“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
“These special people are genuinely warm, sincerely kind, and put people at ease with their inviting nature and light-hearted conversation. They are… — 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
“When trust is broken, foundational cracks occur which weaken the entire relationship. As with concrete, no amount of filling and patching you… — 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
“Be inquisitive. You already know what you know. A straightforward way to learn something new is simply by asking questions. The more… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“To remember people’s names, use usual Imagery—Connect the name with a mental picture that will remind you of that person. If his… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“As you move forward in life, seek to build upon your understanding of our communication and personality differences so that you are… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“In our high-tech world today, there are unlimited ways with which you can search for people, places, and events to connect you… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Neen James (NeenJames.com) is an eloquent and successful international speaker who stands at four-feet-eleven with a rich Australian dialect and a high-pitched… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Once you start looking, you will discover unlimited links and openers for nurturing camaraderie. Do you drive the same car? Did you… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“I recently heard of a real estate professional who LOVES to cook. So, her niche market? Foodies. She attends local restaurant events… — 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
“It is not unusual for people to believe that their way is the best way—that they are right and everyone else is… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“International speaker and business consultant Jill Konrath authored the book, How to Sell to Big Companies. Jill shares that when sales people… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“What gives you your sense of importance and makes you feel special? Who and what bring out the best in you? What… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Conversational Chameleon We know that chameleons are lizards who are famous for their ability to change their colors and fit in as… — 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
“Although my sister, Liz, is socially engaging and very confident with people, she tends to more of an introvert. She generates energy… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Earning Trust & Cooperation The number one thing which stands between you and meeting a new person is tension. What is the… — 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
“When Humor Falls Flat “Humor is not a "one-size fits all" guarantee. What is hilarious to one person may be offensive to… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Susan RoAne is the bestselling author of How to Work a Room: The Ultimate Guide to Making Lasting Connections in Person and… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“A discreet person . . . • is strong, yet humble; • expresses genuine concern and interest; • exercises caution to avoid… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Be Personable & Friendly. People who are genuinely warm and sincerely kind are easy to talk to, easy to like and bring… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Life wasn’t meant to be so serious. Enjoy life, be fun, spend time with people who make you happy, widen that smile,… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“We all have individual ideas and agendas for managing our days and our lives. However, it is when we foster a sense… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“In his book, The Four Agreements, Miguel’s Ruiz encourages us to “not take things personally; people behave for their reasons, not ours.”… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“As soon as someone believes you cannot be trusted, you are stopped dead in your tracks. Whether this perceived loss of trustworthiness… — 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
“Watch, Listen, & Learn . . . Broaden your sense of humor by watching funny movies and shows, reading funny books, visiting… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Fine-tune your rebounding and resiliency skills. Teach yourself different ways to stay mentally in the moment by projecting a friendly and positive… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Use Fun & Humor. Humor lightens spirits, comforts through a challenge, brings people together, engages, and entertains. Bring delight and joy to… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“In The Art of Connection, you will learn simple, yet powerful ways to build trust and rapport for connecting with ease. By… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“The Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung (1875-1961) first introduced the concept of "synchronicity" to describe the meaningful coincidences which occur in our lives… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“A simple handshake is not always a simple handshake. The way it is delivered can take on a million meanings and interpretations.… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Having a second set of eyes to review what you do is an effective practice. Sometimes you will be so close to… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Using names with respect and consideration tells a person that you care, are present and engaged, and that you are genuinely interested… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Well-crafted and open-ended questions typically begin with What, Why, When, Who, How, and Where, all of which can prompt the most delightful… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“We can choose how we present ourselves to the world—and we should. From a sales perspective, who would you rather work with?… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image