So how do I know the founder of Business Networking International is an introvert? And what if he doesn't find out about this proposed classification of introversion as a mental disorder? I've both been a member of BNI as well as know he is only recently a self-professed introvert. When one of my Google alerts uncovered that the American Psychiatric Association (APA) is … [Read more...] about If Introversion is a mental disorder, don’t tell Dr. Ivan Misner
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Introvert Lessons from Kentucky Derby Champion Ponder
In 1949 the Kentucky Derby Champion was Ponder. Most people know that introverts are regularly inside their head. But notice, this race horse, with a somewhat introvert trait as a name, won the race. How could this win help introverts with lessons that make this the year that more introverts find themselves winning their race? … [Read more...] about Introvert Lessons from Kentucky Derby Champion Ponder
Another Introvert Lesson from Charlie Brown’s Friend Pig-Pen
Pigpen is the memorable character in the Charlie Brown comic strip who is, except for rare occasions, very dirty. Some introvert lessons lie with Pig-Pen, the one whose dirt and dust clouds are always with him. … [Read more...] about Another Introvert Lesson from Charlie Brown’s Friend Pig-Pen
The Path To Embracing My Inner Introvert – And Yours
When I saw Kristi Daeda generous offer through Blogger Linkup, I didn't hesitate to take her offer: "It's my holiday gift to you -- guest posts. Take a day off, relax, enjoy time with your friends and family, and let me do the grunt work." She said she would select just 10 blogs from the responses so I was stretching my introvert decision making and jumped on it! That's how you … [Read more...] about The Path To Embracing My Inner Introvert – And Yours
Irony of Introvert Guilt: You Can Beat It
Many introverts I speak with, particularly prospective clients, are relieved to know it's really okay to be an introvert. In the business world or even in personal life in, being around what can seem like mostly extroverts, we can feel alone, even alienated. The guilt of not being able to fit into extroverts ways can often lead to either extreme isolation or going overboard … [Read more...] about Irony of Introvert Guilt: You Can Beat It
Introverts, Burgers and Networking?
The metaphor of eating the well-dressed burger while it's making a mess, to your business networking operating at productive levels while you recognize the mess, is worth exploring. It's possible that introverts more than extroverts, find that deciding who to further engage with in networking requires some inner reflection. Two types of energy to consider in networking … [Read more...] about Introverts, Burgers and Networking?