“ If you truly want to impress someone, remember points they shared in previous conversations and mention it when you reconnect. Susan C. Young
“ We all have an innate desire to feel important, be special, and feel appreciated. Considering the universal drive to have those needs met, it is one of your best ways to move past making a positive fi… Susan C. Young
“ OversharingWhy do some people feel the need to share their deepest, darkest secrets with complete strangers or on social media? How could saying too much, too soon possibly help their case or earn the… Susan C. Young
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“ The dictionary defines discretion as the quality of showing discernment, the ability to make responsible decisions, and behaving or speaking in such a way as to avoid causing offense to others or reve… Susan C. Young
“ Check Your Ego at the Door. A big part of creating valuable, long-term connections requires setting your ego aside. For some, it’s a struggle to not be the center of attention, of the conversation, or… Susan C. Young
“ UN-Impressive Acts of Indiscretion• Forwarding other people's emails without getting permission.• Throwing other people under the bus to save yourself. • Talking loudly, being boorish and insensitive… Susan C. Young
“ Fine-tune your rebounding and resiliency skills. Teach yourself different ways to stay mentally in the moment by projecting a friendly and positive vibe in everything you do. Remember, your vibe attra… 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 you are interested in them. Susan C. Young
“ Earning Trust & CooperationThe number one thing which stands between you and meeting a new person is tension. What is the number one thing which stands between a sales person and their prospect? You g… 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 enemies and don’t need anyone else’s help in making themselves… Susan C. Young
“ When you sincerely want to connect on deeper levels and encourage other people to talk about themselves, use open-ended questions to stimulate your conversation and get the ball rolling. Susan C. Young
“ Be inquisitive. You already know what you know. A straightforward way to learn something new is simply by asking questions. The more you ask, the more you can learn . . . about life and work, about ot… Susan C. Young
“ A closed-ended question, however, is one which could be answered with a one-word answer or a simple yes or no. It can bring a dynamic dialogue to an awkward halt or stalemate. You can easily flip the… Susan C. Young
“ Well-crafted and open-ended questions typically begin with What, Why, When, Who, How, and Where, all of which can prompt the most delightful of conversations. Susan C. Young
“ How Can You Show You Are Interested?• Pay close attention.• Ask how you can help.• Ask probing questions.• Practice great listening.• Invite people to participate.• Express curiosity without judgment.… Susan C. Young
“ Encouraging quality communication will make it easier for you to establish rapport, gather information, and increase understanding. You can use this fishing technique for personal relationships, socia… Susan C. Young
“ When you are genuinely interested, your authenticity reveals itself in your body language, attitude, facial gestures, eye contact, and overall responsiveness. Susan C. Young
“ Use questions to find out where people are, where they want to be, and how you can help them cross the great divide. When I was in real estate, there were times when brand new clients would get into m… Susan C. Young
“ So, how can you move beyond awkward silence with virtual strangers to becoming new friends? By asking great questions! Once a few inquiring questions were placed, I would let them do all the talking. Susan C. Young
