Are Introverts Less Confident Than Extroverts? When does perception become reality and what has this got to do with introverts and extroverts? I believe that the general perception of introverts is that they aren’t as confident as extroverts and this unfortunately gets in the way of their …
Can You Change Your Personality? Have you ever wanted to change your personality? Is it even possible to change who you are? New research indicates that our personalities do in fact, change over time. When I was younger, much younger, I was quiet and I lacked confidence. …
How Do Introverts Learn to Lead? Are leaders born or can leadership be learned? This is an age old question and one that Sarah Wilson is exploring as part of her MBA research. Sarah, who lives in the UK, found my book The Dynamic Introvert online …
Increase the Quiet is the name of Diana Krall’s newest album. Diana is one of my favorite jazz musicians. She is a world class jazz pianist and singer and has numerous Grammy and Juno awards to her credit. And she is Canadian! I was intrigued by the …
We all have them–strengths I mean. Unfortunately, introverts, especially those of us working in extroverted work environments may not value our strengths. In fact, we may focus more on our weaknesses, comparing ourselves to our more outgoing and energetic co-workers. It’s no wonder we act this way as …
Introverts Unite: Recognize and Celebrate Your Quiet Strengths Read more »
Over the years a considerable amount has been written about creating more diverse workplaces. As I was writing The Dynamic Introvert I became aware of the fact that introverts often feel excluded, especially when it comes to leadership opportunities. Of course introverts are not the only ones who feel this way which …
Cultivating Inclusion: Help People Succeed as Themselves! Read more »