“The Truth Can Hurt . . . “Honesty is one of your most valuable virtues, however, when used without discretion, it can reap unfavorable repercussions.” — 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
“When people are like you, conversations flow naturally and feel more relaxed, don’t they? You know what to say, how to talk,… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Make Others Feel Important. We all have an innate desire to feel important, be special, and feel appreciated. In your words and… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“1. Building Trust & Rapport. Trust and rapport are the heartbeat of business, the backbone of high performing teams, and the secret… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Choose the Happy Side of Life. Seek ways to bring humor, laughter, and joy to work. It will not only make work… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“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
“It can be a mean world; sadly, there is no shortage of rude people. Throughout my travels, I pleasantly discovered that if… — 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
“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
“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
“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
“Lenee's aunt is a master conversationalist who can enter a party of strangers and leave with a handful of new best friends.… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Finding commonality with another person can help you create an instant bond by transcending social differences and going straight to creating rapport.… — 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
“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
“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
“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
“When you are genuinely interested, your authenticity reveals itself in your body language, attitude, facial gestures, eye contact, and overall responsiveness.” — 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
“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
“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
“The truth may be true, but a discreet person understands that speaking the truth isn’t always helpful. It can also be hurtful… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“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
“A closed-ended question, however, is one which could be answered with a one-word answer or a simple "yes" or "no." It can… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Indiscretion and poor judgment not only can destroy a positive first impression, they also can have lasting negative consequences for which there… — 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
“Have you met people who are so set on exerting their position that they are oblivious to the feelings of others? That… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Don’t try to make a joke just to make a joke. Sometimes, as human beings, we so want to fit in and… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Discretion & Good Judgment . . . The flagrant lack of decorum, reckless behavior, and poor judgment exhibited in our world today… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Discretion is the Larger Part of Valor Discretion represents both your personal self-respect and the respect you have for other people. A… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“We’ve all known that one salesperson whose primary motivation in a transaction is to earn a commission—regardless of their customer’s needs. From… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
