“In addition to passion, you must develop a skill that provides a solution to a problem.” ~Chris Guillebeau We heard Pamela Slim in episode 68 tell us that "Hating your job is not a business plan. Feeling a passion is not a business plan either.” My conversation with introvert entrepreneur Chris Guillebeau, author of “The $100 Start-Up" and "The Happiness of Pursuit," and founder of … [Read more...]
Ep65: The Introvert’s Guide to Success with Lisa Petrilli
When introverts learn more about themselves and then discover others like them, there’s one overwhelming response: I am not alone. My guest today writes about that how to use that awareness to your advantage in her eBook, “The Introverts Guide to Success in Business and Leadership.” She writes, “Acknowledging and understanding the real meaning of this simple statement is a key tenet to succeeding … [Read more...]
Ep67: Tips for Speaking Up and Out with Introvert Expert Nancy Ancowitz
If there's one thing most introverts have in common, it's this: they don’t talk unless they have something to say. They’d rather listen, observe, process and wait until they have something meaningful to share. While I personally think that’s a strength, because we’re not wearing ourselves and others out with lots of talking, it’s not a style that the typical work environment values. The other … [Read more...]
Ep59: Building an Extroverted Brand, Introvert Style: A Conversation with Tony Hsieh
In this first episode of 2014, I'm pleased to welcome Zappos.com CEO, "Delivering Happiness" author, and introvert entrepreneur Tony Hsieh to the podcast. We cover a range of topics, from how he handles his role as a very public leader to how his style meshes with the more extroverted culture (it's been called "zany" and "the whackiest," and encourages chance encounters to stimulate connection) of … [Read more...]
Effective Leadership, Introvert Style: A Conversation with Jim Hessler
Much has been written over the past few years about introverts and leadership. While the conversation has been rich and informative, there is still progress to be made when it comes to introverts being seen as leaders... even among introverts themselves. In this edition of The Introvert Entrepreneur Podcast, I speak with leadership development consultant Jim Hessler. We talk about three … [Read more...]
The Quiet Influence of Introverted Leaders with Jennifer Kahnweiler
Over the past few years, the conversation about what it means to be a leader has expanded to include traits we might not normally associate with traditional leadership. People tend to see a natural leader as someone with charisma and an outgoing, social energy. And yet, more is being written about the style of leadership that is more behind the scenes, observant and reflective. This has turned our … [Read more...]
Some Advice for Today’s Most Famous Introvert Entrepreneur
Mark Zuckerberg was already known to millions worldwide as the Harvard dropout who started the world's largest social network in his tiny dorm room. Today, his persona has expanded to epic proportions as Facebook's IPO has made him the third wealthiest tech entrepreneur in the United States (and among the top 30 richest people in the world, population 7 billion). People who have followed … [Read more...]
Beyond Thriving as an HSP with Ane Axford
Recently I was reading about the origin of fairy tales and various children’s stories. I happened upon the story behind "The Princess and the Pea," and it fit perfectly into today’s podcast. In this day and age, being sensitive is sometimes regarded as being weak, or emotional, or thin skinned. You hear some people say, “Stop being so sensitive!” as if it were a disgrace to not only have feelings, … [Read more...]
The Shocking Truth About Being an Entrepreneur
For those of us who have started our own businesses, I'd venture to guess few have stopped and actually looked up the literal meaning of the word "entrepreneur." A recent Power Chicks International event inspired me to do just that. Here's what I found: Entrepreneur: a person who organizes and manages any enterprise, especially a business, usually with considerable initiative and risk. … [Read more...]
Introvert Entrepreneur Shout-Out! 5 Introverts Who Made a Difference in 2010
Part of what I love about the end of the year is the reflective mood we all embrace. We take a few minutes to look back on the wins and losses, births and deaths, and turning points of the last 12 months. It's a way of recognizing how far we've come, and it gives us a hint of where we're headed. Plus, we all seem to be suckers for Top 10 lists of any size, shape or color. We love to rank, judge, … [Read more...]