“Trust and rapport are listed in that order because without first building trust, healthy rapport is not possible.” — 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
“Most people want, need, and respond positively to gestures of kindness and goodness. This universal friendliness connects humanity.” — 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
“Active listening is one of the best services a company can provide.” — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Listening actively confirms for people that you are positively receiving and thoroughly understanding the message they are conveying.” — 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
“Rather than trying hard to be interesting and focusing on yourself, turn your attention to filling that need in others.” — 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
“The customer may not always be right but the negative press it can result in for a brand can be costly. It… — June Stoyer Copy Share Image
“Make It Fun. Have you ever been publicly acknowledged or called upon in a room filled with people? Depending on your personality… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“When you are fully present and engaged in your workplace, you will demonstrate that you care about the success of your organization,… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“The Words You Write “Few things scream ‘unprofessional’ faster than a poorly written letter or resume filled with errors, misspellings, misuse, and… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“When my son Nick was five years old, he was sitting at the kitchen bar while I prepared dinner. In typical busy… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“From a leadership lean, are you the BOSS that creates fear and rules with an “iron fist” or are you a LEADER… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“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
“Glow What can you do and how can you be in order to bring out the best in others and truly help… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Hugging is quite an intimate contact. Considering the studies done on proxemics we looked at earlier; when you get within two feet… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Although it may serve you well, any strength or skill which is overused can become a limitation when it forces you to… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“To Become an Attentive Listener . . . • Observe a person’s physical presence to see how their body language aligns with… — 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
“Many hospitality companies follow the "5 and 10 Rule," whereby when a customer is within ten feet of the employee, they should… — 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
“Most everyone has the classic question stamped on their forehead that asks, “What’s in It for Me?” It is not a matter… — 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
“In the hit movie, “Pay It Forward,” a middle school child dreams of how he can change the world by being the… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“The Service Mindset. When I began my real estate career at the age of twenty-two, I had a fresh Bachelor’s Degree in… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“I once knew a woman who had a reputation as a snob and a gossip. I would avoid her at parties because… — 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
“Why is this disengagement epidemic becoming the new norm? A few reasons I have witnessed in speaking with companies across the country… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“17 Ways to Just Be Nice “No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” ―Aesop 1. Be sincere. 2.… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“In her book, Ask Outrageously! my friend Linda Swindling suggests to “Mimic the body language of the most powerful people you know.… — 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
“13 Simple Ways to Deliver Service Beyond Self 1. Make it Easy for People to Do Business with You. 2. Be an… — 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
“What does a solid, comfortable, impressive handshake look and feel like? To deliver a great handshake . . . • Extend your… — 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
“12 Ways to Improve & Project Confident Posture 1. Go people watching. Note how you interpret the different postures you observe. This… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“In 1966, American anthropologist Edward T. Hall specified four distinct distance zones to describe the perception of physical space around us. Understanding… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Sometimes you must earn the right to be included. Otherwise, you may appear awkward or pushy.” — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
