“ Own your truths—all of them. Be honest. Be genuine. Be straightforward. Be refreshing! Susan C. Young
“ Gracious pride is a powerful motivator and an exceptional quality. It drives a person to strive for excellence, keep promises, not give up, be more resilient, maintain optimism, and hold their head hi… Susan C. Young
“ Authenticity respects the ebb and flow between positive and negative. The people who really know you will understand that you are not always going to be in a happy place and an occasional bad mood is… Susan C. Young
“ A wonderful place to start is to seek role models who exemplify this way of being and try their style on for size. Susan C. Young
“ Variety is the Spice of Life. Voices come in all shapes, tones, and sizes. Some are compelling and effective, while others are grating and agitating. Susan C. Young
“ Think of the times that others remembered your name and used it kindly. How did it make you feel? When you use someone’s name it makes him or her feel recognized, appreciated, and special. Susan C. Young
“ The Words You ThinkYour thoughts lay the foundation for your life’s experience. Are you utilizing your thoughts for your highest good or are they harmful to you and others? Are your thoughts building… Susan C. Young
“ Know your audience! With the high level of cultural sensitivity these days, it is often better to err on the side of caution. If you don’t want your humor to come back and bite you, don’t hurt one per… Susan C. Young
“ When we are deeply passionate about something, the obstacles or challenges are diminished by sheer will and desire. Susan C. Young
“ The spot-on accuracy of the results may astound you. Once you understand yourself and realize that other people have their own sets of unique traits and preferences, you can find ways to communicate m… Susan C. Young
“ Put the right people in the right positions to ensure their personal strengths and talents are being utilized and appreciated. Susan C. Young
“ Open-ended questions open doors for new discoveries and opportunities. They encourage others to speak their truths, share their experiences, and express their ideas. 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
“ Introverts typically . . .• Process information internally. It is normal for them to continuously contemplate, generate, circulate, evaluate, question, and conclude.• Are rejuvenated and energized by… Susan C. Young
“ In spite of the circumstance, a person who abides in dignity and grace will use the lessons learned as ballast for their ship as they sail through stormy waters—taking the wisdom gained from life and… Susan C. Young
“ Eloquent speakers, communication experts, seasoned actors, and musicians all understand the transforming power of the pause. They know all too well that strategic silence and a well-placed whisper can… Susan C. Young
“ Be fiercely curious about who they are, what they do, what they like, and what they need. If you pay attention to them, they will pay attention to you. Susan C. Young
“ Your personal integrity, defined as being honest and having strong moral principles, communicates whether (or not) you can be trusted. Susan C. Young
