“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
“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
“Identifying, developing, and connecting on these points of reference will provide you with a rich resource of information from which to engage… — 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
“Arriving on time for your engagements demonstrates preparation, respect, integrity, and enthusiasm, all of which serve to make a positive impression on… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“All in Good Time. The ancient Buddhist saying shares, “When the student is ready, the master will appear.” When the timing is… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Developing your EI will allow you to explore new depths of understanding in yourself and others. It will give you insight as… — 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
“When the people we meet demonstrate that their presence brings value, consideration, or contribution, we are much more likely to be open,… — 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
“Punctuality Plus. When you have scheduled an appointment, or have made a commitment, you have essentially made a promise. Being punctual demonstrates… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Companies that do not have a succession plan in place in which their seasoned professionals are teaching the younger, less experienced generations… — 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
“Finding commonality with another person can help you create an instant bond by transcending social differences and going straight to creating rapport.… — 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 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
“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
“A closed-ended question, however, is one which could be answered with a one-word answer or a simple "yes" or "no." It can… — 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
“A fast way to get a clear understanding of yourself and others is through personality a profile assessment. Many companies and hiring… — 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
“It is no longer a matter of IF you have a personal brand--it is a question of “How is it working for… — 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
“There will be times when you would be wise to err on the side of caution. And rather than making a magnificent… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Make a Connection to remember people’s names, —Connect their name or a feature on their face with something you already know. This… — 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
