“An engaging conversation is a two-way street. Learn to delight in dialogue to ensure mutual respect and consideration.” — 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
“Knowing when to say something is as important as knowing what or what not to say. You may have the perfect message,… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Voice Value. Your voice makes a first impression. Is your voice coming across as smart, friendly, and positive or ignorant, rude, and… — 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
“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
“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
“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
“The Rhythm of Relationships It’s not a mystery that there are certain people with whom we "click" and others with whom we… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“All in Good Time. The ancient Buddhist saying shares, “When the student is ready, the master will appear.” When the timing is… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“The synchronicity found in nature extends to the rhythm and patterns in our relationships; it explains how random events can come together… — 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
“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
“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
“Extroverts typically . . . • Process information externally by verbalizing, collaborating, brainstorming, discussing, sharing their ideas, and communicating until they achieve… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“My man Daniel sees twenty patients a day, many of whom he has never met before their appointment. With only fifteen to… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Introverts typically . . . • Process information internally. It is normal for them to continuously contemplate, generate, circulate, evaluate, question, and… — 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
“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
“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
“Groundbreaking research at Cal Tech has now revealed that humans not only tend to synchronize their movements, such as clapping in unison… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“We’ve all known the proverbial conversation hog who dominates a discussion and pays little notice to another person’s input. They’re so busy… — 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
“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
“Effective communication requires an elevated level of self-awareness, and desire to understand and appreciate one another.” — 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
“Eloquent speakers, communication experts, seasoned actors, and musicians all understand the transforming power of the pause. They know all too well that… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“The gracious timing of social synchronicity helps the sender’s message align and resonate with the receiver’s ability to recognize, receive, comprehend, and… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Labels have always represented limitation, conformity, and narrow-mindedness to me since the human personality is multi-faceted and continuously evolving. Perhaps that is… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Being a conversational chameleon allows you to do that. One day I may be speaking to the CEO of a global company… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“An ambivert navigates the introvert/extrovert spectrum with ease since they do not fit directly into either category. Since neither label applies to… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“In any friendship or partnership, there is always one that shines just a little bit brighter than the other. He doesn’t mean… — Molly Collier Copy Share Image
“Finding the right time is like discovering a social portal which opens a gate for others to receive your message and "get… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Learning the personality styles of others will further heighten your awareness of differences to enhance your social agility. When you gain clarity… — 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
“Being “out of sync” happens all the time . . . • Have you ever begun a discussion when the timing was… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Understanding Personality Styles Helps You: • Communicate more easily with others by understanding their perspectives. • Adapt your behavior to resonate with… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“The concept is made even more fascinating when you consider it as a psychological spectrum. Imagine a sliding scale of personalities that… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“I love to read. However, there have been times when certain books did not resonate with me because the timing was off… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
