“Think of fun ways you can connect with your business or social circles. When you’re with your tribe—or like-minded people—they’ll laugh and… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“As the saying goes, "Smile and the world smiles with you, cry and you cry alone.” Smiling is a universal symbol of… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Active listening is key to all healthy and effective communication, however, it doesn't necessarily come easily.” — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“When you strive to become a conversational chameleon, you can more swiftly adapt to your environment and surroundings for your own safety,… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“By taking a personal interest in other people’s lives, you are demonstrating selflessness, grace, and respect.” — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“When you begin conversations with confidence and listen attentively, you will become more flexible and adaptable in most any situation.” — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Don't you love the sense of personal power you feel when you've got your act together? When your life is in order,… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Emotionally intelligent people know how to light their own fire to sustain their activities to accomplish your goals.” — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Life rewards action. To get from where you are now to where you want to be requires forward movement and momentum. Although… — 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
“Mary Kay Ash, the founder of the Mary Kay Cosmetic empire, taught her teams that most people have a sign hanging around… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Is there overlap and similarity among personality profile assessments? Absolutely! Although each assessment packages information differently, you will recognize the common threads… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Sometimes we break people's trust accidentally. An infraction such as not returning a phone call, missing a deadline, being late for an… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“How do you know when to advance the conversation or when there's something still unresolved? When you are situationally aware, you watch… — 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
“To remember people’s names, create a New Contact—Saving someone’s name shortly after meeting will help you retain it longer. Whether it is… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“High fives and fist bumps have become the popular alternatives to traditional handshakes, especially among the younger generations. As a new social… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Be the "Liker" “If you want to be liked, BE THE LIKER!” This was some of the best advice my enlightened mother… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“I love acronyms, don’t you? They are quick and easy tools for remembering important lessons that are too good to forget. The… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Who are we the most comfortable with? People who are the most like us! The “Similarity-Attraction Hypothesis” (Newcomb, 1956) found that similar… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Wise leaders know that being personable ad friendly is the highly-prized personality for employees who are meeting, greeting, and engaging on the… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“At a Chamber of Commerce networking breakfast, two of my friends and I were standing in a circle talking. A stranger approached,… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Smiling Bloopers • Insincere smiling can backfire! (Different from a shy smile that just beckons a friendly "hello.") • Transitioning from a… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Ambiverts typically . . . • Can process information both internally and externally. They need time to contemplate on their own, but… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Effective communication requires an elevated level of self-awareness, and desire to understand and appreciate one another.” — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Your first impressions will often occur within a limited window of opportunity—and if you blow it— the opportunity may be lost forever.” — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“When you are genuinely interested, your authenticity reveals itself in your body language, attitude, facial gestures, eye contact, and overall responsiveness.” — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“People love to talk about themselves. When you provide them with an opening and a platform for them to do so, you… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Understanding a wide range of personalities will help improve your communication, connection, and engagement not only at work, but in your relationships… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Rather than trying hard to be interesting and focusing on yourself, turn your attention to filling that need in others.” — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Be aware, putting on a poker face can backfire during your first impressions because it can make people uncomfortable and make you… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“To remember people’s names, “Write it Down! —Whether you write their name down on the back of a card, a receipt, a… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Be and Do what it takes to Have superb results. Nurture a mindset that works for you, rather than against you. Your… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Wouldn’t you like to arrive to any event or situation with a sense of confidence and ease that things are as they… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Social synchronicity will help you stay open-minded regarding coincidence and serendipity. It is worth considering whether people are showing up in your… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Since non-verbal signals have five times the impact of verbal signals, paying attention to the image you are projecting is crucial to… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“At times, maintaining a positive attitude and outlook takes great risk, courage, toughness, and flexibility. It is not easy to stay positive… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“A positive attitude will help fortify your courage to build unshakable confidence and self-esteem.” — 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
“Developing your eloquence and enunciation will reduce the likelihood of misinterpretation and misunderstanding, making your delivery more powerful.” — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
