“1. Building Trust & Rapport. Trust and rapport are the heartbeat of business, the backbone of high performing teams, and the secret… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Choose the Happy Side of Life. Seek ways to bring humor, laughter, and joy to work. It will not only make work… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Top sales professionals will confirm that nurturing their “sphere of influence” is essential to their success. When trust and rapport are well… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Encourage others to talk about themselves by asking questions and listening with genuine interest. Demonstrating such mutual respect will make you all… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Leading the Witness. Know the difference! Using questions to manipulate, coerce, or lead people in directions which are not in their best… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“People love to be happy, enjoy a hearty laugh, and simply have fun. When you’re happy, everything feels right in the world… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Not everyone is going to like us or understand us. And that is okay. It may have nothing to do with us… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Have you ever met a new person and within seconds forgotten his or her name? It can be embarrassing, can’t it? Many… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Labels have always represented limitation, conformity, and narrow-mindedness to me since the human personality is multi-faceted and continuously evolving. Perhaps that is… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“The gracious timing of social synchronicity helps the sender’s message align and resonate with the receiver’s ability to recognize, receive, comprehend, and… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Don’t try to make a joke just to make a joke. Sometimes, as human beings, we so want to fit in and… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Wearing Nametags- On Others I enjoy reading nametags and calling people by their names before we have officially met or been introduced.… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Discretion & Good Judgment . . . The flagrant lack of decorum, reckless behavior, and poor judgment exhibited in our world today… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“To position yourself as an expert, learn everything you can about a subject. Develop your knowledge: read books, attend classes, listen to… — 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
“How Can You Show You Are Interested? • Pay close attention. • Ask how you can help. • Ask probing questions. •… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Commonality & Camaraderie. By identifying, developing, and connecting powerful points of reference to others, you will have a rich resource of information… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“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
“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
“Become a thought leader by taking an idea, belief, or process and turning it inside-out and upside-down. Bust beyond the box and… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“What are those behaviors that make us take pause to think twice about a person’s trustworthiness? Guarded body language, lack of eye… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“To remember people’s names, introduce a “Just-Met” to someone else—Introduce your newfound acquaintance or friend to someone else. As you share her… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Reconnect to what makes you happy and brings you Joy. If there is something that used to make you happy which you… — 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
“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
“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
“Rather than using these pages for a boring English lesson, I will simply encourage you to become keenly aware and pay close… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“The best safeguards you have are to live with dignity, love, and self-respect, and to make choices you can be proud of… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Trust and rapport are the connective tissue for gaining and maintaining healthy relationships. They provide people with the comfort and reassurance that… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Trust and rapport are essential for moving a positive first impression forward to create a meaningful and lasting connection. They are the… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“The truth may be true, but a discreet person understands that speaking the truth isn’t always helpful. It can also be hurtful… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Going with Your Gut Your natural instincts are a great barometer for a person’s trustworthiness. Listen to your gut when something feels… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Are you the one who strives to brighten other people’s days or are you the one waiting for others to do that… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Without a second look, your habits and hygiene reflect a lot about you—your thoughts, values, beliefs, priorities, self-esteem, self-respect, confidence, and every… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Create your own personal brand to stand apart from the crowd. Package your unique talents, style, personality, and products. Show and tell… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“The fact that someone is different from you does not make them wrong—it just makes them different. Why would we ever want… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“When people around you do not support your personal growth and reinvention, it doesn’t mean you are on the wrong path or… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
