“Active listening is one of the best services a company can provide.” — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Use positive affirmations to shift your mindset and re-train your brain for positivity.” — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Polite people tend to be more respected, admired, and appreciated than their rude counterparts.” — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Sometimes you must earn the right to be included. Otherwise, you may appear awkward or pushy.” — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“What can you do to ensure that your voice value translates into impression value?” — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Become a ‘good finder’ and seek to acknowledge the best you see in others.” — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Access your joy within; feel and focus on it, allowing it to expand to fill your entire being.” — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Active listening requires being fully present and engaged in the moment.” — 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
“Being brave requires taking deliberate action and doing something new that stretches you beyond your comfort zone.” — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Wouldn’t it be wonderful to be a natural communicator and know exactly what, when, why, and how to speak so that your… — 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
“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
“The Art of Action explores specific action steps you can take for personal and professional transformation. Start by taking the initiative 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
“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
“When you are fully present and engaged in your workplace, you will demonstrate that you care about the success of your organization,… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Although it may serve you well, any strength or skill which is overused can become a limitation when it forces you to… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“To cultivate bravery and courage, may the Force be with you. Whether you fortify yourself with a positive mental attitude, affirmations, faith… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Ask yourself and become more aware—are you . . . • Speaking poorly of others in judgment, gossip, and intolerance? • Looking… — 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
“When my son Nick was five years old, he was sitting at the kitchen bar while I prepared dinner. In typical busy… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Many hospitality companies follow the "5 and 10 Rule," whereby when a customer is within ten feet of the employee, they should… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Glow What can you do and how can you be in order to bring out the best in others and truly help… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Hugging is quite an intimate contact. Considering the studies done on proxemics we looked at earlier; when you get within two feet… — 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
“To Become an Attentive Listener . . . • Observe a person’s physical presence to see how their body language aligns with… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“In the hit movie, “Pay It Forward,” a middle school child dreams of how he can change the world by being the… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“It is unimpressive to not hold a door open for the next person coming through. After a satisfying workout at my gym,… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Throughout your life you will meet thousands of people, but every once in a while, you feel instant chemistry with a person… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Early in my sales career, various sales trainers taught our teams how to use matching and mirroring to build rapport and earn… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“The Service Mindset. When I began my real estate career at the age of twenty-two, I had a fresh Bachelor’s Degree in… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“13 Simple Ways to Deliver Service Beyond Self 1. Make it Easy for People to Do Business with You. 2. Be an… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“11 Ways to Be More Engaged 1. Care about others. 2. Be 100 percent in the moment. 3. Keep focus on the… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Stepping out and stepping up can be an intimidating experience, especially in social situations where the outcomes are unpredictable and uncertain. Have… — 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
“As a professional speaker, Susanne travels all over the country and practically lives on airplanes. One day as she entered security to… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“14 Ways to Become an Incredible Listener 1. Be present and provide your undivided attention. 2. Seek first to understand, then to… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“What does a solid, comfortable, impressive handshake look and feel like? To deliver a great handshake . . . • Extend your… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
