Networking is the art of making and using your contacts. Too often people think it’s all about “getting,” but the truth is, you have to give to get. Just how do you make this philosophy work? … [Read more...] about Business Networking Tip: How to Make and Utilize Contacts, Not Lose Them
Introvert Tip – Top 3 Innate Strengths for Public Speaking
The recent post, How to overcome the fear of public speaking, had me thinking about how introverts could take advantage of who we are naturally and begin to see themselves in another light. Public speaking for anyone in business is one of the best ways to attract clients in your community. Workshops and presentations are ways to deliver your message that reaches many people … [Read more...] about Introvert Tip – Top 3 Innate Strengths for Public Speaking
Introverts – Don't JUST Run With Those Plans in Your Head!
Overwhelm - it's often a problem for introverts in business because of the time we spend in our head. Silly Olympics – Are you a runner? by Cathy Demers talks about why it's important to clarify your goals. Depending on your age, and perhaps your sense of humor, you may be familiar with the Monty Python skit “the Silly Olympics”. Even if you do recall it take a brief moment … [Read more...] about Introverts – Don't JUST Run With Those Plans in Your Head!
Energy – Extroverts Here’s What Energizes Introverts
Two potential introvert clients this week expressed similar needs in a different context: “I’m feeling so stressed doing it their way!” The “their way,” is doing whatever the task is in an extroverted fashion. Someone more extroverted gets their energy, stamina, in a different way than a more introverted person. Neither is better way, they are just different. What gives you the … [Read more...] about Energy – Extroverts Here’s What Energizes Introverts
Introverts – Energy Assessment Basics for Easier Extroverting
Introvert and extrovert is all about energy. Throughout the day we each introvert and extrovert in the actions we take, and yet we have a preference toward one direction. For the introvert, with all this doing, there can be many kinds of energy leaks: physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual at a minimum. My friend Monique MacKinnon talks about money energy in this way, … [Read more...] about Introverts – Energy Assessment Basics for Easier Extroverting
Extroverts Who Want to Understand Introverts, Get a Look!
Introverts is one of my Google alerts phrases. This weekend one directed me to a slideshare presentation for the shy connector. Even though there is a subtle difference between the introvert and shy, the author of the presentation, Sacha Chua, is an introvert who clearly understands how we can network more easily, even as a shy introvert. Using some of her presentation, … [Read more...] about Extroverts Who Want to Understand Introverts, Get a Look!