“Most people want, need, and respond positively to gestures of kindness and goodness. This universal friendliness connects humanity.” — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Rapport allows you to create a friendly compatibility and easy companionship which feels comfortable and enjoyable.” — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Poor habits can invalidate your credibility and undermine your success in all areas.” — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Take your place among experienced professionals by focusing on ways to learn, grow, and succeed.” — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Expressing and demonstrating genuine interest for people can connect you on levels you may never have imagined.” — 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
“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
“Effective communication requires an elevated level of self-awareness, and desire to understand and appreciate one another.” — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“To remember people’s names, Pay Attention—Minimize distractions and focus on what they are saying. Making a concerted effort to concentrate will help… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“As soon as someone believes you cannot be trusted, you are stopped dead in your tracks. Whether this perceived loss of trustworthiness… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Use Fun & Humor. Humor lightens spirits, comforts through a challenge, brings people together, engages, and entertains. Bring delight and joy to… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“In The Art of Connection, you will learn simple, yet powerful ways to build trust and rapport for connecting with ease. By… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Punctuality has been called a “homely, but solid virtue.” Although it is not fancy, it is a strong reflection of a person’s… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Watch, Listen, & Learn . . . Broaden your sense of humor by watching funny movies and shows, reading funny books, visiting… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Fine-tune your rebounding and resiliency skills. Teach yourself different ways to stay mentally in the moment by projecting a friendly and positive… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“When trust is broken, foundational cracks occur which weaken the entire relationship. As with concrete, no amount of filling and patching you… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“I recently heard of a real estate professional who LOVES to cook. So, her niche market? Foodies. She attends local restaurant events… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“It is not unusual for people to believe that their way is the best way—that they are right and everyone else is… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“International speaker and business consultant Jill Konrath authored the book, How to Sell to Big Companies. Jill shares that when sales people… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“What gives you your sense of importance and makes you feel special? Who and what bring out the best in you? What… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Humor lightens our spirits, comforts us through the challenge, brings people together, and helps us to remember the positive sides of life.… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“The synchronicity found in nature extends to the rhythm and patterns in our relationships; it explains how random events can come together… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“How's your humor? What can you do to have more humorous lines to use in the right place at the right time?… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“To remember people’s names, use rhyming, rhythm, adjectives, and alliteration—Use rhyming (trim Kim), rhythm (Sally sells seashells), adjectives (kind Kevin), and alliteration… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Being “out of sync” happens all the time . . . • Have you ever begun a discussion when the timing was… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Conversational Chameleon We know that chameleons are lizards who are famous for their ability to change their colors and fit in as… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“13 Ways to Make Other People Feel Important 1. Ask people questions about themselves, their interests, their families, their passions and their… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Can I Trust You? Years ago, I heard Lou Holtz speak at a national conference. His rock-solid reputation preceded him—he is the… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“The concept is made even more fascinating when you consider it as a psychological spectrum. Imagine a sliding scale of personalities that… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“The South is known for its "Southern Hospitality," and I feel fortunate to have grown up in such a friendly and caring… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“I once knew a woman who had a reputation as a snob and a gossip. I would avoid her at parties because… — 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
“If people would read more of these humor books, they wouldn’t need all those self-improvement books!” — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Free Flowing Dialogue “Have you ever been engaged in a conversation which was so dynamic that you were both firing on all… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Be inquisitive. You already know what you know. A straightforward way to learn something new is simply by asking questions. The more… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“As you move forward in life, seek to build upon your understanding of our communication and personality differences so that you are… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“To remember people’s names, use usual Imagery—Connect the name with a mental picture that will remind you of that person. If his… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Be Personable & Friendly. People who are genuinely warm and sincerely kind are easy to talk to, easy to like and bring… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Life wasn’t meant to be so serious. Enjoy life, be fun, spend time with people who make you happy, widen that smile,… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“We all have individual ideas and agendas for managing our days and our lives. However, it is when we foster a sense… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
