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- 5 Tips on Confronting Irritating Behavior - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2009 from Adam YoungIt is common to be irritated by disruptive behavior. Whether or not the annoyance is intentional, the real problem arises when you must confront the person. Informing someone of their annoying behavior can be uncomfortable for many, and possibly insulting to the receiving party. Many avoid the ...
Views: 1685(2 votes) - 5 Tips on Working Well with a New Team - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2009 from Adam YoungForming a new team for a project, large task, or special assignment is an effective way for creating a different dynamic. A group with people who have an assorted set of skills, backgrounds and knowledge can offer new ideas and discoveries that a group of similar individuals may not. The same ...
Views: 1162(1 vote) - 6 Tips on Receiving Feedback - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2009 from Adam YoungFeedback can be a valuable tool in personal and professional development. The opinions of others can give you insight into your own behavior that you may not know or find out on your own. Although it is very useful, sometimes feedback can be difficult to hear, especially if it has not been ...
Views: 4768(3 votes) - 6 Ways to Deal With Conflict at Work - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Adam YoungEvery organization has a staff with a diverse set of personalities, backgrounds and experiences. Conflict is inevitable in organizational settings when people who are extremely different work together on a daily basis. Whether it is a clash of personalities, a misunderstanding, or disagreement ...
Views: 2547(2 votes) - 5 Tips on Giving Effective Feedback - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Adam YoungAn important element of personal development and improvement is receiving feedback and outside opinions. There are often barriers that we do not see ourselves that need to be identified by someone else. Behavior that may be unproductive and hindering may go completely noticed on our own until it ...
Views: 1663(2 votes) - 6 Ways to Make a Great First Impression - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2009 from Adam Young6 Ways to Make a Great First Impression The saying, “You only get one chance to make a first impression” is used often because it is very true. When meeting someone for the first time, how you act and what you say has a considerable effect on the other person’s view of who you are. It can ...
Views: 1227(1 vote) - The Do's and Don'ts of Business Meetings - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from Adam YoungWhen properly planned and executed, meetings can be an efficient way to share information or solve problems. When meetings are disorganized, scheduled without reason, too often, or not often enough, they become a waste of time and energy, and are a frustration to everyone. Meetings can be a very ...
Views: 2511(5 votes) - 5 Tips on Communicating Effectively in a Group - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2009 from Adam YoungEveryone wants to have a voice, and have their opinions heard and acknowledged. This can be difficult, due to the fact that everyone wants to have their opinions heard, and a lot of the time, no one wants to listen! We may find ourselves in a situation with a group of outspoken people and our ...
Views: 1161(2 votes) - 5 Ways to Avoid Awkward Moments When Meeting Someone New - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2009 from Adam YoungMeeting someone for the first time can be very unnerving, whether it is a business client, a date, or someone who approaches you in at a social function. Trying to maintain an interesting conversation, remaining composed, and finding common interests can be extremely difficult, and even those ...
Views: 10377(13 votes) - 5 Ways to Ruin an Interview or End a Date - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2009 from Adam YoungThe interview is over, and you wait patiently to hear back from the hiring manager. You were prepared, you have an impressive resume, and you answered all the questions with confidence. A week later you call back, and they have given the job to another candidate. You are having drinks, ...
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