“Mirroring and matching works at the sub-conscious level and serves to make the other person feel more “comfortable” and connected to you.… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“To cultivate bravery and courage, practice, practice, practice. Each time you test your bravery you grow your self-assurance and increase your comfort… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Expect good things from people; they feel it. You never know who you are going to meet, and projecting approachability will open… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Benefits of Being Nice • You set positive karma into motion. • What you give is what you get back in return.… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Take the initiative with deliberate steps to be a polite person: 1. Cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze. 2. Reciprocate… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“It is unimpressive to speaking rudely to others. Often, all we need to do to ensure that we do not launch into… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“As with most things in life, a healthy balance will keep us on the right path. To avoid too much eye contact… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“In his book, How to Win Friends & Influence People, Dale Carnegie encourages you to greet people with "animation and enthusiasm." This… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Every professional voice coach worth their salt will bring you back to the importance of tone, pace, and pitch. While these concepts… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Without even realizing it, we magnetize people, opportunities, and outcomes. Many people continue to attract dysfunctional folks who bring trauma, drama, crisis,… — 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
“As we explore this valuable non-verbal language, please note that these principles do not apply in many cultures around the world. In… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Google Proves Nice Counts. On a quest to discover what it takes to build the "perfect team," Google launched the Project Aristotle… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“When you see someone smile, does it naturally make you want to smile back? When you are irritable, do you find that… — 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
“Modeling for others a sincerely positive and encouraging countenance will not only enrich their lives, it can foster trust and appreciation for… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“What saps your energy and drains your strength? If it makes you feel bad on the inside, it will make those around… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“UN-Impressives of the Poor Listener • Thinking about what you should have done, could have done, or need to do. • Allowing… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Since we know people like to do business with people who are most like themselves, consider this: Excellent sales people understand that… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Confession. Years ago, I was invited to a cocktail party for an Asian-American networking group. As I introduced myself to a Japanese… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Whether it is in a sales situation, love at first sight, a husband and wife having an important conversation, a parent disciplining… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Approachability is a crucial way of being that empowers you with an extraordinary edge to make a great first impression, invite interaction,… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Just be Nice. Nice—this little word has a big meaning. Use it generously. Being nice helps people feel emotionally safe, allowing for… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“UN-Impressive ‘Compliments’ . . . • When compliments are used as a passive-aggressive way to manipulate others for personal gain. • Delivering… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Being a keen observer, I would think to myself, who is approachable? Who is someone I'd like to know? Who is putting… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
