“Active listening is one of the best services a company can provide.” — 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
“Active listening requires being fully present and engaged in the moment.” — 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
“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
“When people can't give anything and are only there for themselves, why should others use their time and energy to get involved?… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Imagine how many new friends you would make, how much new business you could create, and how much fun you could have… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Contextual awareness represents a continuum of behaviors, which illustrates how and why groups of people unite or divide among cultures.” — 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
“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
“Communicating negatively (gossiping, bragging, bullying, and criticizing) can be disastrous to your reputation, cause you to lose the respect of others, and… — 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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“Speaking on Stage Speakers and presenters have only a few short seconds before their audience members begin forming opinions. True professionals know… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“4 Times to Get Tough . . . 1. Self-Respect—You don’t have to take everything on the chin and lose the respect… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Be Brave. Bravery takes fortitude—put yourself on the line, even if you risk failing, falling, being embarrassed, or looking stupid—if being brave… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“ASK YOURSELF: Are you presenting yourself in the best of all lights, online and off, and demonstrating the dignity of good manners?… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
