Susan C. Young

“Without civilized social graces, not only is life more difficult, but a positive first impression can be destroyed as fast as it…

— Susan C. Young

“The irony is that their enthusiasm for personal revelation can backfire badly and have the opposite effect. People become their own worst…

— Susan C. Young

“Is it better to be interested or interesting? Good question. People will be more interested in you when you first demonstrate that…

— Susan C. Young

“Smile generously at others and you may find that their smiles are returned right back to you.”

— Susan C. Young

“Being authentic is key to living a happy life and enjoying healthy relationships.”

— Susan C. Young

“To Polish the Gold & Help Others Shine . . . Focus on the Positives: Focusing on the positives will get you…

— Susan C. Young

“When you graciously accept something from someone else, you are giving to them in return. By accepting their gift, you're allowing them…

— Susan C. Young

“Growing up with well-educated parents and an older sister with her Master’s Degree in English Language and Literature, I was left with…

— Susan C. Young

“Mirroring is simply the process of discreetly matching and mirroring the subtle behaviors and qualities of the person with whom you are…

— Susan C. Young

“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

“Considerations & Exceptions for Impressive Handshakes • Be mindful of a person’s age; be tender with arthritic hands. In that case, a…

— Susan C. Young

“Strive to see the best in others, situations, and experiences.”

— Susan C. Young

“Emotionally intelligent people have an ability to manage stress as it happens and remain calm through chaos.”

— Susan C. Young

“To make matters even more complicated, research has shown that we remember only 25-50 percent of what we hear. This inclination not…

— Susan C. Young

“To Disclose or Not Disclose I just saw a poster: "Dirty laundry goes here (laundry basket) not here (Facebook logo)." Online and…

— Susan C. Young

“Notice when negativity spins in your head and disrupt it immediately before it has a chance to take hold and stick.”

— Susan C. Young

“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

“High fives and fist bumps have become the popular alternatives to traditional handshakes, especially among the younger generations. As a new social…

— Susan C. Young

“If you want to impress someone with how much you know, the best thing you can do is talk to them about…

— Susan C. Young

“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

“When you want something badly enough, it does not matter whether it is going to be easy. The passion will push you…

— Susan C. Young