“Often confused with shyness, introversion does not imply social reticence or discomfort,” declares Laurie Helgoe, author of Introvert Power, in this month’s Psychology Today cover story, Revenge of the Introverts. Continue to be reassured with new research that who we are, as we are, is just perfect. … [Read more...] about Hell Hath No Fury Like an Introvert
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Introvert-itudes©: Introvert Attitude of Confidence
Last year my blog was nominated for Best Coaching Blog of 2009 at the School of Coaching Mastery. My son, computer security consultant for the "big guys" pointed out at last 3 ways people were cheating there. I pulled myself out of the contest when I saw the shenanigans. Shame on those people. This year I am assured things are working securely. Until I hear otherwise about the … [Read more...] about Introvert-itudes©: Introvert Attitude of Confidence
If Introversion is a mental disorder, don’t tell Dr. Ivan Misner
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
When You Compare The Winning Of Super Bowl XLIV To Introverts What Can Be Any Clearer?
The New Orleans Saints' 31-17 victory over the Indianapolis Colts in Super Bowl XLIV took 40 years to get. Congratulations to both teams - to the Saints for winning and the Colts for the competitiveness to win. While 2010 can be introverts’ year to distinguish ourselves, here’s how the Super Bowl 2010 victory game compares to such as task. … [Read more...] about When You Compare The Winning Of Super Bowl XLIV To Introverts What Can Be Any Clearer?
Is the Introvert in You Keeping You from Action?
There is an article titled, Can An Introvert Get Referrals?, which on reflection I found myself in disagreement. How do we get to equating introversion with inaction? I'm an INTJ and while that particular Meyers Briggs combination may make me a rare kind of introvert, I'm an introvert none the less. I just happen to disagree with the author that the hardest part of the … [Read more...] about Is the Introvert in You Keeping You from Action?
2009 The Year Being an Introvert Became Desirable!
Besides online social networking reaching puberty this year, being an introvert and okay with who you are reached adulthood. The evidence of this? The books, ebooks and blogs on some aspect of the introvert that showed up just this year is wonderfully - numerous. Here's a list I've collected this year for you to consider: 1. Adam McHugh, Introverts in the Church, I did a … [Read more...] about 2009 The Year Being an Introvert Became Desirable!