One editor reviewing my book commented on chapter eight: “Negotiations is something which brings out the confidence out in the open and right in front of you.” Wow. Chapter 8 of Communication Toolkit for Introverts is all about using more of what the introvert has going for them than not, for better outcomes in win-win negotiations. Negotiations happen everyday in … [Read more...] about Introverts “on the level” approach to negotiation success
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Introverts can put down the axe to grind for conflict management
Learning to deal with conflict is a continuing process for me. In most situations I take on the conflict head on, instead of ignoring it. It may be because I am an introvert, Italian, a combination or just slow learning. In all my years in sales and sales management, there was enough axe grinding among co-workers to kill a forest. It turns out, several studies point to … [Read more...] about Introverts can put down the axe to grind for conflict management
Powerful Presentations by the Powerful Introvert
Have you ever felt or believed you were talented in or gifted with a particular skill and then when you try and write about it, you struggle? As a professionally paid speaker for many years I would not have thought that would be a situation for me, but it startled me to find myself almost speechless. Chapter six of Communication Toolkit for Introverts: Find your voice for … [Read more...] about Powerful Presentations by the Powerful Introvert
Light up Your Business Meetings the Introvert Way
In keeping with the toolkit theme for the upcoming book Communication Toolkit for Introverts, chapter 5 is titled, Your Head Band Light: Succeeding in the Business Meeting. The metaphor Just like the headband light can help with seeing the path ahead more clearly, meetings can be managed to be more effective. Even to the degree people might like to attend them. Here’s how … [Read more...] about Light up Your Business Meetings the Introvert Way
Introverts Tighten or Open Up Your Listening Like a Hard Working Wrench
In business and our personal lives, as we might use a wrench to tighten or loosen some object, listening can either strengthen or open up communications for any situation. Chapter 4, Communication Toolkit for Introverts is titled, Your Hard Working Wrench: Tighten or Open Up Your Listening. NOTE: this blog post uses a variation of the chapter title, Introverts Tighten or … [Read more...] about Introverts Tighten or Open Up Your Listening Like a Hard Working Wrench
Find Your Introvert Voice in Everyday Business Situations
With the approaching publication of my upcoming book, Communication Toolkit for Introverts, it is an exciting time. First, the launch date, because of the publishers organizational changes, is moved from April 29 to May 29. That’s fine by me because my travel plans are so booked through May 20, it would be overwhelming to get some of the actions needed to get done by the … [Read more...] about Find Your Introvert Voice in Everyday Business Situations