“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
“Free Flowing Dialogue “Have you ever been engaged in a conversation which was so dynamic that you were both firing on all… — 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
“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
“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
“Active Listening. Practice this skill. You enhance communication; this confirms that the message another conveys is well received and thoroughly understood. You… — 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
“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
“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
“In our digital world today, handwritten notes are an “old school” way to make people feel important. Email is easy and Facebook… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Bull in a China Shop The metaphor “bull in a china shop” appropriately describes how a clumsy (or socially awkward) person can… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“The Gift of Gab She continued by saying, “Many people dismiss small talk as being a waste of time. If you think… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“For leaders, trust can make all the difference in the viability of their teams. When there is mistrust or low connectivity, teams… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Whether you master the art of asking questions to become a skilled communicator, start conversations, or to connect in a more meaningful… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“The Truth Can Hurt . . . “Honesty is one of your most valuable virtues, however, when used without discretion, it can reap unfavorable repercussions.” — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Sometimes you want to go where everybody knows your name, and they're always glad you came. You wanna be where you can… — 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
“Humor lightens our spirits, comforts us through the challenge, brings people together, and helps us to remember the positive sides of life.… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Being “out of sync” can be exasperating. Seek to synchronize to increase your chances for success and positive outcomes. Just because your… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“It is easier to do business and work with people who are most like ourselves.” — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“As a professional speaker and author, excellent grammar is crucial in my profession. Without the proper use of words and language, I… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“A closed-ended question, however, is one which could be answered with a one-word answer or a simple "yes" or "no." It can… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
