Susanspeaks-com Quotes by Susan C. Young

“Become a ‘good finder’ and seek to acknowledge the best you see in others.”

— Susan C. Young

“Active listening requires being fully present and engaged in the moment.”

— Susan C. Young

“A genuine smile is your best fashion accessory and the most important thing you can wear.”

— Susan C. Young

“If being brave were easy, more people would be.”

— Susan C. Young

“Active listening is one of the best services a company can provide.”

— Susan C. Young

“Polite people tend to be more respected, admired, and appreciated than their rude counterparts.”

— Susan C. Young

“Sometimes you must earn the right to be included. Otherwise, you may appear awkward or pushy.”

— Susan C. Young

“What can you do to ensure that your voice value translates into impression value?”

— Susan C. Young

“Impeccable manners and courteous behavior are the hallmarks for healthy relations and human interaction.”

— Susan C. Young

“Every time you speak, you are using your voice to connect with others, whether it is in-person, on the phone, or in…

— Susan C. Young

“Begin to take the initiative when you want to meet someone new. Be the one who steps forward first. Simply say hello…

— Susan C. Young

“Developing this ability instills a sixth sense for navigating human relationships with dignity, grace, and discretion, thus making an intentional and thoughtful…

— Susan C. Young

“At any moment, you can use your face to open doors of opportunity if it demonstrates interest, enthusiasm, respect, understanding, delight, agreement,…

— Susan C. Young

“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

“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

“When you see people smiling, does it give you a sense of connection with them? The law of reciprocity illustrates it is…

— Susan C. Young

“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

“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

“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

“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

“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

“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

“To cultivate bravery and courage, try something new for the first time. Take a chance. Stretch beyond your familiar limits by taking…

— Susan C. Young

“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

“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

“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

“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

“To Move from Woe to Wow . . . Listen Attentively • Be fully present and give your customer your full attention.…

— Susan C. Young

“What are the key elements for a fabulous, well-delivered compliment? You . . . • are sincere and genuine. • give it…

— Susan C. Young

“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

“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

“These qualities make a great impression on your boss, your teams, and your customers. You will be more respected, noticed, and appreciated…

— Susan C. Young

“14 Ways to Become an Incredible Listener 1. Be present and provide your undivided attention. 2. Seek first to understand, then to…

— Susan C. Young

“Look for all of the possible missteps in the following scenario. My friend Amy arrived at a consultation with her Hispanic business…

— Susan C. Young

“What does a solid, comfortable, impressive handshake look and feel like? To deliver a great handshake . . . • Extend your…

— Susan C. Young

“12 Ways to Improve & Project Confident Posture 1. Go people watching. Note how you interpret the different postures you observe. This…

— Susan C. Young

“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

“4 Times to Get Tough . . . 1. Self-Respect—You don’t have to take everything on the chin and lose the respect…

— Susan C. Young

“In 1966, American anthropologist Edward T. Hall specified four distinct distance zones to describe the perception of physical space around us. Understanding…

— Susan C. Young

“ASK YOURSELF: How can you utilize active listening to provide sensational customer service? How will this help resolve complaints from unhappy customers?…

— Susan C. Young