“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 proactive and intentional will enable you to create a positive experience for yourself and others.” — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“The next time you have a high-stakes meeting, a presentation, or an important social engagement, practice power posing beforehand to potently and… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Approachability. Being warm and inviting demonstrates comfort, care, and emotional safety all of which encourages engagement. Your openness says, “I’m happy to… — 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
“It is unimpressive to speaking rudely to others. Often, all we need to do to ensure that we do not launch into… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Rather than being green with envy, realize that a dramatic difference between the “haves” and “have-nots” is the “do” and “do-nots.” If… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Presenting “Mix, Mingle & Glow” in a social context is a lovely way to describe how you can make a great first… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“A person who offers a loose handshake, on the other hand (pun intended), may be interpreted as being uninterested, lacking confidence and… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Smiling and Expressions of Emotion. A genuine smile is inviting, contagious, and encouraging. People do read a book by its cover and… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Have you ever had a friend in need whose only request was the gift of your presence? When major life changes happen… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“If you like the relationship results you have been getting and don’t see any need for improvement, your status quo may actually… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“In America, when a man walks in front of a woman it may imply that they are not equals and he is… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Exaggerating Your Gestures “Have you ever walked through a door and been jumped on by an over-enthusiastic dog with big paws who… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Benefits of Being Nice • You set positive karma into motion. • What you give is what you get back in return.… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“A high-pitched voice may sound less authoritative, more youthful, and less experienced, whereas, a lower pitched voice may be perceived as being… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“To Move from Woe to Wow . . . Listen Attentively • Be fully present and give your customer your full attention.… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“I was once hired by an organization to deliver a workshop on networking. The goal was to provide their engineers with tools… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Poise: a graceful and elegant bearing in person; a composure of dignity and manner. Postures: the position of a person’s body when… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“In years gone by, particularly in the East and the South, ladies would attend charm school to learn how to elegantly stand,… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“You can have the perfect message, but it may fall on deaf ears when the listener is not prepared or open to… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Being “appropriate” means being suitable, fitting, relevant, or proper in a situation. What may be appropriate in one circumstance can be terribly… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Beyond these universal expressions of emotion, there are hundreds of variations which are often a matter of choice, whether consciously or subconsciously.… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“It is unimpressive to not return what’s been borrowed. Whether you have borrowed money, folding chairs, yard tools, or a popular book,… — 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 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
“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
“Ask any person trained in sign language and they will confirm the fact that you can talk with your hands. Your hand… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“A simple handshake is not always a simple handshake. The way it is delivered can take on a million meanings and interpretations.… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Regardless of the trends we see in the deterioration of morality, respect, and values, wise people will still strive to take the… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Research has shown that smiling releases endorphins—the happy hormones that shift your physiology for improved well-being. When you smile and your eyes… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Inversely, when you are in a small group of people or friends and you don’t make the effort to speak to everyone,… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“To cultivate bravery and courage, ground yourself in your character values: Building a solid foundation of integrity and character will fortify your… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“For sixteen years, I had a spectacular real estate career in Tallahassee, Florida. I loved receiving telephone inquiries and making cold calls.… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Your encounters will be more successful when you slow down, pay attention, and become more mindfully aware of the world around you.… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“A smart way of using your hands to make you look more interesting, thoughtful, and self-assured is to steeple your hands and… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“All hugs are not created equal. Some people are naturally gifted in showering others with warmth and affection. They can hug with… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“No matter your age, a smile makes you look and feel better. People spend billions of dollars every year to get pumped,… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
