“Think about the people in your life with whom you have the most engaging dialogue—the ones who will listen to you and… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Heed Your Speed. Are you a fast or a slow talker? Be mindful towards the person with whom you are speaking to… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Take the Initiative. Be proactive. If you want to rock your relationship results, it is going to take action, effort, initiative, and… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Have you ever paid notice to the full sound range of your voice? If you have ever been in a chorus or… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Prepare yourself well by learning how to be more mindful in each interaction. The effort you put forth to gain insight will… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Seek to make others feel comfortable by demonstrating respect for their individual needs as well as their cultural norms. Your consideration and… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“By mirroring, speaking, and moving in tandem with my clients, I provided them with a sense of familiar comfort and ease which… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“And as is often the case, the people who would benefit the most from reading a book like this are the ones… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“17 Ways to Just Be Nice “No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” ―Aesop 1. Be sincere. 2.… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“In her book, Ask Outrageously! my friend Linda Swindling suggests to “Mimic the body language of the most powerful people you know.… — 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
“Finding the good in others is mutually rewarding for both you and the fortunate recipient of your kind words. Don’t you love… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“7 Ways to Improve Eye Contact at any Time 1. Relax into the moment by smiling. 2. Practice making eye contact with… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Have you decided to simply smile and nod to avoid a confrontation with someone who was being a jerk? Have you ever… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“High fives and fist bumps have become the popular alternatives to traditional handshakes, especially among the younger generations. As a new social… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Brian is a deeply compassionate man who was sad to learn that his work colleague, Tom, had lost his 17-year-old daughter to… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“BE HERE NOW Do you feel fully present and engaged in the way you live your life? Do you immerse yourself in… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Polishing the gold in others will not only make them feel better about themselves, but it will also elevate you in their… — 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
“To gain greater understanding, clarity, and awareness, you must become aware of your values and beliefs. Think of a triangle or an… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Being culturally aware and respectful of others’ cultures will help you to keep the habit of making eye contact in context. As… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Well Hello Halo! It is human nature for us to make generalized judgments about a person using only a couple of traits.… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“To cultivate bravery and courage, reduce uncertainty by being prepared. As Zig Ziglar once said, “Success happens when opportunity meets preparation.” Preparing… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“A lack of engagement sends the message that you may not care, are not interested, are too busy, or that the other… — 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
“When my son was a teenager, he would use the ‘poker face’ tactic when I was lecturing, nagging, or suggesting. As a… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“To Move from Woe to Wow with an Unhappy Customer. . . Apologize • Thank your customer for raising the issue. •… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“When a person is focused completely on self it is nearly impossible to be mindful of others at the same time. That… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Unfortunately, while people may be considerate with their illness, they often lack the same consideration with their bad attitudes, not thinking twice… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“When you are mindfully focused, the person with whom you are communicating feels that you are making them a priority—that you value… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Smiling is truly one of the most generous gifts you can give to another. You never know when your smile may inspire… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“All compliments are not created equal. Some may change the trajectory of a person’s life, while others fall on deaf ears. Is… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Do you ever sit back and wonder how and why other people are so successful, productive, or accomplished? What is the driver… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“We've all been in the middle of a conversation and the person with whom we are speaking breaks eye contact, appears distracted,… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Add a fresh twist of creativity to make a stellar impression which people won’t soon forget. Granted, your venue will determine how… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“An Unapproachable person may be exhibiting behaviors which are . . . • Tense and prickly. • Remote and preoccupied. • Cold… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“It is crucial to understand that there are myriad interpretations of behavior. When you subscribe only to yours, you may begin to… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“The first step in getting unstuck and moving forward is to examine what is holding you back from taking action. The power… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“It is through these facial expressions that we write and feel our life story, create lifelong social habits—through which we are received… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Active listening is not only a matter of making yourself available to hear someone talk, but it is showing the sender, physically,… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
