A few weeks ago, I was leading a workshop about communication between introverts and extroverts. The participants had broken up into smaller groups to do an exercise. Then it was time to share what they'd noticed. One of the groups in the front of the room went first. In deciding who was going to be their spokesperson, one man (an introvert) nudged one of the women, saying to her, "You share, … [Read more...]
Ep87: Matt Curry Shares the Superpowers of ADD Entrepreneurs
I don’t want to assume that everyone listening to this podcast is an introvert, but I’m probably safe in guessing that most of you are. And if you are an introvert, you know something about feeling on the edges of things. Of not being understood, of feeling out of step with the people around you, or even sometimes feeling like you wish you weren’t an introvert. Matt Curry understands this idea … [Read more...]
Ep82: Playing to Your Introvert Strengths with Casey Lightbody
If you've been a listener or blog reader for a while, you might know that I'm not a fan of all this "step outside your comfort zone" stuff. At least, here's what I'm not a fan of: shaming our comfort zones and acting as if they are hotbeds of laziness and stagnation. So that's why I love this conversation with Casey Lightbody of Cloud Marketing Services and the Empowered Women Revolution. She … [Read more...]
The Perfect Job for Any Introvert
This question was posted on my Facebook Page: "So, what kind of businesses are suitable for an introvert entrepreneur?" Great question! It reminded me how often I see articles - mostly about more traditional jobs and career paths - that claim to share the best jobs for introverts. I say "claim" because the jobs they list are usually based on an assumption that the typical introvert doesn't like … [Read more...]
Are You Establishing Boundaries or Erecting Walls?
Why does stock photography frequently depict an introvert as hiding behind something? They show us with bags over our heads, peeking out from behind curtains or doors, or covering our eyes and turning our faces away. These images play to the stereotype that introverts prefer not to be seen or heard, or that we're timid, nervous types. As with most stereotypes, there’s at least a grain of … [Read more...]
Why Being an Entrepreneur Will Always Take a Back Seat to Being an Introvert
There are times when, as much as we love our business or our work, that we feel like the wind has gone out of our sails. It might be caused by a specific incident, or it could be the result of general feelings of fatigue and stress. Whatever it is, the journey feels like a slog. (Time-out: If reading this feels like a slog, scroll down for the audio version!) I've experienced this at … [Read more...]
Ep72: The Authentic Entrepreneur: A Conversation with Brad Feld
One area I’ve not explored very much is raising venture capital. So I’m attempting to remedy that through my conversation with Brad Feld, co-founder of Foundry Group. Our conversation has a few twists and turns, and we talk about his experience with depression, why authenticity is so important for entrepreneurs, and how meditation can help introverts manage their energy. Of course, we also talk a … [Read more...]
Six Things the Introverts in Your Life Want You to Know
“Living with integrity means: Not settling for less than what you know you deserve in your relationships. Asking for what you want and need from others. Speaking your truth, even though it might create conflict or tension. Behaving in ways that are in harmony with your personal values. Making choices based on what you believe, and not what others believe.” - Barbara De Angelis One of the common … [Read more...]
How to Brag Without Sounding Like a Conceited Jerk
My clients love me! A customer told me I saved his life! I just had lunch with Popular Jane Entrepreneur, she's so awesome! I wasn't that impressed with Famous Joe Entrepreneur, I would have done this, this, and this! Ick. This is what self-promotion often sounds like online. It's no wonder introverts often find themselves self-promotion-adverse! I've done some deep thinking over … [Read more...]
Ep61: The Introvert Print Project with AnnMarie Roth
If you're anything like me and love new tools that raise your self-awareness, this podcast is for you! I’ve always been fascinated by any tool or resource that tells me more about myself. When it came to browsing magazines in my teens, I’d often skip the articles and go straight for the quizzes that were supposed to tell me what my ideal job was, or what my musical tastes said about me. Now I … [Read more...]
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