Just recently I was reading the Blue Ocean Strategy (BOS) blog post, From Blue Ocean Strategy to Blue Ocean Leadership, when it occurred to me: What if introverts have to compete with extroverts? Of course maybe it's just a feeling that we have to compete. Either way, if it's a feeling or if it's true, I think the BOS can help us hone our advantage. Are you familiar with … [Read more...] about What if Introverts Didn’t Have to Compete with Extroverts?
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Could an introvert, even extrovert, be their own worst enemy?
On a recent radio show guest appearance, helping introverts to sort out their ability to succeed in sales, it occurred to me how the label is not effectively serving some introverts. Then as serendipitous events go, an online training course came my way bringing up this issue in another way. With continued misconceptions, whether we are an introvert or extrovert we … [Read more...] about Could an introvert, even extrovert, be their own worst enemy?
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
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
How to Boost Creativity – the Introverted Way
Creativity and introversion often go hand-in-hand. Michaela Chung is guest blogging this, How to Boost Creativity - the Introverted Way. It is commonly accepted that creating art requires a certain degree of introspection and aloneness. We have a romanticized view of painters and poets as sensitive loners or emotional eccentrics. After all, many of the greatest artists in … [Read more...] about How to Boost Creativity – the Introverted Way