. Listen to your gut when something feels… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Are you the one who strives to brighten other people’s days or are you the one waiting for others to do that… — 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
“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
“I once knew a woman who had a reputation as a snob and a gossip. I would avoid her at parties because… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“When I was a young and aspiring speaker, I sought mentorship from a man who had been a Dale Carnegie trainer for… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Can I Trust You? Years ago, I heard Lou Holtz speak at a national conference. His rock-solid reputation preceded him—he is the… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“11 Benefits of Asking Questions “The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing.” – Albert… — 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
“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
“This insightful quote I once heard stays with me: “Tell me what gives you your sense of importance and I will tell… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“To Disclose or Not Disclose I just saw a poster: "Dirty laundry goes here (laundry basket) not here (Facebook logo)." Online and… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“The Gift that Keeps on Giving I once had a lovely real estate client named Jane who was an elderly lady living… — 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
“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
“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
