“Mindful Awareness. Be fully involved in the moment—right now! Developing this ability instills a sixth sense for navigating connections. Be intentional and… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Usually this kind of self-serving “honesty” will sabotage your success. If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all. Realize… — 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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“Lenee's aunt is a master conversationalist who can enter a party of strangers and leave with a handful of new best friends.… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Finding commonality with another person can help you create an instant bond by transcending social differences and going straight to creating rapport.… — 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
“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
“A fast way to get a clear understanding of yourself and others is through personality a profile assessment. Many companies and hiring… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“The romantic notion of "opposites attract" works well in fairy tales. However, science proves that "like attracts like" for healthy communication and… — 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
“Indiscretion and poor judgment not only can destroy a positive first impression, they also can have lasting negative consequences for which there… — 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
“Conversation Starters. Your first words will not only shape your first impression, but they can create amazing connections, lead you to your… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“When people are like you, conversations flow naturally and feel more relaxed, don’t they? You know what to say, how to talk,… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Wise with Your Words. Speak words that support your highest good. Are your thoughts building you up or tearing you down? Notice… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Make Others Feel Important. We all have an innate desire to feel important, be special, and feel appreciated. In your words and… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“1. Building Trust & Rapport. Trust and rapport are the heartbeat of business, the backbone of high performing teams, and the secret… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Choose the Happy Side of Life. Seek ways to bring humor, laughter, and joy to work. It will not only make work… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Top sales professionals will confirm that nurturing their “sphere of influence” is essential to their success. When trust and rapport are well… — 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
“Leading the Witness. Know the difference! Using questions to manipulate, coerce, or lead people in directions which are not in their best… — 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
“Not everyone is going to like us or understand us. And that is okay. It may have nothing to do with us… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Have you ever met a new person and within seconds forgotten his or her name? It can be embarrassing, can’t it? Many… — 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
“Think of fun ways you can connect with your business or social circles. When you’re with your tribe—or like-minded people—they’ll laugh and… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“When you strive to become a conversational chameleon, you can more swiftly adapt to your environment and surroundings for your own safety,… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“What are those behaviors that make us take pause to think twice about a person’s trustworthiness? Guarded body language, lack of eye… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“To remember people’s names, introduce a “Just-Met” to someone else—Introduce your newfound acquaintance or friend to someone else. As you share her… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“When you are genuinely interested, your authenticity reveals itself in your body language, attitude, facial gestures, eye contact, and overall responsiveness.” — 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
“Understanding a wide range of personalities will help improve your communication, connection, and engagement not only at work, but in your relationships… — 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
“Social synchronicity will help you stay open-minded regarding coincidence and serendipity. It is worth considering whether people are showing up in your… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Rather than using these pages for a boring English lesson, I will simply encourage you to become keenly aware and pay close… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
