“ASK YOURSELF: Do you remember a gracious hostess, an engaging guest, or someone who worked the room like a honey bee in… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Does your tone match your intention? Is your tone of voice confusing or clarifying? Are you coming across to others as you… — 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
“Research by the Income Center for Tradeshows found that people are twice as likely to remember you if you shake hands. According… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“One of the speaking programs I deliver is entitled, "Service with a Smile . . . How to Create a Sensational Customer… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Being Nice Has Its Limitations. While you will certainly attract more bees with honey, there are times when being nice can backfire.… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“To cultivate bravery and courage, get involved in a cause you are passionate about. Serving a vision bigger than yourself changes your… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Listening is one of the finest ways to demonstrate our love for another human being. How many marriages could be saved, friendships… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“14 Awesome Conversation Starters 1. What do you do for fun? Hobbies, recreation . . . 2. What are your super powers?… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“I have a few friends who are confined to wheelchairs for access and mobility. I don't want to always be looking down… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“9 Reasons Why Improving Your Posture is Important By projecting strength and excellence in your physical presence, you will. . . 1.… — 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
“Every one of us, at some time or another, has allowed fear to prevent us from living our best possible life. The… — 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
“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
“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
“Emotion is energy in motion; therefore, different states of mind, perceptions, and feelings can all result in different electromagnetic frequencies. How can… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“The space between meeting a stranger and making a new friend can be a short distance or a gaping chasm. By understanding… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“The Broaden-and-Build Theory in Positive Psychology suggests that positive emotions initiate upward spirals of positivity which contribute to our optimal well-being. It… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Nice is a little word with a big meaning. How many times did your mother say, "Just be nice?" It's basic manners,… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Energy & Aura. You release your own distinctive energy signature which naturally produces a physical presence. When you emit positive energy, thoughts,… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“We are comforted when a person, place, or business is warm and inviting. Making us feel this way increases the likelihood that… — 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
“To Polish the Gold & Help Others Shine . . . take the time to mine the gold. Actively seek the goodness… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“How a person treats wait staff speaks volumes about their character and values. If they misbehave in this scenario, you can likely… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Polishing the gold in others is easy to do and a valuable habit to develop to transform your relationship results. People will… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“When you make eye contact with another person, you can send thousands of silent messages without even speaking a word. No wonder… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“To Polish the Gold & Help Others Shine . . . Acknowledge their achievements: Great achievements require great effort and usually come… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“When individuals feel comfortable approaching their leaders, their confidence to share ideas, discuss problems, and offer suggestions is strengthened. It emboldens them… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“A strong handshake conveys confidence, clarity, strength, and intention. As with everything else in life, if it is overzealous, it may be… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Initiative is The Start of All Good Things. Your ship will never come in if you don’t send any out. Have you… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Sometimes you want to go where everybody knows your name, and they're always glad you came. You wanna be where you can… — 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
“Proxemics is the study of human use of space and the effects that population density has on behavior, social interaction, and communication.… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Where my previous motivation had been a self-serving ambition, my new service mindset was dedicated to serving a vision greater than myself.… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“I disagree with the adage, “The road to hell is paved with good intentions.” Good intentions are powerful mindsets which will drive… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Social orientation can be used to your advantage to make a great first impression; however, it can also backfire when we violate… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“See Your Expressions Through the Eyes of Others. Take the initiative to stand in front of a mirror and practice a wide… — 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
