Since The Introvert Entrepreneur is celebrating its two-year anniversary this month, I've been reflecting on the ways the business has evolved and what's made that evolution possible. One of the keys to success in my business has been who I have surrounded myself with. We know that as introverts, we often expend more energy than we gain from interactions with other people. That's why it's so … [Read more...]
Table for One, Please
A few weeks ago, I had a speaking engagement about an hour away from my office. I made plans to meet a friend at a restaurant afterwards. I arrived on time, requested a "table for two" and waited. And waited. And waited. I was perfectly content passing the time by catching up on news and Facebook on my phone, but I sensed that the server was starting to feel sorry for me. Here I was, alone, … [Read more...]
Finding Your Authentic Presence with Jonathan Bender
Comedians often highlight the absurd truths in society, and introvert - yes, introvert - Jerry Seinfeld is especially skilled at shining the light on our contradictory natures. Here's what he has to say about public speaking: "According to most studies, people's number one fear is public speaking. Number two is death. Death is number two. Does that sound right? This means to the average person, if … [Read more...]
How to Know When Two Heads Would Be Better Than One
"If you want it done right, do it yourself." * The words of an introvert, me thinks! I lived by these words for many years, embracing them wholeheartedly because they gave me permission to fly solo. A co-pilot tended to muck up the works. There was always the possibility of communication challenges, conflicting agendas, and unexpected demands on my precious time and energy. Introverts and … [Read more...]
Quiet: The Power of Introverts with Susan Cain
When people hear the word "introvert," they almost always think "shy," or picture someone with his nose buried in a book, or with noise-cancelling headphones as her constant companion. And it's true - we do like our solitude. We not only like it, we need it. But on the other hand, if we're called to bring an important message to the world, we're almost required to balance that solitude with … [Read more...]
I Know I’m an Introvert Because…
Ever since I put a stake in the ground as The Introvert Entrepreneur, I've wondered if anyone would create anything along the lines of The Extrovert Entrepreneur. Well, grab your noise-cancelling headphones, because I've found something close to it!! Did you know there's a "full-service healthcare agency" called "Extrovertic"? Fascinating! Everyone who works there is an extrovert (at … [Read more...]
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