“At networking events, I am a heat-seeking missile for happy, vibrant people. With experience and practice, you can develop a sixth sense… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Whether your awareness is focused on your own emotions and perceptions or directed toward the preferences, needs, and feelings of others, being… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“To Polish the Gold & Help Others Shine . . . Be complimentary: Find something positive to say to compliment another person.… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“People who cast a negative energy can make us feel doubtful, devalued, and disrespected. In response, we contract and are left cold… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Consider how others may feel about you before, during, and after talking. Are you projecting an attitude that results in others feeling… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“To Move from Woe to Wow with an Unhappy Customer. . . Thank the Customer! • Thank them for bringing his or… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“To cultivate bravery and courage, change your attitude toward failure. Many successful people will tell you that if you aren’t failing, you… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Poor Posture Promotes . . . In addition to sabotaging people’s perceptions and impressions of you, poor posture can cause uncomfortable health… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“When you are sitting behind a desk with a person on the other side, there is a barrier between you that becomes… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Cheri Davis is a fun, energetic, positive, and beautiful friend. We both share a vibrant and positive energy which is a rare… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Extend Invitations "How many times have you sat at home alone feeling jealous or sad that you were not invited to a… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“As you navigate the various zones with people, a variety of specific physical and psychological responses is elicited from them. Until you… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“By your practice of active listening, everyone involved benefits because you . . . • are more engaged and engaging; • demonstrate… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“What is the motive behind your services? If it is self-centered, self-serving, and lacking consideration for others, then earning people’s trust, rapport,… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Using titles such as Mr., Mrs., Miss, Dr., etc. demonstrates respect. In previous generations, it was a social necessity and simply good… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“The Warm Welcome of Hospitality. Walt Disney World is the epitome of world-class customer service. Employees must be hyper-vigilant of spatial orientation… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“While smiling is a powerful facial gesture, there are other expressions on your face which reveal an extraordinary number of emotions. A… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“According to the “universality studies” conducted by psychologists Paul Ekman, Carroll Izard, and Friesen (1969-1972), the words Happiness. Fear. Anger. Sadness. Contempt.… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“To Move from Woe to Wow with an Unhappy Customer. . . Solve the Problem! • Take action quickly and effectively. •… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Introduce Yourself. Being confident and outgoing will empower you to approach new people who might be reluctant to take the first step.… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Bringing a great attitude with positive energy is one of the best strategies you can have for your personal and professional success.… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Mix, Mingle, Glow. Stretch beyond your own comfort zone to speak with, sit with, and start conversations with people whom you do… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Ask anyone who has ever fallen in love at first sight and they will tell you—their mutual chemistry created an instant attraction.… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Get in the Game “As soon as you say something can’t be done, you will be passed by a person who is… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Uh-Oh . . . One year I was the guest speaker at an annual conference. The person who coordinated the agenda mistakenly… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Smiling reduces blood pressure by lowering the stress-inducing hormones, such as adrenaline and cortisol. As my mother, who is now in her… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“The road to hell” (in the metaphorical sense, of course), occurs when the people who have good intentions fail to act, follow-through,… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“My success with customers on the telephone wasn’t by using pushy sales methods, but by engaging people in meaningful conversations which could… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“In the legend of Camelot, King Arthur gave consideration as to how his knights might be positioned spatially to impart a message… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Is chemistry a biological reaction which supports the propagation of our species? Or is it simply about being excited to find someone… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Have you ever had a legitimate complaint as a customer which made you angry, upset, or frustrated? How was it “handled?" If… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“To Polish the Gold & Help Others Shine . . . Brag about their accomplishments in front of others: For years, I… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Look at the single words below; wear these emotions on your face for just a moment. Try them on for size and… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“The actor, writer, and director Woody Allen once said, “80% of success is just showing up!” You Can Show Up By .… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Palm Reading 101 • Palm Up— Conveys openness, service, humility, and sympathy. • Palm Down—Demonstrates authority, superiority, and control. • Palm Vertical—Shows… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Take the initiative with deliberate steps to be a polite person: 1. Say please when you are making a request or asking… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Mix • Be situationally aware and pay attention to the people in the room. • Introduce guests or help strike up a… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“12 Reasons Why People Avoid Eye Contact 1. They do not want to reveal their feelings. 2. They are not being honest… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Just Show Up. Guess what? Being in the right place at the right time can’t happen without your first showing up. Companies… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“To Polish the Gold & Help Others Shine . . . Focus on the Positives: Focusing on the positives will get you… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image