“When we trust someone or something, we place our faith and confidence in their word, reliability, and deeds. Without trust and rapport,… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“When we look at our words and deeds in this context, it strengthens our resolve to be incredibly selective. Everything we say… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Use Fun & Humor. Humor lightens spirits, comforts through a challenge, brings people together, engages, and entertains. Bring delight and joy to… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Find Your Funny Bone . . . Life provides plenty of material for things for you to laugh at. Seek irony, coincidence,… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“I have noticed generational humor exists as well. Since our frames of reference and cultural influences vary, there is a lot of… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Life wasn’t meant to be so serious. Enjoy life, be fun, spend time with people who make you happy, widen that smile,… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Be Personable & Friendly. People who are genuinely warm and sincerely kind are easy to talk to, easy to like and bring… — 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
“Expand Your Repertoire . . . Professional humorists and comedians, like Jeanie Robertson, maintain joke files filled with assorted topics, anecdotes, and… — 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
“There will be times when you would be wise to err on the side of caution. And rather than making a magnificent… — 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
“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
“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
“Follow your heart, but take your brain with you!" After buying an armload of funny books filled with clean jokes, one-liners, and… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“How's your humor? What can you do to have more humorous lines to use in the right place at the right time?… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“11 Tips for Building Rapport 1. Adapt to the other person’s energy level. 2. Assume rapport. 3. Be open and friendly. 4.… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Animation. Enthusiasm. Sincerity. Excitement. Acceptance. Have I just described your family dog? You’re happy to see him because he is so happy… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“The variety of political positions shared on Facebook in the 2016 Presidential Election was both entertaining and, sadly, destructive. I observed friends… — 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
“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
“Earning Trust & Cooperation The number one thing which stands between you and meeting a new person is tension. What is the… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“8 Ways to Shine a Positive Light on Others 1. Let the other person appear smart. The person who desperately tries to… — 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
“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
“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
“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
“If people would read more of these humor books, they wouldn’t need all those self-improvement books!” — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“For leaders, trust can make all the difference in the viability of their teams. When there is mistrust or low connectivity, teams… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Trust and rapport are listed in that order because without first building trust, healthy rapport is not possible.” — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“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
“Rapport allows you to create a friendly compatibility and easy companionship which feels comfortable and enjoyable.” — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“When a leader nurtures an environment of trust, respect, and honesty—business soars, creativity and problem-solving are inspired, and collaboration enables people get… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Humor lightens our spirits, comforts us through the challenge, brings people together, and helps us to remember the positive sides of life.… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“These special people are genuinely warm, sincerely kind, and put people at ease with their inviting nature and light-hearted conversation. They are… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Use Discretion & Good Judgment. Don't share your most embarrassing moments with public exposure. Doing what is right is not always easy… — 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
“Humor can heal the heart, instill hope, bring people together, and remind them that life isn’t meant to be so doggone serious.… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
