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Matshona Dhliwayo -
When they try to judge you,remember, they themselves are judged.When they try to condemn you,remember, they themselves are condemned.When they try to break you,remember, they themselves are broken.When they try to hurt you,remember, they themselves are hurting.
Susan C. Young - The Art of Communication: 8 Ways to Confirm Clarity & Understanding for Positive Impact
Conversation starters. Icebreakers. Openers. However you choose to label them, that moment when the first words come out of your mouth can make or break the outcome of your entire conversation. Been there, done that, right?
Susan C. Young - The Art of Communication: 8 Ways to Confirm Clarity & Understanding for Positive Impact
Your first words will not only shape your first impression, they can create amazing connections, lead you to your dream job, or help you discover a new best friend—or accomplish exactly the opposite.
Susan C. Young - The Art of Communication: 8 Ways to Confirm Clarity & Understanding for Positive Impact
Your first words will outlive your conversations and impact how you are remembered, liked, or regarded. Wouldn’t you enjoy opening conversations with ease and mutual recognition? The challenging part is that it can be . . . awkward!
Susan C. Young - The Art of Communication: 8 Ways to Confirm Clarity & Understanding for Positive Impact
Meeting someone for the first time has significance, but for some people, the awkwardness can be so great that they avoid a conversation altogether. The person who may be shy, introverted, or afraid of sounding stupid may just choose to remain silent rather than take the risk of engaging in embarrassing dialogue.
Susan C. Young -
The space between meeting a stranger and making a new friend can be a short distance or a gaping chasm. By understanding how to open a conversation well, you will be better able to bridge the gaps and build rapport more successfully.
Susan C. Young - The Art of Communication: 8 Ways to Confirm Clarity & Understanding for Positive Impact
You can certainly take the easy road and use the predictable and boring defaults like:• How are you doing?• How about this weather?• What do you do for a living?• Hi. My name is _________. What’s yours?• Blah, blah, blah, blah . . .Break out of the defaults you have been using for years. Shake it up. Make it fun. Make it memorable. Dive in with more engagement and interaction. Taking the initiative to be more creative will help you build a bridge to close the gap.
Susan C. Young - The Art of Communication: 8 Ways to Confirm Clarity & Understanding for Positive Impact
How do you minimize the awkwardness in that moment? What are some of the conversations starters you've used to open, encourage, and support enjoyable and beneficial conversations?
Susan C. Young - The Art of Communication: 8 Ways to Confirm Clarity & Understanding for Positive Impact
10 Conversation Bridge Builders1. Simply say hello with a smile.2. Ask them what they love about their work.3. Ask natural questions out of genuine curiosity. 4. Get a person talking about what’s important to them.5. Compliment something positive which you’ve noticed.6. Engage them with questions which are easy to answer. 7. Introduce them to someone whom you think they’ll enjoy meeting.8. Ask them if they have any trips or vacations planned.9. Look for something you may have in common so that t
Susan C. Young - The Art of Communication: 8 Ways to Confirm Clarity & Understanding for Positive Impact
Add a fresh twist of creativity to make a stellar impression which people won’t soon forget. Granted, your venue will determine how far you can stretch and how creative you can be. Making small tweaks to your conversation starters can make a memorable impact!
Susan C. Young - The Art of Communication: 8 Ways to Confirm Clarity & Understanding for Positive Impact
14 Awesome Conversation Starters1. What do you do for fun? Hobbies, recreation . . . 2. What are your super powers? Gifts, talents, strengths.3. Good morning! It’s great to see you! 4. What is your story? Tell me about yourself.5. What brought you to __________?6. Do you have anything special happening in your life (or your business)?7. What’s the best thing that’s happened this week?8. Are you living your life purpose or still searching for it?9. What gives you passion and makes you happy to be
Susan C. Young - The Art of Action: 8 Ways to Initiate & Activate Forward Momentum for Positive Impact
To Polish the Gold & Help Others Shine . . . Focus on the Positives:Focusing on the positives will get you further in business and further in life. Whatever you focus on will expand. If you focus on what you do not like about another person, they will become so intolerable to you that you cannot bear to be around them. However, if you focus on their positives and can find something redeeming, regardless of how small, the positivity needed to experience a more constructive interaction and relatio
Susan C. Young - The Art of Action: 8 Ways to Initiate & Activate Forward Momentum for Positive Impact
To Polish the Gold & Help Others Shine . . . Be complimentary:Find something positive to say to compliment another person. Whether they are being a great parent, dressing nicely, maintaining a gorgeous yard, or winning a recent 5K run, pick something to acknowledge which is noteworthy.
Susan C. Young - The Art of Action: 8 Ways to Initiate & Activate Forward Momentum for Positive Impact
To Polish the Gold & Help Others Shine . . . Acknowledge their achievements:Great achievements require great effort and usually come dressed as hard work. Move beyond merely recognizing the achievement and express admiration for the effort it took to get there.
Susan C. Young - The Art of Action: 8 Ways to Initiate & Activate Forward Momentum for Positive Impact
All compliments are not created equal. Some may change the trajectory of a person’s life, while others fall on deaf ears. Is it well deserved or earned? People will remember you fondly when you have affirmed them in a positive way. Paying compliments creates good will, happy moments, and makes you more likable in return.
Susan C. Young - The Art of Action: 8 Ways to Initiate & Activate Forward Momentum for Positive Impact
What are the key elements for a fabulous, well-delivered compliment? You . . .• are sincere and genuine.• give it freely without expecting anything in return. Your compliment is a selfless gift, not a boomerang.• are specific and detailed.• elaborate on why you like something.• describe how their positive virtue has positively impacted you.• can use adjectives for more colorful descriptions.• keep it positive.• say it like you mean it with intentional impact.• use discretion and good judgment.•
Susan C. Young - The Art of Action: 8 Ways to Initiate & Activate Forward Momentum for Positive Impact
UN-Impressive ‘Compliments’ . . .• When compliments are used as a passive-aggressive way to manipulate others for personal gain.• Delivering a back-handed compliment which makes others feel bad.• Dishonesty—you say it but really do not mean it.• False bravado.• Manufacturing the moment for your ulterior motives.• Pandering to win affection, a vote, or approval.• Exaggerating and being over-zealous.• Being hypocritical.• Expressing preferential treatment or making an unfair comparison.• When it d
Susan C. Young - The Art of Action: 8 Ways to Initiate & Activate Forward Momentum for Positive Impact
Graciously Accepting a Compliment. How many times have you offered someone a sincere compliment only to have it thrown back in your face as if your assessment were wrong? How did you feel? Women are notorious for this social misstep and poor maneuver. Why do they do it? Rejecting a compliment makes the compliment-giver feel as though they should have said nothing.
Susan C. Young - The Art of Action: 8 Ways to Initiate & Activate Forward Momentum for Positive Impact
Refusing someone’s kind words can cause the one doing the complimenting to feel bad. Not only might they regret trying to be nice, but you may have cut off your chances of being complimented by them ever again. Being humble is one thing; being rude is another. Practice receiving compliments with grace, dignity, appreciation, and gratitude. The perfect response to a fine compliment is simply, “Thank you!
Susan C. Young - The Art of Action: 8 Ways to Initiate & Activate Forward Momentum for Positive Impact
Why Polish the Gold?• It builds your confidence when you realize that your words have power and can positively influence. • As you seek to find the good in others, you will enjoy the ripple effect reminder for finding the good in yourself.• It makes a great ice-breaker to begin a conversation.• It helps you meet new people and make new friends.• It strengthens your relationships and builds mutual admiration.• It brings more happiness and joy into your life.• A little praise goes a long way to ma
Susan C. Young - The Art of Action: 8 Ways to Initiate & Activate Forward Momentum for Positive Impact
Service [sur-vis] noun1. the act of helping, aiding, or doing work for another.“Does this dictionary definition sound simplistic? Well, it is foundational to delivering world-class, game-changing service. Did you notice it didn’t mention you? True service takes the focus completely off you and devotes it entirely to the needs of another person.
Amit Ray - Mindfulness Living in the Moment - Living in the Breath
The more we practice mindfulness the more we understand the emotional dynamics of the self and others. Mindful emotions can create a positive climate leading to better outcomes.
Michael Bassey Johnson -
If you have never did a mistake, then death is impossibe, but then, death is a possible mistake.
David Chiles - The Principles Of Netiquette
Solution - A method of fixing a problem or situation. Solution is a positive Netiquette Word. NetworkEtiquette.net
James Emlund -
Since I got rid of syndicated and indoctrinated media my life is a product of what I seek and not what I am told. I recommend everyone in the age of information to demand more of what they seek rather simply pushing the favorite list on their remote control.
Lailah Gifty Akita - Think Great: Be Great!
Don’t react to any fuming argument.
Lailah Gifty Akita - Pearls of Wisdom: Great mind
Hardships refine a man to what he ought to be.
Lailah Gifty Akita - Think Great: Be Great!
Why don’t you dare the impossible?
Lailah Gifty Akita - Think Great: Be Great!
When you listen to good music in the morning makes a good day.
Lindsey Rietzsch - The Happy Lady
There is good all around us, but we get so used to it that we forget to celebrate it. The bad and unfortunate circumstances in our lives do not deserve all of our attention and energy. Remember to look for the good and to give that your full time and attention. It makes all the difference.
Lailah Gifty Akita - Think Great: Be Great!
I have no regrets. I believe in God, who controls every sacred-event.
Lailah Gifty Akita - Think Great: Be Great!
The greatest action is the grace to define your sacred-self.
Lailah Gifty Akita - Think Great: Be Great!
I find my rest and my rescue in the Lord.
Lailah Gifty Akita - Think Great: Be Great!
Be happy with those who are joyful.
Bangambiki Habyarimana - The Great Pearl of Wisdom
Everything in the world is potentially yours. Don't limit yourself to your own means
Lailah Gifty Akita - Pearls of Wisdom: Great mind
Words are living force. The words you use create your life.
Lailah Gifty Akita - Pearls of Wisdom: Great mind
You have to be excited about your life.
Lailah Gifty Akita - Pearls of Wisdom: Great mind
Wherever you are you have to work to earn your own living.
Israelmore Ayivor - Shaping the dream
Don’t think about those who are not doing it. Focus on your dreams, goals and actions and make sure it is done well.
Suzy Kassem - Rise Up and Salute the Sun: The Writings of Suzy Kassem
How will people remember you when you are gone? And for how long until they forget? Were you selfish or selfless? A gossip or a patient listener? Did you add value to the world, or did you simply take from it? Did you add value to the lives of others, or did you take the value out of someone's life? Were you a plus or negative? Meaningful or meaningless? Do you live to take or live to give?
Lailah Gifty Akita - Think Great: Be Great!
Your future is bright as the morning sun.
Lailah Gifty Akita - Think Great: Be Great!
Mistakes and failures are valuable experiences. With every experience, you increase in knowledge and wisdom for the ultimate success.
Lailah Gifty Akita - Pearls of Wisdom: Great mind
Clear visions and positive goals, leads to positive actions and purposeful life.