"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...]
There IS an “I” in Team: Introverts, Creativity & “The New Groupthink”
The topic of introversion is enjoying some major buzz, and can I just say, it's about time? ;-) Thanks to Susan Cain and her newly released book, "Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World that Can't Stop Talking," folks are reading about introverts in People magazine, The New York Times and O, The Oprah Magazine, among other places. One of the most interesting conversations is happening around … [Read more...]
How to Create Successful Collaborations That Stick with Monique MacKinnon & Pat Weber
It's interesting that as I was editing this podcast interview about collaboration, a fabulous New York Times piece ran about the Rise of the New Groupthink. It was written by Susan Cain, whose book, "Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World that Can't Stop Talking" is about to be published. In her NYT piece, Susan expresses concern about the push in corporate environments to have open work spaces … [Read more...]