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2c0f3d3 And at the last all shall be safe, and evil thrust out never to return. And so that the trust be kept, he said, I give it into your charge, and your sons', and your sons' sons, until the day come. faithfulness trust Susan Cooper
a0000f2 Mostly I think I've learned to trust God more. I mean, if I start getting worried or freaked, I just try to put it in God's hands. Sometimes I imagine God cradling the globe in his hands, and I tell myself that as long as I'm with God, the Creator of the universe, I can be comfortable and at home anyplace on the planet. globe trust universe worried Melody Carlson
10afd15 If we rely on anything else besides faith to maintain the practice of the presence of God, we will certainly fail, whether this is our feelings, or experiences, or sincerity, or good intentions, or reasonings, or plans. The reason these things will fail while faith will not fail is that all these things depend on us, while faith depends on God. It is a gift of God. god the-presence-of-god trust Peter Kreeft
2a4003f Exchange the bad habit of worrying with the excellent habit of trusting God. excellent exchange faith god habit prayer trust worry Elizabeth George
f9572e3 The television image sanctified, conferred identity. The more familiar the face, the more to be trusted. trust P.D. James
8a275bc You have to trust someone before you can have rituals with them. trust Rachel Klein
8bbc973 Those who choose to walk on love's path are well served if they have a guide. That guide can enable us to overcome fear if we trust that they will not lead us astray or abandon us along the way. choice fear guidance guide love trust Bell Hooks
1e556a2 What is a secret? It is much more than knowledge shared with only a few, or perhaps only one another. It is power. It is a bond. It is a sign of deep trust, or the darkest threat possible. There is power in the keeping of a secret, and power in the revelation of a secret. Sometimes it takes a very wise man to discern which is the path to greater power. All men desirous of power should become collectors of secrets. There is no secret too small to be valuable. All men value their own secrets far above those of others. A scullery maid may be willing to betray a prince before allowing the name of her secret lover to be told. betray collect cultivate decide discern employ hide knowledge learn path power purchase reveal secret seek-out threat trust use utilize Robin Hobb
57db855 I have this thing about friends and secrets. Sometimes when I meet a person I like, I tell them a secret they don't know me well enough to be told. It lets me judge their potential as a friend. friendship judge judging-others judging-people loyalty secrets sharing-secrets trust trustworthiness Mohsin Hamid
d4ad6d3 ...when you trust the Lord God to give you the next step, when you wait in humility upon Him, *He* will open the doors or close them, and you'll get to rest and relax until He says, 'Go. god humility peace trust waiting Charles R. Swindoll
76430e8 I've already told the police what happened, they didn't believe me. Why should you,' he said. 'Because we're the people that believe people that other people don't believe,' I said. 'How can I know that?' he asked. 'You're just going to have to believe me,' I said. trust Ben Aaronovitch
37d06a1 "But if I could just get som ehint, some sign..." Conchita smiles, without humor, but with great affection. "That's the point behind faith," she says. "It's not something you can prove....I know you hate to hear this, but you either have it, or you don't." trust Charles de Lint
cee43a9 There was something scary about watching adults sleep. It was as if no one at all were in charge of the world. trust Kate DiCamillo
cac94a0 "Failure to put the relationship on a slower timetable may result in an act that was never intended in the first place. Another important principle is to avoid the circumstances where compromise is likely. A girl who wants to preserve her virginity should not find herself in a house or dorm room alone with someone to whom she is attracted. Nor should she single-date with someone she has reason not to trust. A guy who wants to be moral should stay away from the girl he knows would go to bed with him. Remember the words of Solomon to his son, "Keep to a path far from her, do not go near the door of her house" (Proverbs 5:8). I know this advice sounds very narrow in a day when virginity is mocked and chastity is considered old-fashioned. But I don't apologize for it. The Scriptures are eternal, and God's standards of right and wrong do not change with the whims of culture. He will honor and help those who are trying to follow His commandments. In fact, the apostle Paul said, "He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear" (1Corinthians 10:13). Hold that promise and continue to use your head. You'll be glad you did." act advice alone and apostle are attracted avoid away be bear bed beyond can change chastity circumstances commandments compromise considered continue culture day did do door eternal failure first follow girl glad go god-s guy he head help her him hold honor house important intended is keep knows let likely may mocked moral narrow near never not old-fashioned path paul place preserve principle proberbs promise reason relationship remeber result right scriptures she should single-date slower solomon someone son sounds standards stay tempted those to trust trying use very virginity wants what-you whims who whom will with words would wrong you you-ll your James C. Dobson
695d9f1 Leaders empower individuals by building trust and coaching competence in their job roles and networking skills. collaboration competence empower leaders networking trust Kenneth H. Blanchard
c4462a6 Say yes,' he whispers. 'Marry me.' I hesitate. I open my eyes. 'You will get my fortune,' I remark. 'When I marry you, everything I have becomes yours. Just as George has everything that belongs to Isabel.' 'That's why you can trust me to win it for you,' he says simply. 'When your interests and mine are the same, you can be certain that I will care for you as for myself. You will be my own. You will find that I care for my own.' 'You will be true to me?' 'Loyalty is my motto. When I give my word, you can trust me. equality-between-partners husband-and-wife love loyalty marriage richard-iii trust Philippa Gregory
63b6e46 What our Heavenly Father wants us to do about our spiritual failures is like what our earthly father wants us to do about our earthly failures. When we fall off the horse, or the bike, or the high road to Heaven, we must simply climb on again as soon as we are aware of the fact that we have fallen off, rather than sitting there stewing in self-pity or self-hatred. faith god humilty perseverance trust Peter Kreeft
82802b5 How much can you really trust the promise of a suicidal father? trust Ruth Ozeki
2e65220 "Child, [death] is with us always," said Cadfael, patient beside him. "Last summer ninety-five men died here in the town, none of whom had done murder. For choosing the wrong side, they died. It falls upon blameless women in war, even in peace at the hands of evil men. It falls upon children who never did harm to any, upon old men, who in their lives have done good to many, and yet are brutally and senselessly slain. Never let it shake your faith that there is a balance hereafter. What you see is only a broken piece from a perfect whole." "Such justice as we see is also but a broken shred. But it is our duty to preserve what we may, and fit together such fragments as we find, and take the rest on trust." faith justice suffering trust Ellis Peters
3667344 "Dear heart," he murmured, "do not look on me with those dear, scared eyes of yours. If there is aught that puzzles you in what I said, try and trust me a little longer. Remember, I must save the Dauphin at all costs; mine honor is bound with his safety. What happens to me after that matters but little, yet I wish to live for your dear sake." -- france honor love the-scarlet-pimprenel trust Emmuska Orczy
966553e "A disciple does not ask, "How much can I keep?" but, "How much more can I give?" Whenever we start to get comfortable with our level of giving, it's time to raise it again." comfort disciple discipline faith give giving keep obedience share stewardship trust Randy Alcorn
6a92eac We accept too damned many things on the explanations of people who could have good reasons for lying. trust truth Frank Herbert
c552ef8 Nice is good. It doesn't sound exciting, but think about it. I think Mr. Perfect would be kind to kids and animals, help old ladies across the street, not insult you when your opinion is different from his. Being nice is so important it's close to being number one. nice perfect-boyfriend trust Linda Howard
c83561b I had not slept with many men other than my husband, but I noticed before that to sleep, actually sleep with someone did give this sense of intimacy, as though your dreams had flowed out of you to mingle with his and fold you both in a blanket of unconsciousness knowing. A throwback of some kind, I thought. In older, more primitive times, it was an act of trust to sleep in the presence of another person. If the trust was mutual, simple sleep could bring you closer together than the joining of bodies. outlander trust truth Diana Gabaldon
c876c6d What is a secret? It is much more than knowledge shared with only a few, or perhaps only one another. It is power. It is a bond. It is a sign of deep trust, or the darkest threat possible.... Be very chary of revealing your hoarded secrets. Many lose all power once they have been divulged. Be even more careful of sharing your secrets lest you find yourself a puppet dancing on someone else's strings. careful collect discern hide power puppet reveal secret threat trust use utilize wary Robin Hobb
4eccc79 Trust your weapon, it is almost certainly smarter than you are. Remember this and you may yet live. remember trust weapon John Scalzi
dc08992 If economic catastrophe does come, will it be a time that draws Christians together to share every resource we have, or will it drive us apart to hide in our own basements or mountain retreats, guarding at gunpoint our private stores from others? If we faithfully use our assets for his kingdom now, rather than hoarding them, can't we trust our faithful God to provide for us then? economic-catastrophe faith fiscal-cliff gunpoint hoarding protection provision resources sharing stewardship survivalism trust Randy Alcorn
af333a9 Each time you turn your life issues over to God and allow Him to lead, you build trust in Him. author build christian god issues lead life over time trust turn Elizabeth George
3c92d5f "The history of mankind," said Dreed, "has been a history of betrayals, the perennial betrayal of the common man by the men he has trusted." "By the men the lazy, haphazard, childish oaf was too wilfully stupid to mistrust," said Bodisham. "The history of mankind from the very beginning has been a history of over-trusted trustees, corrupted by their unchecked opportunities." corruption humankind leaders trust H.G. Wells
48315c9 The idea of a small circle, of an exalted and loyal sect, with a traitor infiltrated at its core, an informant who's not foreign to the sect, but constitutes an part of its structure---this was the true organizational form of any small society. One must act knowing that there's a traitor infiltrated in the ranks. betrayal groups loyalty organizations sects society traitor trust Ricardo Piglia
8ce7c62 I believe you, Tamara, I just don't believe it. trust Cecelia Ahern
b43f4e9 This fear of maleness that they inspire estranges men from every female in their lives to greater or lesser degrees, and men feel the loss. Ultimately, one of the emotional costs of allegiance to patriarchy is to be seen as unworthy of trust. feminism feminist feminist-quotes manhood masculinity men patriarchy trust trustworthy bell hooks
c43fd69 I doubted myself, and that made me doubt you. But you weren't the problem. You were never the problem. I should have trusted you, but I didn't, because I couldn't trust myself. isla-and-the-happily-ever-after stephanie-perkins trust Stephanie Perkins
2408934 Don't tell me you're passionate about your job - show me that you're passionate about helping people like me. business-advice business-quotes business-success business-to-business buying buying-decision buying-decision-quote customers earn-the-right helping influence influence-quotes money negotiation passionate sales sales-effectiveness sales-training salesmanship salespeople selling selling-skills selling-tips shopping trust value Chris Murray
cb29811 "What the caterpillar calls the end of the world, the Master calls a butterfly." --Richard David Bach The caterpillar believes it is dying because it's being sealed in a tomb. The Master knows that the caterpillar is not dying, and is simply transitioning (to something more). This points out that things are never over, that change is carrying us, (so often kicking and screaming), to higher states of being. I find it interesting that the caterpillar spends it's caterpillar existence crawling, (on a lone weed in the midst of an endless beautiful forest), surviving on bitter, poisonous leaves. Yet resists the changes to come. After the caterpillars "death"... And upon the butterflie's rebirth... The butterfly lives out it's butterfly existence experiencing all of the forest's wonders, being carried by the wind, landing on beauty, and drinking sweet nectar, all the while, being shielded from harm by the caterpillar's bitter and poisonous experiences of eating the weeds. compassion forgiveness inspiring kindness meaning prayer spirit spiritual-quotes trust Raymond D. Longoria Jr.
e97d7bd I agreed to keep the cards a secret and asked my grandmother if she believed in magic. She said she did not but that, surprisingly, magic worked even if you did not believe in it. humor magic trust Michael Chabon
6e2f12f I had started out in life trusting everyone and now I trusted no one. So I had a few acquaintances and no close friends. It was perhaps in reaction against the inevitable loneliness of my life that I'd find myself doing bold, risky, even outrageous things without hesitation or surprise. I was usually disappointed in these adventures and they didn't have much effect on me, good or bad, but I never quite lost the hope of something better or different. hope loneliness trust Jean Rhys
754347f People always kill Caesar. Don't trust anyone. trust Dick Francis
389e3cd I believe that in matters of the heart there is no such thing as compromise. Love means that you give each other everything. love romance romantic-love trust Milan Kundera
76df83e Not everyone is always going to like you. What impresses one person may turn another away. To thine own self be true. communication-quotes communication-skills first-impressions motivational-speaker personality-development relationship-quotes social-networking susan-young trust Susan C. Young
f2baafe "Don't let strangers touch you." And yet it is seldom strangers, I learned long before I was a teenager, who do you harm. It is always the ones closest to us: the suave chauffeur, the skilled photographer, the kind music teacher, the good friend's sober and dignified husband, the pious man of God. They are the ones your parents trust, whom they don't want to believe anything against." strangers trust Azar Nafisi
ec2bb7f "She said that you--" "I don't care what she said." I stand up. "Everyone lies." "Hey," he says softly. "It's just a code." "No. Everyone lies." I stub the cigarette out. "It's just another language you have to learn." Then he delicately adds, "I think you need some coffee, dude." Pause. "Why are you so angry?" socializing trust truth Bret Easton Ellis
5d7ef5b Find one person to trust--there need only be one. With them, share every shame, every secret and listen to theirs... with love. Bare hearts and souls until there is understanding. Of a certainty, such honest exposure is the first step toward happiness. -- Andre Chevalier happiness honesty secrets shame trust Nikki Sex
95218ad Your target market are more bothered about whether what you sell will get them promoted, sacked, recognised, accepted, praised or laid. business-advice business-quotes business-success business-to-business buying buying-decision buying-decision-quote customers earn-the-right influence influence-quotes money negotiation sales sales-effectiveness sales-training salesmanship salespeople selling selling-skills selling-tips shopping trust value Chris Murray
59fbef6 "Partners," she said, and fired two rounds into his head." headshot partners trust James S.A. Corey
de8d58d The salesperson you'd ideally like to be and the salesperson you'd like to encounter as a customer should roughly be the same, shouldn't they? business-advice business-quotes business-success business-to-business buying buying-decision buying-decision-quote customers earn-the-right influence influence-quotes money negotiation sales sales-effectiveness sales-training salesmanship salespeople selling selling-skills selling-tips shopping trust value Chris Murray
56991f9 For as men have fists and heads to defend themselves, so women have a gentleness of silence about them, a barrier built of things of the spirit, of pain, of quiet, of helplessness, of grace, of all that is beautiful and womanly an equal part, given to them because they are women in defense of their womaness. And this barrier a man will find against him to turn aside his male attack, keep his arms pinned, stop his mouth, cool his eyes, reduce his heat and restrain his idle imaginings. This barrier it is that women who are women keep always at a height, coming from behind it only when, with knowledge and in light, they trust. You shall see it in their eyes. trust womaness womanly women Richard Llewellyn
26f7058 And who knows, thought Cadfael, which is in the right, the young man who sees the best in all, and trusts all, or the old one who suspects all until he has probed them through and through? The one may stumble into a snare now and then, but at least enjoy sunshine along the way, between falls. The other may never miss his footing, but seldom experience joy. Better find a way somewhere between! joy trust youth Ellis Peters
b6df8ef I have found that sometimes when a person gives up on 'humankind' they can often find trust and love in animal kind. Andre Chevalier depression giving-up humanity love trust trust-issues Nikki Sex
387005a We all need salespeople who deliver value that wasn't there before they arrived. business-advice business-quotes business-success business-to-business buying buying-decision buying-decision-quote customers earn-the-right influence influence-quotes money negotiation sales sales-effectiveness sales-training salesmanship salespeople selling selling-skills selling-tips shopping trust value Chris Murray
8521ec3 We all have to love you, and believe in you, and think you are looking out for our best interests. But look at us, Momma, and really see us. look looking love mothers parents see sight trust V.C. Andrews
48ec76a Salespeople who think that it's all about price aren't required: If it can be sold on the internet at the lowest price, you can take the huge cost of a sales team out of the equation. business-advice business-quotes business-success business-to-business buying buying-decision buying-decision-quote cost customers earn-the-right influence influence-quotes money negotiation price sales sales-effectiveness sales-training salesmanship salespeople selling selling-skills selling-tips shopping trust value Chris Murray
449a45b Human beings are the most successful of animals because of their capability to learn, and an abused animal learns very quickly to defend itself. It also learns very quickly to trust very few people - if any. lifelessons people trust trust-no-one truthbomb Brad Thor
e2c6774 If you don't earn their trust at the beginning, they sure as hell won't trust you with their money at the end. business-advice business-quotes business-success influence influence-quotes money negotiation sales sales-effectiveness sales-training salesmanship selling selling-skills selling-tips trust Chris Murray
0102ac2 If what you sell doesn't help me then why are you knocking on my door? business-advice business-quotes business-success business-to-business buying buying-decision buying-decision-quote customers earn-the-right influence influence-quotes money negotiation sales sales-effectiveness sales-training salesmanship salespeople selling selling-skills selling-tips shopping trust value Chris Murray
df4f66f Yeah, trust the fuckhead. spider-jerusalem trust Warren Ellis
69c7403 22% of current business-to-business salespeople will be replaced by search engines within the next five years. business-advice business-quotes business-success business-to-business buying customers influence influence-quotes money negotiation sales sales-effectiveness sales-training salesmanship selling selling-skills selling-tips shopping trust Chris Murray
dcd825d No quality or characteristic is more important than trust teamwork trust Patrick Lencioni
7d3b95f Remember: when you walk into a DIY store to buy a drill, you don't want the drill. Your end goal is to make a hole and, in order to achieve this, you have to buy the drill. business-advice business-quotes business-success business-to-business buying buying-decision buying-decision-quote customers earn-the-right influence influence-quotes money negotiation sales sales-effectiveness sales-training salesmanship salespeople selling selling-skills selling-tips shopping trust value Chris Murray
411c167 ...we named her Dorothy Ann. Dolly, for short. I kissed her warily, fearful of the pain of loving her, love her, though love her I did; fearful lest she hurt me by dying. heartbreak love risk trust Nancy E. Turner
d88476a Hope is a slighter, tougher thing even than trust, he thought, pacing his room as the soundless, vague lightning flashed overhead. In a good season one trusts life; in a bad season one only hopes, But they are of the same essence: they are the mind's indispensable relationship with other minds, with the world, and with time. Without trust, a man lives, but not a human life; without hope, he dies. When there is no relationship, where hands do not touch, emotion atrophies in void and intelligence goes sterile and obsessed. Between men the only link left is that of owner to slave, or murderer to victim. human murder slave trust victim Ursula K. Le Guin
9b0729c "Bunu ogren,kafana iyice sok kizim." dedi Nana. "Pusulanin hep kuzeyi gosteren ibresi gibi, bir erkegin suclayan parmagi da daima, mutlaka bir kadini gosterir. Her zaman. Bunu hic unutma, Meryem" trust Khaled Hosseini
547aad7 We all desperately need brilliant sales professionals far more than ever before - to help us, guide us, keep us informed and stop us from making diabolically stupid buying decisions. business-advice business-quotes business-success business-to-business buying buying-decision buying-decision-quote customers earn-the-right influence influence-quotes money negotiation sales sales-effectiveness sales-training salesmanship selling selling-skills selling-tips shopping trust Chris Murray
d142a9e Trusting your inner voice, which is one of the critical steps in developing intuition, is predicated on being truly self-confident. inspirational-quotes intuition intuition-quotes laurie-nadel laurie-nadel-quotes power-of-thoughts quote-about-life quote-of-the-day quote-of-the-week quotes-twitter self-confidence trust wayne-dyer Laurie Nadel
cfb55b4 How do you know that you're a person, distinct from other people? By keeping certain things to yourself. You guard them inside you, because, if you don't, there's no distinction between inside and outside. Secrets are the way you know you even have an inside. A radical exhibitionist is a person who has forfeited his identity. But identity in a vacuum is also meaningless. Sooner or later, the inside of you needs a witness. Otherwise you're just a cow, a cat, a stone, a thing in the world, trapped in your thingness. To have an identity, you have to believe that other identities equally exist. You need closeness with other people. And how is closeness built? By sharing secrets. relationship secret trust Jonathan Franzen
529f30c For Luther, it (faith) is an undeviating, trusting outlook appointment life, a constant stance of the trustworthiness of the promises of God. trust Alister E. McGrath
4190eb3 Earning Trust & Cooperation The 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 guessed it . . . tension. One of our first priorities as we initiate a first impression must be to focus on how to effectively minimize or eliminate tension. Regardless of your relationship or venue, when tension is high, trust and cooperation are low. When tension is reduced, trust and cooperation increase. It is an inverse relationship. So, how can you move to reduce tension in your first impressions to increase trust and cooperation? Put yourself in their shoes and seek to relate to them with an equal footing on a level playing field. Demonstrate how you can bring value to their lives. best-motivational-speakers build-rapport communication-skills customer-service-quotes first-impressions-quotes quotes-by-susan-c-young relationship-quotes speaker-susan-young trust Susan C. Young
057f219 Giving these lil' fellas a gun was important to keep the name of the Rebellions strong, because whenever the name drops, it's only a matter of time before someone kicks your door in. Scrooge, former leader of the Rebellion Raiders street gang that once boasted of having some ten thousand members brand-name carrying-weapons community-policing forward-thinking gang-addiction gang-intervention gang-leaders gang-members gang-pride position-to-win protecting-your-name protection ready ready-for-action rebellion-raiders reliable reputation school-gangs strategy strong support trust turf-wars violence-addiction Drexel Deal
f0fdf84 Trust is all about instinct. If you had all the facts, you wouldn't need trust. Trust is what is required in the absence of proof. But I believe you can strengthen your instincts by testing them; every time you prove yourself right or wrong, they grow stronger. trust Will Schwalbe
5f876ad We all need salespeople with humility, honesty, integrity, empathy and an old-fashioned work ethic that ensures the job gets done. business-advice business-quotes business-success business-to-business buying buying-decision buying-decision-quote customers earn-the-right empathy honesty humility influence influence-quotes integrity money negotiation sales sales-effectiveness sales-training salesmanship salespeople selling selling-skills selling-tips shopping trust work-ethic Chris Murray
a8906c7 We all need salespeople who understand the problem and can deliver a solution that works brilliantly for both sides. business-advice business-quotes business-success business-to-business buying buying-decision buying-decision-quote customers earn-the-right influence influence-quotes money negotiation sales sales-effectiveness sales-training salesmanship salespeople selling selling-skills selling-tips shopping trust Chris Murray
89ecd73 It is considered a rather cheerful axiom that all Americans distrust politicians. (No one takes the further and less cheerful step of considering just what effect this mutual contempt has on either the public or the politicians, who have, indeed, very little to do with one another.) americans contempt distrust politicians politics trust united-states usa James Baldwin
5d3bdc4 I had not slept with many men other than my husband, but I noticed before that to sleep, actually sleep with someone did give this sense of intimacy, as though your dreams had flowed out of you to mingle with his and fold you both in a blanket of unconsciousness knowing. A throwback of some kind, I thought. In older, more primitive times, it was an act of trust to sleep in the presence of another person. If the trust was mutual, simple sleep could bring you closer together than joining the bodies. outlander trust truth Diana Gabaldon
7372cab Never trust an Italian. The Nazis did that, and look where it got them. trust Paul Murray
6b821ef God has ordained that His people live by promises and not by explanations. trust Warren W. Wiersbe
135cbba Fools can be trusted precisely because they are fools. Their agendas rarely intersect with your own. trust R. Scott Bakker
015de01 Perhaps trust had to be accompanied by a measure of common sense, and a hefty dose of realism about human nature. But that would need a lot of thinking about, and the tea break did not go on forever. thinking trust Alexander McCall Smith
e85788f She had never been able to tolerate dishonesty, which she thought threatened the very heart of relationships between people. If you could not count on other people to mean what they said, or to do what they said they would do, then life could become utterly unpredictable. The fact that we could trust one another made it possible to undertake the simple tasks of life. relationships trust Alexander McCall Smith
e4ad8e8 There's a reason prophets perform miracles: language lacks the power to describe faith. And you have to land on faith before you can even begin to hike around to its flip side, betrayal. faith prophets relationships trust trustworthiness Mohsin Hamid
04fdfe1 When your pipeline is full - with business coming out of your ears - the notion of people asking for a discount will sound hilarious, because you'll already be at capacity business-advice business-quotes business-success business-to-business buying buying-decision buying-decision-quote customers earn-the-right influence influence-quotes money negotiation sales sales-effectiveness sales-training salesmanship salespeople selling selling-skills selling-tips shopping trust Chris Murray
ffb134f Always trust in proven survivors. trust Peter F. Hamilton
02b7dd2 Establishing social certainty helps you build trust, develop rapport, and strengthen your connection. However, the right questions might lead you to find a niche of commonality in someone who is very different from you. It can be professionally and personally rewarding. best-motivational-speakers communication-skills customer-service-quotes emotional-intelligence first-impressions-quotes quotes-by-susan-c-young relationship-quotes speaker-susan-young trust Susan C. Young
03638e6 For all salespeople - Driving around and talking to people for a living, with no recognisable return for the time or money spent by your employer - is a job description that belongs in the past. business-advice business-quotes business-success business-to-business buying buying-decision buying-decision-quote customers earn-the-right influence influence-quotes money negotiation sales sales-effectiveness sales-training salesmanship salespeople selling selling-skills selling-tips shopping trust Chris Murray
05061c8 We all know that person--the one who wakes up on the right side of the bed; the one who surely consumed a bowl of sunshine for breakfast; the one who asks how you're doing and means it. How do they emanate that much light? How can we also appear more friendly and personable? How can we be that light for others? best-motivational-speakers communication-skills customer-service-quotes first-impressions-quotes personable-and-friendly quotes-by-susan-c-young relationship-quotes speaker-susan-young trust Susan C. Young
0839743 "In our digital world today, handwritten notes are an "old school" way to make people feel important. Email is easy and Facebook birthday messages are now the norm, however, taking that extra step makes your efforts extra special. Whether it is a thank you note, birthday greeting, or a card of congratulations, taking the time to extend this personal consideration makes a person feel like you care. Be the surprise in someone's day and make them feel important." best-motivational-speakers communication-skills customer-service-quotes emotional-intelligence first-impressions-quotes quotes-by-susan-c-young relationship-quotes speaker-susan-young trust Susan C. Young
0982442 It can be a mean world; sadly, there is no shortage of rude people. Throughout my travels, I pleasantly discovered that if you are friendly to others, they will usually mirror the same in return. Regardless of which cities or countries I visit, the majority of people I encounter tend to be friendly, personable, and caring. best-motivational-speakers communication-skills customer-service-quotes first-impressions-quotes personable-and-friendly quotes-by-susan-c-young relationship-quotes speaker-susan-young trust Susan C. Young
0a85183 When we trust someone or something, we place our faith and confidence in their word, reliability, and deeds. Without trust and rapport, a relationship can be cut short before it ever gets started. best-motivational-speakers build-rapport communication-skills customer-service-quotes first-impressions-quotes quotes-by-susan-c-young relationship-quotes speaker-susan-young trust Susan C. Young
0ba8a7b In our high-tech world today, there are unlimited ways with which you can search for people, places, and events to connect you with like-minded people. Food enthusiasts? There are local cooking classes. Gardening fans? There are flower shows and garden expos. Kids in school? Join the PTA and get involved. There are clubs and groups for almost any interest these days and venturing out to make those connections is a powerful way to expand your insights, your network, and even your business. best-motivational-speakers communication-skills customer-service-quotes emotional-intelligence first-impressions-quotes quotes-by-susan-c-young relationship-quotes speaker-susan-young trust Susan C. Young
0c9d53a Once you start looking, you will discover unlimited links and openers for nurturing camaraderie. Do you drive the same car? Did you attend the same college? Do you both write with your left hand? Love vacationing in Paris? Prefer sushi over pasta? Both have twins? Attend the same church? Each run marathons? Enjoy the same television shows? Have the same breed of dog? While downright basic, these shared commonalities can often bring a sense of familiarity and affection even for people whom you have never met. best-motivational-speakers communication-skills customer-service-quotes emotional-intelligence first-impressions-quotes quotes-by-susan-c-young relationship-quotes speaker-susan-young trust Susan C. Young
0fb2b0b Do you really want people to like you for something that you're not? It takes a lot of energy to pretend to be someone else for the sake of pleasing others. communication-quotes communication-skills first-impressions motivational-speaker personality-development relationship-quotes social-networking susan-young trust Susan C. Young
1112b76 Through change and challenge, if our personal foundations are built with quality virtues of character and integrity, we are more resilient, healthy, and ultimately more impressive. communication-quotes communication-skills confidence first-impressions integrity motivational-speaker relationship-quotes susan-young trust Susan C. Young
11567cd You must trust in your inner being of light, the angel you already are. faith soul trust Sean Patrick Brennan
137f8e3 When people are like you, conversations flow naturally and feel more relaxed, don't they? You know what to say, how to talk, what to expect, and how to understand them on an intuitive level. best-motivational-speakers communication-skills customer-service-quotes emotional-intelligence first-impressions-quotes quotes-by-susan-c-young relationship-quotes speaker-susan-young trust Susan C. Young
13935eb Are you the one who strives to brighten other people's days or are you the one waiting for others to do that for you? These are choices that can and do make a huge difference in the value you bring to the table, personally and professionally. best-motivational-speakers communication-skills customer-service-quotes first-impressions-quotes personable-and-friendly quotes-by-susan-c-young relationship-quotes speaker-susan-young trust Susan C. Young
16bc197 People love to talk about themselves. When you provide them with an opening and a platform for them to do so, you will be amazed by how your conversations can blossom. best-keynote-speakers best-motivational-speakers communication-skills customer-service-quotes first-impressions-quotes quotes-by-susan-c-young relationship-quotes speaker-susan-young trust Susan C. Young
16cd797 "While some may consider being friendly an appealing personality trait, I challenge you to see it as a valuable skill. In a world where we are continuously bombarded with negativity and anxiety is at an all-time high, a warm and friendly person is a welcome relief. Training yourself to be the friendly "calm in the storm" makes you a true asset to your business, your family, and your community." best-motivational-speakers communication-skills customer-service-quotes first-impressions-quotes personable-and-friendly quotes-by-susan-c-young relationship-quotes speaker-susan-young trust Susan C. Young
1888533 If you sound like a contestant from The Apprentice or if the customer believes that they are being sold AT, you have already failed. business business-advice business-quotes business-success business-to-business buying buying-decision buying-decision-quote customers earn-the-right influence influence-quotes money negotiation sales sales-effectiveness sales-training salesmanship selling selling-skills selling-tips shopping trust Chris Murray
19c1c06 The Gift that Keeps on Giving I once had a lovely real estate client named Jane who was an elderly lady living alone. Her sons lived far away in the Pacific Northwest and she rarely saw them. I became her Realtor when she decided she needed to down-size from her larger home and buy a smaller one. Throughout this transition, we would talk, laugh, share, and bond. After we successfully completed her transactions and got her comfortably situated in her new home, I stayed in touch to nurture our friendship. Over a year later, I got a call from her son in Seattle who was calling to inform me that his mother had passed away. And at the reading of her will it was revealed she had requested that when it the time came to sell the property in her estate, they were to call Susan Young. By making her feel special and important, I earned not only her friendship, but her loyalty and continued business. best-motivational-speakers communication-skills customer-service-quotes emotional-intelligence first-impressions-quotes quotes-by-susan-c-young relationship-quotes speaker-susan-young trust Susan C. Young
19f982f Think about the impact you have on the people around you every day. How do you interact with them? Is your presence uplifting or are do you bring a dark cloud? best-motivational-speakers communication-skills customer-service-quotes first-impressions-quotes personable-and-friendly quotes-by-susan-c-young relationship-quotes speaker-susan-young trust Susan C. Young
1a76f11 What are those behaviors that make us take pause to think twice about a person's trustworthiness? Guarded body language, lack of eye contact, nervous fidgeting, interrupting, speaking ill of others, lying, arrogance, and gossip to name a few. best-motivational-speakers build-rapport communication-skills customer-service-quotes first-impressions-quotes quotes-by-susan-c-young relationship-quotes speaker-susan-young trust Susan C. Young
1a99297 In this wonderful modern age, if you know what you want, you can just reach out and, with the click of a mouse, take complete control of your entire buying and shopping experience. business-advice business-quotes business-success buying customers influence influence-quotes money negotiation sales sales-effectiveness sales-training salesmanship selling selling-skills selling-tips shopping trust Chris Murray
1e328f5 "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 first impression and turn it into a lasting one"." best-motivational-speakers communication-skills customer-service-quotes emotional-intelligence first-impressions-quotes quotes-by-susan-c-young relationship-quotes speaker-susan-young trust Susan C. Young
20a9393 "We've all known that one salesperson whose primary motivation in a transaction is to earn a commission--regardless of their customer's needs. From their body language to their self-driven talking points to the "close three times and then some" techniques-they come across as egocentric and uncaring." best-motivational-speakers communication-skills customer-service-quotes first-impressions-quotes quotes-by-susan-c-young relationship-quotes showing-interest speaker-susan-young trust Susan C. Young
20b7b09 I loved God of course, in the early days, and God loved me. That was something. And I loved animals and nature. And poetry. People were the problem. How do you love another person? How do you trust another person to love you? I had no idea. love-issues people trust Jeanette Winterson
2103cd0 "Because I don't trust people," Pip said. "Even my mom, who I do trust, has things she doesn't tell me, really important things, and it would be nice to have a way to find them out without her having to tell me. I'd know the stuff I need to know, but she'd still be OK. And then, with everyone else, literally everyone, I can never be sure of what they're thinking about me, and I don't seem to be very good at guessing what it is. So, it'd be nice to be able to just dip inside their heads, just for like two seconds, and make sure everything's OK--just be sure that they're not thinking some horrible thought about me that I have no clue about--and then I could trust them. I wouldn't abuse it or anything. It's just so hard not to ever trust people. It makes me have to work so hard to figure out what they want from me. It gets to be so tiring." trust Jonathan Franzen
2180ab2 "Teddy Roosevelt has been credited with saying, "People don't care how much you know until they know how much you care." Think about that from a sales perspective." best-motivational-speakers communication-skills customer-service-quotes first-impressions-quotes quotes-by-susan-c-young relationship-quotes showing-interest speaker-susan-young trust Susan C. Young
24f77c6 As soon as someone believes you cannot be trusted, you are stopped dead in your tracks. Whether this perceived loss of trustworthiness is true or false, the perception alone can be damaging. best-motivational-speakers build-rapport communication-skills customer-service-quotes first-impressions-quotes quotes-by-susan-c-young relationship-quotes speaker-susan-young trust Susan C. Young
269c02f Interestingly, being yourself allows others to be themselves. Even with crazy imperfections, being a bona fide genuine person is the best any of us can be--messy flaws and all! communication-quotes communication-skills first-impressions motivational-speaker personality-development relationship-quotes social-networking susan-young trust Susan C. Young
275c221 We all can have accidents in life. God knew this, and so He sent Jesus as our Healer. His healing touch is God's mercy to us. If you are hurt, ask God to heal you and then trust Him to do it in His way and in His time. heal jesus mercy trust Stormie Omartian
2bf0f50 Have you ever known a person who was highly intelligent, yet their lack of character destroyed your impression of them? Even though they may have been accomplished, articulate, and knowledgeable, their words became impotent and irrelevant. communication-quotes communication-skills confidence first-impressions integrity motivational-speaker relationship-quotes susan-young trust Susan C. Young
2c2b1f2 "Can I Trust You? Years ago, I heard Lou Holtz speak at a national conference. His rock-solid reputation preceded him--he is the only coach in the history of college football to take six different football teams to a bowl game. He is not only well-respected for his ability to elevate football programs, but to elevate individuals as well. During his humorous and entertaining keynote, he taught a few small lessons which carried big meanings. He shared that every person you meet is privately asking themselves three questions: 1. Do you care about me? 2. Do I like you? 3. Can I trust you? When you make an authentic, sincere, and dignified effort to create a positive first impression, you increase your chances of receiving a "Yes!" to those questions. Unfortunately, if someone you meet answers "No!" you've got an uphill battle to earn their business or develop a friendship." best-motivational-speakers build-rapport communication-skills customer-service-quotes first-impressions-quotes quotes-by-susan-c-young relationship-quotes speaker-susan-young trust Susan C. Young
2ed3244 "This insightful quote I once heard stays with me: "Tell me what gives you your sense of importance and I will tell you what you are. That is the most important thing about you. That is what determines your character." Some people get their sense of importance through their charitable works and community service. Some get it through the diplomas on their walls and the letters behind their names, while others may get their sense of importance from the cars they drive, the balance in their bank accounts, or the size of their homes. Different strokes for different folks. Regardless of what their motivators may be, notice what a person's hot button is and you will have the key to nurturing your new relationship in a positive way." best-motivational-speakers communication-skills customer-service-quotes emotional-intelligence first-impressions-quotes quotes-by-susan-c-young relationship-quotes speaker-susan-young trust Susan C. Young
30c6fc3 Authentic people are so comfortable in their own skins they make us more comfortable in our own. communication-quotes communication-skills first-impressions motivational-speaker personality-development relationship-quotes social-networking susan-young trust Susan C. Young
32e9a1f On the other hand, when presented with a service-minded professional who strives to deliver the best possible experience, aren't you duly impressed? They are genuinely interested in learning about your wants, needs, and desires to help ensure you achieve your goals. They are the kind of person you'll turn to again and again--not only for your own business but to refer to others as well. best-motivational-speakers communication-skills customer-service-quotes first-impressions-quotes quotes-by-susan-c-young relationship-quotes showing-interest speaker-susan-young trust Susan C. Young
33793e2 What gives you your sense of importance and makes you feel special? Who and what bring out the best in you? What does it take to make you feel like a million bucks and ready to take on the world? When people make you feel important, doesn't it elevate them in your eyes? Learn to do the same for others. best-motivational-speakers communication-skills customer-service-quotes emotional-intelligence first-impressions-quotes quotes-by-susan-c-young relationship-quotes speaker-susan-young trust Susan C. Young
33ddc74 "Authenticity isn't just about saying "this is who I am"--it is also about being flexible enough to recognize and appreciate the uniqueness in others--honoring the mutual respect for being authentic and true." communication-quotes communication-skills first-impressions motivational-speaker personality-development relationship-quotes social-networking susan-young trust Susan C. Young
37c192f 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. best-keynote-speakers best-motivational-speakers communication-skills customer-service-quotes first-impressions-quotes quotes-by-susan-c-young relationship-quotes speaker-susan-young trust Susan C. Young
39950bc By taking a personal interest in other people's lives, you are demonstrating selflessness, grace, and respect. best-motivational-speakers communication-skills customer-service-quotes first-impressions-quotes personable-and-friendly quotes-by-susan-c-young relationship-quotes speaker-susan-young trust Susan C. Young
3c10417 Trust and rapport are the connective tissue for gaining and maintaining healthy relationships. They provide people with the comfort and reassurance that they are doing business with an organization who cares. best-motivational-speakers build-rapport communication-skills customer-service-quotes first-impressions-quotes quotes-by-susan-c-young relationship-quotes speaker-susan-young trust Susan C. Young
3c59551 Trust and rapport are listed in that order because without first building trust, healthy rapport is not possible. best-motivational-speakers build-rapport communication-skills customer-service-quotes first-impressions-quotes quotes-by-susan-c-young relationship-quotes speaker-susan-young trust Susan C. Young
3cd279a Think of the people whom you love, like, trust, and admire. Isn't their integrity the golden thread which elevates them to a higher standard in your eyes and in your heart? communication-quotes communication-skills confidence first-impressions integrity motivational-speaker relationship-quotes susan-young trust Susan C. Young
414bacc What About the Social Introvert? Perhaps you don't want to talk! Maybe you prefer to speak only when responding to another person. If you tend to be more reserved and less gregarious, the expression on your face will speak volumes. A pleasant expression and a genuine smile communicate friendliness and approachability that will lead you to a positive experience. Your body language engages--without words. best-motivational-speakers communication-skills customer-service-quotes first-impressions-quotes personable-and-friendly quotes-by-susan-c-young relationship-quotes speaker-susan-young trust Susan C. Young
445e561 "Top sales professionals will confirm that nurturing their "sphere of influence" is essential to their success. When trust and rapport are well cultivated, it can yield tremendous bottom-line results." best-motivational-speakers build-rapport communication-skills customer-service-quotes first-impressions-quotes quotes-by-susan-c-young relationship-quotes speaker-susan-young trust Susan C. Young
449ae4f Worry is the antithesis of trust. You simply cannot do both. They are mutually exclusive. opposites trust worry Elisabeth Elliot
44fde81 Own your truths--all of them. Be honest. Be genuine. Be straightforward. Be refreshing! communication-quotes communication-skills first-impressions personality-development relationship-quotes social-networking trust Susan C. Young
46daf11 Show Them You CARE. In the business world, mastering conversational skills and paying attention to the details can take you to the top and help keep you there! best-motivational-speakers communication-skills customer-service-quotes first-impressions-quotes quotes-by-susan-c-young relationship-quotes showing-interest speaker-susan-young trust Susan C. Young
486014e Push versus Pull Marketing. Who wants to be pushed around? I certainly don't. Statements push and questions pull. Don't you prefer the latter? Questions pique interest and can keep the dialogue flowing when your other alternatives aren't as attractive or magnetic. best-keynote-speakers best-motivational-speakers communication-skills customer-service-quotes first-impressions-quotes quotes-by-susan-c-young relationship-quotes speaker-susan-young trust Susan C. Young
494c919 ASK YOURSELF: Your closest friends want to know all about the details of your life and want to hear what is happening in your life. How can you be that type of person for others? best-keynote-speakers best-motivational-speakers communication-skills customer-service-quotes first-impressions-quotes quotes-by-susan-c-young relationship-quotes speaker-susan-young trust Susan C. Young
4965d40 Integrity is a most valued human quality. communication-quotes communication-skills confidence first-impressions integrity motivational-speaker relationship-quotes susan-young trust Susan C. Young
4985838 "Instant Access "When my twins were born, I moved abruptly from being a professional career woman to a full-time, stay-at-home mom. The role shift opened a new door of commonality which surprised and delighted me. I was instantly welcomed into a special "Motherhood Club," where before I never would have related. It felt as if I was suddenly bonded with mothers worldwide. It's important to remember--nothing stays the same, nor do we." best-motivational-speakers communication-skills customer-service-quotes emotional-intelligence first-impressions-quotes quotes-by-susan-c-young relationship-quotes speaker-susan-young trust Susan C. Young
4b3447c Many salespeople make the mistake of talking about how great they are and what they bring to the table. If they would simply take a breath, shift their mindset, and instead present ways to help solve their client's problems, they would capture more new business. best-motivational-speakers communication-skills customer-service-quotes emotional-intelligence first-impressions-quotes quotes-by-susan-c-young relationship-quotes speaker-susan-young trust Susan C. Young
4c7dfb8 Do you generally feel uncomfortable around people whom you perceive to be perfect? Is there really such a thing as the perfect person? Of course not! Our flaws are often what differentiates us from each other, and no person is perfect. communication-quotes communication-skills first-impressions motivational-speaker personality-development relationship-quotes social-networking susan-young trust Susan C. Young
4d07a86 When you take the high road to living a virtuous life, you are fortified by knowing that regardless of what life throws your way or what storms may rage, you are grounded in goodness. In this, you secure not only your own integrity, but you secure it in the eyes others. communication-quotes communication-skills confidence first-impressions integrity motivational-speaker relationship-quotes susan-young trust Susan C. Young
4ebb4f1 In sales, this tactic comes across as pushy, arrogant, and uncaring. It doesn't have to be this way. Admittedly, it may take great restraint to resist the temptation to dominate a conversation, but when you do, you are rewarded with an appreciation for your interest and attentiveness. Simply by changing your approach and becoming a discovery expert, you will receive relevant answers for how to better connect and serve others. best-keynote-speakers best-motivational-speakers communication-skills customer-service-quotes first-impressions-quotes quotes-by-susan-c-young relationship-quotes speaker-susan-young trust Susan C. Young
4ebd1f2 Usaldus pole mitte uksnes juhtimissuhete, vaid koigi suhete vundament. Sa ei saa mojutada inimesi, kes sind ei usalda. Sa ei saa rajada positiivseid suhteid inimestega, kui neil on sinust negatiivne pilt. Usaldus on liim, mis hoiab inimesi koos. relationships trust usaldus John C. Maxwell
4f3d07c Wouldn't it be wonderful to enjoy this level of simplicity in all relationships, regardless of differences? You can. Begin taking the initiative to find common ground with others and you will soon lay solid foundations on which to build great first impressions. best-motivational-speakers communication-skills customer-service-quotes emotional-intelligence first-impressions-quotes quotes-by-susan-c-young relationship-quotes speaker-susan-young trust Susan C. Young
503a139 Open-ended questions open doors for new discoveries and opportunities. They encourage others to speak their truths, share their experiences, and express their ideas. best-keynote-speakers best-motivational-speakers communication-skills customer-service-quotes first-impressions-quotes quotes-by-susan-c-young relationship-quotes speaker-susan-young trust Susan C. Young
51721ea Admittedly, there will be times when you must interact on a superficial level and adjust your behavior to fit in, go along and get along. communication-quotes communication-skills first-impressions motivational-speaker personality-development relationship-quotes social-networking susan-young trust Susan C. Young
51d7606 I've Got to Trust You to Like You People want to do business with people whom they like and trust. If anything in a business presentation raises concerns or doubt about your trustworthiness, everything shuts down. And then there's little hope of moving forward in a positive way--you're done. best-motivational-speakers build-rapport communication-skills customer-service-quotes first-impressions-quotes quotes-by-susan-c-young relationship-quotes speaker-susan-young trust Susan C. Young
51f8902 Your integrity is your personal code of honor and has the power to build your reputation or destroy it, establish credibility or crumble it--in one swift move. communication-quotes communication-skills confidence first-impressions integrity motivational-speaker relationship-quotes susan-young trust Susan C. Young
5413514 Rather than trying hard to be interesting and focusing on yourself, turn your attention to filling that need in others. best-motivational-speakers communication-skills customer-service-quotes first-impressions-quotes personable-and-friendly quotes-by-susan-c-young relationship-quotes speaker-susan-young trust Susan C. Young
547f276 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. * Find a way to help others achieve their goals. * Keep your mind open to innovative ideas. * Make introductions and connect like-minded people. * Get to know people first before talking about yourself. * Consider how and why they feel/think/believe as they do. best-keynote-speakers best-motivational-speakers communication-skills customer-service-quotes first-impressions-quotes quotes-by-susan-c-young relationship-quotes speaker-susan-young trust Susan C. Young
59ba81e 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 acceptable. communication-quotes communication-skills first-impressions motivational-speaker personality-development relationship-quotes social-networking susan-young trust Susan C. Young
5ade18b 1. Men are easy to please but are not pleased for long before some new novelty must delight them. 2. Men are easy to make passionate but are unable to sustain it. 3. Men are always seeking soft women but find their lives in ruins without strong women. 4. Men must be occupied at all times otherwise they make mischief. 5. Men deem themselves weighty and women light. Therefore it is simple to tie a stone round their necks and drown them should they become too troublesome. 6. Men are best left in groups by themselves where they will entirely wear themselves out in drunkenness and competition. While this is taking place a woman may carry on with her own life unhindered. 7. Men are never never to be trusted with what is closest to your heart, and if it is they who are closest to your heart, do not tell them. 8. If a man asks you for money, do not give it to him. 9. If you ask a man for money and he does not give it to you, sell his richest possession and leave at once. 10. Your greatest strength is that every man believes he knows the sum and possibility of every woman. gender-relations men money passion perception power rules trust women Jeanette Winterson
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