There are many perceptions of what an introvert is/ does/ how they act, most are wrong (and negative). The articles on this page are about those perceptions, tactics you can use and how you can improve yourself whilst still being you. Scroll down for articles about introversion, past a couple of adverts first.
Being introverted means you may be quieter, but it doesn’t mean you have to be any less successful in business. You can be quietly successful and be more effective at work, despite the extrovert bias that exists in the business world.
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Articles about being quietly successful.
I hope that you find some (or all) of these articles interesting. They come from many of the research interviews I complete about introversion every month, or because I’ve helped people implement them.
To be successful don’t try to stop being introverted, focus on being brilliant at who you are. When you harness your introvert super-powers and “deal with” some of the “issues” that some people perceive you have, you can be successful on your terms. Don’t try to be extroverted, be the best you possible.
Team engagement and introverts
Sweden’s PM has been tweeting the wrong Liz Truss. Swan on train tracks holds up rush hour commuters for an hour One of my favourite lines from Dale Carnegie is still getting quoted. “Show interest in others, and others will show interest in you”. I’m going to add a caveat to it though. A...
Introversion and self talk
Ambiverts – a new type of person? You know what I mean? Actually, no I don’t and nor do you. Exercising your opposite personality muscles. Is convenience damaging us? A discussion with Tom Cleary: Tom is a wellbeing & Mental Health Consultant who specialising in Mindfulness in Education &...
I am humbled to accept this reward – RUBBISH
Few phrases that have slipped into the English lexicon annoy me more than things like “I am humbled to accept this reward”, it’s a misuse of words. More importantly humility is a great leadership trait, which many introverts possess without realising; where many others claim to have humility while...
Do introverts and extroverts argue differently?
Fundamentally we all argue differently. Add any emotional or other pressures and that may change how we act from our "norm". Just take the recent TV debates between politicians. I hope some of the unprofessional arguments we've heard lately are a stress response, rather than how they normally...
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Being an introvert and a leader
Leading the country: The ongoing saga of choosing a new personality to drive our country forwards Ovation saturation. Have we got standing ovation inflation? Working from home: It's 13% more efficient than the office Team burning in Switzerland: A horribly different problem at a team building...
Imposter syndrome
UFOs, George Bush and obesity: It's OK, there are some introvert links in there! A discussion with Kate Atkin: Kate is a speaker and facilitator who specialises in imposter Syndrome. It really is a phenomenon and one which I’d love to know more about. Contact Kate at https://www.kateatkin.com/...
When is a safe space not so safe?
The introvert hangover is a real thing that many introverts associate with. It's a feeling of intense exhaustion when working with (too many) people for (too) long. Typically it happens at conferences etc. Active recovery for introverts talks about how introverts can recover more quickly from the...
The futility of happiness scores
In a recent article in the Daily Telegraph staff in Downing Street have accused Boris Johnson’s new top team of “patronising them” by installing so-called ‘happy machines’ around No 10 to monitor how aides are feeling. Are such measures futile or worthwhile when it comes to improving workplace...
Introversion, online learning and developing yourself
Sports bras, trends, and motivation at work: A discussion with Mark Lee: Mark is a recovering accountant who now devotes his time helping other accountants to be more successful in practice. He also runs a website for specialist tax advisers and anybody wanting specialist tax. More importantly...