For many people who use online social networking, LinkedIn groups shine like a brass ring for the job seeker, the marketer and the collaborative entrepreneur. I belong to 48 groups (almost too many to manage for an introvert), participate in about 6 where I feel like I add value, and was even a co-manager of a group. In general I find these 6 help me attract referral partners, … [Read more...] about LinkedIn Groups: Sex, Lies and Corrupt Connections
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How Linkedin Can Help Introverts Get High-Quality Sales Referrals
For introverted sales reps, the idea of asking for referrals can seem awfully daunting. Nobody wants to be that arm-twisting, high-pressure salesperson pumping their customers to cough up the names of friends and colleagues. There’s a softer approach – which has the added benefit of actually being more effective. By now, you’re probably already familiar with LinkedIn, the … [Read more...] about How Linkedin Can Help Introverts Get High-Quality Sales Referrals
Free Coffee, No Alarm Clock and a Less Stress House Guest Plan for Introverts
Do you ever beat yourself up as being abnormal? On my Monday ritual of 30 minutes of letting go this morning, I realized that we all, introvert and extrovert alike, may have tendencies of self-doubt, but it’s in letting those doubts go, rather than holding on to them, that we can help ourselves in business and personal relationships. This morning’s “aha,” was a perfect one as I … [Read more...] about Free Coffee, No Alarm Clock and a Less Stress House Guest Plan for Introverts
How Not to Die: Putting the Introvert in You on Notice
As an introvert I am comfortable being with me, just me. If the expression "one is company and two is a crowd" rings true for you, imagine what a dilemma if you have to live with two extroverts for a long period of time? Rather than die, I’ve just decided to finally put the introvert in me on notice. If you are an introvert (this is really not about being shy) and you’ve found … [Read more...] about How Not to Die: Putting the Introvert in You on Notice
7 Ways Introverts Can Be Better Sales People
Charming, outgoing, funny, and charismatic: These are all terms that come to mind when you think of a good sales person. They know how to carry on a conversion with just about anyone, and they seem to never stumble. There’s nothing they’re unafraid to say, and you definitely will have a hard time detecting any hint of fear. You probably read that and thought, “Well great, … [Read more...] about 7 Ways Introverts Can Be Better Sales People
Shut-up and Talk: An Introvert Way to Be Social
patriciawebers Animation by patriciaweber on GoAnimate My husband’s niece is staying with us for about 10 weeks this summer. She’s a sharp young lady, who in her second year of college is accepted for an internship with NASA. Outstanding huh? Because we live within a 30-minute drive of NASA, on learning the application was accepted, my husband volunteered us to be her … [Read more...] about Shut-up and Talk: An Introvert Way to Be Social