“What are the key elements for a fabulous, well-delivered compliment? You . . . • are sincere and genuine. • give it… — 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
“Google Proves Nice Counts. On a quest to discover what it takes to build the "perfect team," Google launched the Project Aristotle… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Speaking on Stage Speakers and presenters have only a few short seconds before their audience members begin forming opinions. True professionals know… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Take the initiative with deliberate steps to be a polite person: 1. Cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze. 2. Reciprocate… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Stepping out and stepping up can be an intimidating experience, especially in social situations where the outcomes are unpredictable and uncertain. Have… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“UN-Impressive ‘Compliments’ . . . • When compliments are used as a passive-aggressive way to manipulate others for personal gain. • Delivering… — 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
“How do you minimize the awkwardness in that moment? What are some of the conversations starters you've used to open, encourage, and… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Orientation & Proximity. Be aware of the orientation between yourself and others so that you can be sensitive and responsive to their… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Just be Nice. Nice—this little word has a big meaning. Use it generously. Being nice helps people feel emotionally safe, allowing for… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Have you heard that a smile is the shortest distance between people? I love that! There is nothing like a genuine smile… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Situational awareness enables you to observe your periphery with a clear vision and emotional foresight, which may inevitably keep you socially, physically,… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“And as is often the case, the people who would benefit the most from reading a book like this are the ones… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Take the Initiative. Be proactive. If you want to rock your relationship results, it is going to take action, effort, initiative, and… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Heed Your Speed. Are you a fast or a slow talker? Be mindful towards the person with whom you are speaking to… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“When you enter a room, a social situation, or a business meeting, be mindful of cues; read between the lines to better… — 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
“The elegance of etiquette is a timeless expression of class which transcends social status, demographics, educational level, and ethnicity. Good manners say… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“It is no mystery why nice people are well-liked and get along harmoniously with others. Being nice makes people feel emotionally safe,… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Active listening is not only a matter of making yourself available to hear someone talk, but it is showing the sender, physically,… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Add a fresh twist of creativity to make a stellar impression which people won’t soon forget. Granted, your venue will determine how… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Smiling is truly one of the most generous gifts you can give to another. You never know when your smile may inspire… — 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
“When having lunch or dinner at a long rectangular table, I prefer to take a middle chair so that I can turn… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“In his book, How to Win Friends & Influence People, Dale Carnegie encourages you to greet people with "animation and enthusiasm." This… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Meeting someone for the first time has significance, but for some people, the awkwardness can be so great that they avoid a… — 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
“Have you ever paid notice to the full sound range of your voice? If you have ever been in a chorus or… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Smiling reduces blood pressure by lowering the stress-inducing hormones, such as adrenaline and cortisol. As my mother, who is now in her… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“To Polish the Gold & Help Others Shine . . . Focus on the Positives: Focusing on the positives will get you… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“When you are mindfully focused, the person with whom you are communicating feels that you are making them a priority—that you value… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“UN-Impressives of the Poor Listener • Thinking about what you should have done, could have done, or need to do. • Allowing… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“In her book, Ask Outrageously! my friend Linda Swindling suggests to “Mimic the body language of the most powerful people you know.… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“To cultivate bravery and courage, practice, practice, practice. Each time you test your bravery you grow your self-assurance and increase your comfort… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Well Hello Halo! It is human nature for us to make generalized judgments about a person using only a couple of traits.… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“To gain greater understanding, clarity, and awareness, you must become aware of your values and beliefs. Think of a triangle or an… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“To touch or not to touch . . . that is the question. Handshakes, hugs, and other touching all have their appropriate… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“What is appropriate in one setting may be entirely inappropriate in another. How you behave at a football game is different than… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Whether you smile to make a great first impression for customer service, building rapport, communicating your intentions, networking, sharing your happiness, closing… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
