“Throw out and discard all negative energy that comes your way and find the positives in the situations. You may be having… — 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
“How do you enter a room? How do you walk into a job interview? How do you approach a sales prospect for… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Ask anyone who has ever fallen in love at first sight and they will tell you—their mutual chemistry created an instant attraction.… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Bringing a great attitude with positive energy is one of the best strategies you can have for your personal and professional success.… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“According to the “universality studies” conducted by psychologists Paul Ekman, Carroll Izard, and Friesen (1969-1972), the words Happiness. Fear. Anger. Sadness. Contempt.… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Poor Posture Promotes . . . In addition to sabotaging people’s perceptions and impressions of you, poor posture can cause uncomfortable health… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Consider how others may feel about you before, during, and after talking. Are you projecting an attitude that results in others feeling… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“When you are sitting behind a desk with a person on the other side, there is a barrier between you that becomes… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“12 Reasons Why People Avoid Eye Contact 1. They do not want to reveal their feelings. 2. They are not being honest… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Look at the single words below; wear these emotions on your face for just a moment. Try them on for size and… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Is chemistry a biological reaction which supports the propagation of our species? Or is it simply about being excited to find someone… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Early in my sales career, various sales trainers taught our teams how to use matching and mirroring to build rapport and earn… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Brian is a deeply compassionate man who was sad to learn that his work colleague, Tom, had lost his 17-year-old daughter to… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Have you decided to simply smile and nod to avoid a confrontation with someone who was being a jerk? Have you ever… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“7 Ways to Improve Eye Contact at any Time 1. Relax into the moment by smiling. 2. Practice making eye contact with… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“People who cast a negative energy can make us feel doubtful, devalued, and disrespected. In response, we contract and are left cold… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“At networking events, I am a heat-seeking missile for happy, vibrant people. With experience and practice, you can develop a sixth sense… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“It is through these facial expressions that we write and feel our life story, create lifelong social habits—through which we are received… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Be aware, putting on a poker face can backfire during your first impressions because it can make people uncomfortable and make you… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“An Unapproachable person may be exhibiting behaviors which are . . . • Tense and prickly. • Remote and preoccupied. • Cold… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“When my son was a teenager, he would use the ‘poker face’ tactic when I was lecturing, nagging, or suggesting. As a… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Approachability. Being warm and inviting demonstrates comfort, care, and emotional safety all of which encourages engagement. Your openness says, “I’m happy to… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“The next time you have a high-stakes meeting, a presentation, or an important social engagement, practice power posing beforehand to potently and… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“It's a fact. We are magnets who attract whatever we are being. When we emit positive energy, thoughts, feelings, and vibrations, we… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Ask yourself and become more aware—are you . . . • Speaking poorly of others in judgment, gossip, and intolerance? • Looking… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“See Your Expressions Through the Eyes of Others. Take the initiative to stand in front of a mirror and practice a wide… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Social orientation can be used to your advantage to make a great first impression; however, it can also backfire when we violate… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Proxemics is the study of human use of space and the effects that population density has on behavior, social interaction, and communication.… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Instant chemistry feels great! It is a raw, organic emotion. The art and science of relationship chemistry is still a mystery to… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“ASK YOURSELF: Do you appear self-confident or unsure? Do you project a calm demeanor or scream instability? Do you come across as… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Mirroring is especially helpful when our differences may divide. Think of the times when you have made a diligent effort to speak… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Eye Contact. Direct eye contact is one of the best compliments you can give to another. You are subliminally telling them that… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Are you being approachable when you are around new people? Ever not know what to say? Simply smile when you make eye… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“My friend Julie was cooking dinner in her kitchen one night. Her expression was blank as she stood alone working by herself.… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“A light-hearted point to consider: Do you know the number one reason a man falls in love with a woman? Because of… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Smiling Bloopers • Insincere smiling can backfire! (Different from a shy smile that just beckons a friendly "hello.") • Transitioning from a… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Who are we the most comfortable with? People who are the most like us! The “Similarity-Attraction Hypothesis” (Newcomb, 1956) found that similar… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Being a keen observer, I would think to myself, who is approachable? Who is someone I'd like to know? Who is putting… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“What are you projecting? How are you showing up? Are you aware of how your expressions are impacting your communication with others?” — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
