Adam Young
, BS
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Communication Expert
Adam Young Quick Facts
Adam Young is a communication coach supports others in improving their interpersonal skills, increasing their confidence in social situations, and becoming highly effective communicators.
Adam has an extensive education in oral communication, diversity, and team/leadership development from the University of Southern Califo ia, and a background in Human Resources.
In his recruiting experience, has managed the hiring process for a variety of positions in the IT, media, graphic design and hospitality industries. Adam's background also includes training and development in which he has facilitated new hire orientations and trained different levels of staff in hospitality standards and safety.
Adam has also acted as a consultant for non-profit organizations to help improve company wide communication processes.
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6 Tips on Receiving Feedback
Feedback 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 requested, or an opinion you do not agree with. Whether it comes from a co-worker or a friend, it is important to receive the feedback with composure. A hostile response may damage the relationship.
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5 Tips on Working Well with a New Team
Forming 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 can be said about a team formed with staff from different departments. Although these teams may be very productive, sometimes the diversity can become an obstacle to goal achievement. The focus may shift from the task at hand to the conflict on the team.
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5 Tips on Confronting Irritating Behavior
It 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 situation completely, only escalating the frustration. Approaching someone delicately about their behavior is very feasible, using the right tactics. #1 Describe the Situation, Not What You Think When you address the situation, do your best not to judge it.
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5 Ways to Ruin an Interview or End a Date
The 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, waiting for you dinner to come, you are talking about something you caught this morning on the news. You don't completely understand it, but you seem to have your dates attention and they probably don't know much about it either.
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5 Ways to Avoid Awkward Moments When Meeting Someone New
Meeting 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 highly skilled in social interaction may step into trouble. Here are a few tips that can help you avoid any uneasiness, or at least keep the awkward moments to a minimum. #1 Keep it Light When meeting for the first time, you do not know their background, temperament, or personality.
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5 Tips on Communicating Effectively in a Group
Everyone 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 voice gets drowned out. So how do we make sure we are heard in that business meeting or the crowded dinner party? The following are a few tips that can help you in those situations. #1 Don't be afraid If you have a statement to make, do not be afraid to make it!
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The Do's and Don'ts of Business Meetings
When 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 useful tool in an organization's productivity. The success of a meeting depends on how it is conducted.
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6 Ways to Make a Great First Impression
6 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 set the tone for the rest of the conversation. If you want to make a good impression in that job interview or date, in addition to being genuine and honest, there are ways to strengthen the impact you have.
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5 Tips on Giving Effective Feedback
An 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 is pointed out by a friend or colleague who sees it and wants to help by sharing. Although feedback can come from the best intentions, many have difficulty receiving it and may take personal offense.
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6 Ways to Deal With Conflict at Work
Every 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 in the work itself, there are constructive ways to approach these situations. Conflict is often seen as a negative occurrence, which is not necessarily true.
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