“When you enter a room, a social situation, or a business meeting, be mindful of cues; read between the lines to better… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“There are new habits you can adopt starting NOW that make you approachable and encourage other people to engage with you.” — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Variety is the Spice of Life. Voices come in all shapes, tones, and sizes. Some are compelling and effective, while others are… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Science proves that what appears to be solid is simply moving at a slower rate. Whereas, what is moving, grooving, and flowing,… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Coordinating your gestures with someone’s subtle behaviors, can help you gain understanding, realize comfortable compatibility, and develop mutual trust.” — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Polish the Gold. Be an optimist; look for the best in others, the best in situations, and focus on what is working… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Developing your eloquence and enunciation will reduce the likelihood of misinterpretation and misunderstanding, making your delivery more powerful.” — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Becoming aware of what you are doing and how others perceive you will provide you with instant insight for making changes where… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Most people are familiar with the rich, resonant tones of James Earl Jones and Morgan Freeman. Their signature voices bring strength, authority,… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Don't you love meeting an approachable person? They roll out the proverbial “welcome mat.” Their energy and engaging openness make us feel… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Become keenly aware of these three layers to discover whether you're listening with interest and intent for excellent communication and understanding—or are… — 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
“Rather than being green with envy, realize that a dramatic difference between the “haves” and “have-nots” is the “do” and “do-nots.” If… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Presenting “Mix, Mingle & Glow” in a social context is a lovely way to describe how you can make a great first… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“In his book, Networking is a Contact Sport, Joe Sweeney advises that when you attend networking events, act as if it is… — 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
“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
“A high-pitched voice may sound less authoritative, more youthful, and less experienced, whereas, a lower pitched voice may be perceived as being… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“To Move from Woe to Wow . . . Listen Attentively • Be fully present and give your customer your full attention.… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“I was once hired by an organization to deliver a workshop on networking. The goal was to provide their engineers with tools… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Poise: a graceful and elegant bearing in person; a composure of dignity and manner. Postures: the position of a person’s body when… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“In years gone by, particularly in the East and the South, ladies would attend charm school to learn how to elegantly stand,… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“You can have the perfect message, but it may fall on deaf ears when the listener is not prepared or open to… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“When having lunch or dinner at a long rectangular table, I prefer to take a middle chair so that I can turn… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Imagine how many new friends you would make, how much new business you could create, and how much fun you could have… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Contextual awareness represents a continuum of behaviors, which illustrates how and why groups of people unite or divide among cultures.” — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Approachable people are “straight-up.” It is comforting to know exactly what to expect when you see them. What you see is what… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Unfortunately, unapproachable leaders create a tense environment that may prevent their people from bringing their best strengths and talents or challenges and… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“A friend recently shared that even if he is in a rough mood, when someone smiles at him it enhances his kindness… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Be Brave. Bravery takes fortitude—put yourself on the line, even if you risk failing, falling, being embarrassed, or looking stupid—if being brave… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Your eyes are the windows to your soul” indeed. It is a cliché for a good reason—it is a timeless truth with… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Being brave requires taking deliberate action and doing something new that stretches you beyond your comfort zone.” — 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
“Being grounded in your lifelong culture and your personal perspective, you are comfortable with the way you see things and may believe… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“To cultivate bravery and courage, take a deep breath & relax: When you feel fear, your body tenses up and your thoughts… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Being proactive and intentional will enable you to create a positive experience for yourself and others.” — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“The next time you have a high-stakes meeting, a presentation, or an important social engagement, practice power posing beforehand to potently and… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Approachability. Being warm and inviting demonstrates comfort, care, and emotional safety all of which encourages engagement. Your openness says, “I’m happy to… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Being brave is not for the light-hearted. Bravery takes fortitude—the very act of bravery prevents anyone from knowing you were ever afraid… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“When people can't give anything and are only there for themselves, why should others use their time and energy to get involved?… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
