“Do you attend networking events to give out as many cards as possible or is it your intention to deliver something of… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Orientation & Proximity. Be aware of the orientation between yourself and others so that you can be sensitive and responsive to their… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Becoming an empathetic listener helps you to better understand how another person feels and why they communicate as they do.” — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Being proactive and intentional will enable you to create a positive experience for yourself and others.” — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“In sales, this tactic comes across as pushy, arrogant, and uncaring. It doesn’t have to be this way. Admittedly, it may take… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“When you are socially aware, you will realize whether you are forcing yourself into a conversation or have actually been invited to… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“To gain greater understanding, clarity, and awareness, you must become aware of your values and beliefs. Think of a triangle or an… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“UN-Impressive Acts of Indiscretion • Forwarding other people's emails without getting permission. • Throwing other people under the bus to save yourself.… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Strengthen your first impressions by making the intentional effort to first earn people’s trust, and rapport will naturally follow.” — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Benefits of Being Nice • You set positive karma into motion. • What you give is what you get back in return.… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Be Interested & Interesting. People will be more interested in you when you are interested in them. If you want to impress,… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Expressing and demonstrating genuine interest for people can connect you on levels you may never have imagined.” — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“In his book, How to Win Friends & Influence People, Dale Carnegie encourages you to greet people with "animation and enthusiasm." This… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Every professional voice coach worth their salt will bring you back to the importance of tone, pace, and pitch. While these concepts… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“We must remember that some hand gestures which are commonly used and widely accepted in the U.S. might be considered rude or… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Too often when people hand us their cards, we quickly slip them into our pockets or purses without giving notice to what… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Google Proves Nice Counts. On a quest to discover what it takes to build the "perfect team," Google launched the Project Aristotle… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Asking permission to call someone by their first name is a gesture of gentility and consideration. And once permission is granted, the… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“People love to talk about themselves. When you provide them with an opening and a platform for them to do so, you… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“UN-Impressives of the Poor Listener • Thinking about what you should have done, could have done, or need to do. • Allowing… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“A wise business practice is to become a prolific note-taker if you aren’t already. When you’ve had a great conversation or interaction… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“The bottom line is that, as human beings, we all crave belonging and connection. This only happens when trust is established and… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Confession. Years ago, I was invited to a cocktail party for an Asian-American networking group. As I introduced myself to a Japanese… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“The "spot-on" accuracy of the results may astound you. Once you understand yourself and realize that other people have their own sets… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Just be Nice. Nice—this little word has a big meaning. Use it generously. Being nice helps people feel emotionally safe, allowing for… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
