“If people would read more of these humor books, they wouldn’t need all those self-improvement books!” — 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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“As you rock rapport, you will open doors, earn loyalty, establish long-term relationships, and promote mutually respectful interaction. How can you break… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Even if you’re not broadcasting your personal life to the universe through social media, choose your confidants wisely and with discretion. Your… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Having a sense of humor can be one of your greatest assets and equip you with an undeniable "attractor factor." The benefits… — 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
“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
“Usually this kind of self-serving “honesty” will sabotage your success. If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all. Realize… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Clown Around . . . Nancy Weil of The Laugh Academy gives people she meets red clown noses and shows them how… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Know your audience! With the high level of cultural sensitivity these days, it is often better to err on the side of… — 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
“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
“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
“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
