“Being grounded in your lifelong culture and your personal perspective, you are comfortable with the way you see things and may believe… — 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
“Conversation starters. Icebreakers. Openers. However you choose to label them, that moment when the first words come out of your mouth can… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“In years gone by, particularly in the East and the South, ladies would attend charm school to learn how to elegantly stand,… — 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
“Be the Inviter “When I began my speaking career, I designed and delivered motivational programs for children teaching them success skills for… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Employee Engagement “Employee Engagement” has become a very hot topic in recent years. The escalating statistics for disengagement are alarming. In 2015,… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“To remember people’s names, use rhyming, rhythm, adjectives, and alliteration—Use rhyming (trim Kim), rhythm (Sally sells seashells), adjectives (kind Kevin), and alliteration… — 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
“The space between meeting a stranger and making a new friend can be a short distance or a gaping chasm. By understanding… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Your encounters will be more successful when you slow down, pay attention, and become more mindfully aware of the world around you.… — 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 process of attentive listening makes the other person feel important, valued, and heard. For Nick, listening was, and still is, love.… — 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
“To me everything in business boils down to this: do you genuinely care about your customers - or just their cash?” — Rasheed Ogunlaru 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
“If people would read more of these humor books, they wouldn’t need all those self-improvement books!” — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“People consider trust differently. Some approach a new relationship with a degree of skepticism and want the other person to earn their… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Strategic Commonality “Social media has capitalized on helping people find others who share their similar interests, shared experiences, and common passions. With… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Show Them You CARE. In the business world, mastering conversational skills and paying attention to the details can take you to the… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Begin to take the initiative when you want to meet someone new. Be the one who steps forward first. Simply say hello… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Research by the Income Center for Tradeshows found that people are twice as likely to remember you if you shake hands. According… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Mindfulness means paying attention to what is happening at this very moment and being keenly aware of your surroundings and the people… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Move beyond yourself to serve a greater purpose and vision. Learn to mix, mingle, and glow, thus helping others feel more comfortable,… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“A person who offers a loose handshake, on the other hand (pun intended), may be interpreted as being uninterested, lacking confidence and… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image