Patricia Weber

Savvy Senior Widows

introvert

If Introversion is a mental disorder, don’t tell Dr. Ivan Misner

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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

Introverts Can Network Effectively! Really!

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Julie Bauke is a professional speaker and trainer on career issues including job search, career planning and networking as a career strategy. I'm excited about her being a guest blogger here! She is the Author of “Stop Peeing on your Shoes: Avoiding the 7 Mistakes that Screw Up Your Job Search” - don't you love that title? Here's what she says about introverts networking … [Read more...] about Introverts Can Network Effectively! Really!

Introvert entrepreneur: will you consider collaboration or choose be a team of one?

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The question is "What is your top lesson learned from collaborating, to consider future collaborations?" Leanne Hoagland-Smith, Chief Results Officer of Advanced Systems, answered this question in a way I bet most introverts can easily relate to: with questions. What is her top lesson? The bottom line to her approach is being able to communicate that you are trustworthy and … [Read more...] about Introvert entrepreneur: will you consider collaboration or choose be a team of one?

Are Introverts Better Communicators at Live Events?

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In my career as a paid trainer and speaker since 1990, there were times early on I wondered, “What is wrong with me?” You see, I was just learning about my introvert tendencies. While many other business associates who attended high-energy, people filled events, seemed to always be in full gear, I was constantly, braking. My encouragement to stay the course came from my … [Read more...] about Are Introverts Better Communicators at Live Events?

How Walking is Nurturing for Introverts

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Sometimes I get so overwhelmed. Are you an introvert who feels the same way? Or maybe you're an extrovert and find the same thing happens. Since I exercise regularly, 3 to 5 days a way and in different ways, I'd like to offer what benefits I find go with just the simple exercise of walking. Oh one thing; I am an interval walker but regardless, there are some definite nuturing … [Read more...] about How Walking is Nurturing for Introverts