“Every time a new client hires me for a keynote, workshop, or coaching session, the first questions I ask them are, “What… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Why Do Some People NOT Take Initiative? • They have a FEAR of . . . rejection, looking stupid, failing, criticism, getting… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Encourage others to talk about themselves by asking questions and listening with genuine interest. Demonstrating such mutual respect will make you all… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“To remember people’s names, “Write it Down! —Whether you write their name down on the back of a card, a receipt, a… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“When you have orientational awareness, your perceptions and impressions are based on location and proximity. Orientation may imply hierarchy, position, and prestige,… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“To remember people’s names, Pay Attention—Minimize distractions and focus on what they are saying. Making a concerted effort to concentrate will help… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“The first step in getting unstuck and moving forward is to examine what is holding you back from taking action. The power… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“To remember people’s names, wash, rinse, repeat—Repeat a person’s name upon introduction, throughout the conversation, and as you bid farewell. Try it… — 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
“Think about the people in your life with whom you have the most engaging dialogue—the ones who will listen to you and… — 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
“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
“When you ask people about themselves, are you just being polite or do you truly want to know? When you focus your… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Being 100 percent in the moment and focusing on the person you’re with is one of the finest compliments you can offer.… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Communicating negatively (gossiping, bragging, bullying, and criticizing) can be disastrous to your reputation, cause you to lose the respect of others, and… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Just Show Up. Guess what? Being in the right place at the right time can’t happen without your first showing up. Companies… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“11 Ways to Be More Engaged 1. Care about others. 2. Be 100 percent in the moment. 3. Keep focus on the… — 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
“Watch, Listen, & Learn . . . Broaden your sense of humor by watching funny movies and shows, reading funny books, visiting… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Sometimes it is better to refrain from engaging in conversation because making no impression is better than making a bad impression.” — 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 spend a great deal of time on airplanes traveling from one speaking engagement to the next. There have been times when… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Exaggerating Your Gestures “Have you ever walked through a door and been jumped on by an over-enthusiastic dog with big paws who… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Look for all of the possible missteps in the following scenario. My friend Amy arrived at a consultation with her Hispanic business… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“4 Times to Get Tough . . . 1. Self-Respect—You don’t have to take everything on the chin and lose the respect… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
