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 an extrovert bias that seems to exist in the business world.
There are many perceptions of what an introvert is/ does/ how they act, most of them are completely wrong (and negative). The articles on this page are about those perceptions, what tactics can you use and how can you improve yourself whilst still being you? Scroll down for articles about introversion. .
Ideas to be quietly successful
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How to become quietly successful?
The biggest tip I’ve taken from interviewing many successful introverts, is that if you’re introverted to be yourself and use your strengths; don’t try to be like an extrovert. As you’re an introvert, that implies you’ll be quietly successful.
Articles about being quietly successful.
Here’s a selection of articles that you may find useful.
They’re not useful because you want to stop being introverted, but because you want to be brilliant at being who you are, harness your introvert super-powers and “deal with” some of the issues relating to extrovert strengths.
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Introverts, smalltalk and meetings
Introvert myth of the week: Introverts are no good at conversation. Tip of the week: How a small beginning to your meeting is worthwhile for better meetings. Get everybody to say something in the first few, and last few minutes of your meetings. It will improve...
Self compassion introversion and performance
Introvert myth of the week: Extroverts are happier. Personal angst makes me want to put this in the bin....but some research says maybe I shouldn't. Tip of the week: Now is the time for team building. If ever there's been a time to reintegrate your team, focus them...
Marketing, being assertive, introversion and bias
Introvert myth of the week: Introverts are not assertive! Tip of the week: Consider unconscious bias. It’s something that creeps into everything all of us do and nearly got dinner tipped over my head. A discussion with Colin Scotland about marketing and...
A lonely introvert, is it possible?
A lonely introvert, does that sound impossible to you? After all are introverts not the people who prefer being on their own? Is lockdown and homeworking not "the time of the introvert"? No, those are just introvert myths. It is possible to be a lonely introvert....
Teams, Imposter syndrome and introverts
An advert for Performance Through People. A 5 day summit to help you get more from your team. For more information click https://introvertinbusiness.co.uk/performance-through-people Introvert myth of the week: Introverts don’t like to go out in public. Tip of the...