“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
“Conversation starters. Icebreakers. Openers. However you choose to label them, that moment when the first words come out of your mouth can… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Be the Inviter “When I began my speaking career, I designed and delivered motivational programs for children teaching them success skills for… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Employee Engagement “Employee Engagement” has become a very hot topic in recent years. The escalating statistics for disengagement are alarming. In 2015,… — 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
“Your encounters will be more successful when you slow down, pay attention, and become more mindfully aware of the world around you.… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“To cultivate bravery and courage, start small. Taking small, consistent steps for calculated risks will help you test your footing. Once you… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“The process of attentive listening makes the other person feel important, valued, and heard. For Nick, listening was, and still is, love.… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“As our society has become more casual, the line between a person’s personal life and professional life has become blurred, especially with… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“I remember hearing years ago about a centenarian being interviewed on her birthday. She was asked, “Throughout your life, you have witnessed… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Begin to take the initiative when you want to meet someone new. Be the one who steps forward first. Simply say hello… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Mindfulness means paying attention to what is happening at this very moment and being keenly aware of your surroundings and the people… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“It is unimpressive to interrupt another person while they are talking. Interrupting someone in mid-sentence demonstrates that your focus is on yourself,… — 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
“First, take complete responsibility for your life and current outcomes. Then take proactive steps for the necessary action to move forward in… — 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
“Developing this ability instills a sixth sense for navigating human relationships with dignity, grace, and discretion, thus making an intentional and thoughtful… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“We will judge others based on their behaviors with little to no understanding or regard for their beliefs or values—standards we may… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Hostess with the Mostest “Think of a time when you have had a party in your home or had friends over for… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“On a recent business trip, I reunited with a friend I had not seen in twenty years. After having a lovely lunch… — 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
“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
“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
“Being Present Years ago, I attended a conference where the keynote speaker encouraged everyone to BE HERE NOW! It grabbed people's attention… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
