Overwhelm - it's often a problem for introverts in business because of the time we spend in our head. Silly Olympics – Are you a runner? by Cathy Demers talks about why it's important to clarify your goals. Depending on your age, and perhaps your sense of humor, you may be familiar with the Monty Python skit “the Silly Olympics”. Even if you do recall it take a brief moment … [Read more...] about Introverts – Don't JUST Run With Those Plans in Your Head!
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Introvert in Business – 5 Myths to Turn Around
As an introvert I know the myths about us and I know - they just aren't true. I was reading Rich DeMatteo's blog post, 5 Networking Tips For Shy Or Introverted People which made me chuckle about the whole business and social networking action. I did comment there but since it still isn't showing up, here's my sense of the message. … [Read more...] about Introvert in Business – 5 Myths to Turn Around
Introvert Tip – 5 Ways to Weather Negative Myths like a Breeze
Everyday I savor my introvert nature so I have both enough and clean energy. But myths about introverts are borderline memes and put an undeserved cloud over us. One definition of memes is “they are viral and propagate around sometimes mutating as they propagate.” But memes and truth do not travel hand in hand. Here are five ways to weather the myths: … [Read more...] about Introvert Tip – 5 Ways to Weather Negative Myths like a Breeze
Sales Tip – Top 3 Ways Introverts Selling Style Like Exotic Ferrari
As an introvert it's not unusual for someone to say, "How can you be interested in a car like a Ferrari?" Okay I get it; Ferrari's are flashy and loud which is uncharacteristic of introverts. Just what does this have to do with introverts and selling? Until you drive one you may not understand this, however three main things about such an exotic car that satisfy introversion, … [Read more...] about Sales Tip – Top 3 Ways Introverts Selling Style Like Exotic Ferrari
Introvert Tip – Accomplished, Successful You Already ARE!
Even though I'm more introverted, I speak in public regularly. It's both part of my marketing plan and part of my business. I get similar reactions like, "You're no introvert!" I can exclaim three times over, I've always assessed as INTJ. But it seems to fall on deaf ears. Is being accomplished, successful and able to speak in public, something that some people disassociate … [Read more...] about Introvert Tip – Accomplished, Successful You Already ARE!
Introvert Myth – Are Introverts Aloof or Something Better?
If you're an introvert you may be accused of being aloof or seeming disinterested. Years ago this would happen to me and I believed it. All I could do, without the understanding I have now, is apologize. Today, I would be able to take the accusation and explain it. There's a dictionary definition of aloof that includes an example of using the word which says it all: … [Read more...] about Introvert Myth – Are Introverts Aloof or Something Better?