In this final part of “The Introverted Entrepreneur,” we’re talking about singing your own praises. Did you miss part 1 (on networking as an introverted entrepreneur)? No problem, it’s right here. How about part 2 (on teamwork and collaboration)? Gotcha there too. Not sure what we’re doing? Start here. It feels like tradition now, so let's address … Continue reading The Introverted Entrepreneur, Pt. III: Finding the Temperament to Toot Your Horn
The Introverted Entrepreneur, Pt. II: Temperament-Friendly Teamwork
In this second part of "The Introverted Entrepreneur," we're talking about embarking on the exercise of teambuilding and teamwork. Did you miss part 1 (on networking as an introverted entrepreneur)? No problem, it's right here. Not sure what we're doing? Start here. As with this series's first part, I feel compelled to start by dispelling … Continue reading The Introverted Entrepreneur, Pt. II: Temperament-Friendly Teamwork
The Introverted Entrepreneur, Pt. I: Working the Room, Your Way
In this first part of "The Introverted Entrepreneur," we're talking about the frequently discussed challenge of networking. Not sure what we're doing? Start here. Let me get this off my chest first so we can dispose of the myth: discomfort with networking is not a purely introverted trait. Frankly, most people hate it. And I … Continue reading The Introverted Entrepreneur, Pt. I: Working the Room, Your Way
Coming Soon: The Introverted Entrepreneur
A few weeks back, I received a message from someone who had heard my appearance on Hubspot's The Growth Show podcast. He posed a question that got me thinking...hard. I'm an introvert myself and someone who really enjoys mentoring and advising tech startup founders. The usual guidance about building startups is all about moving quickly … Continue reading Coming Soon: The Introverted Entrepreneur
[PODCAST] “Your Office Is Built for Extroverts” on Hubspot’s The Growth Show
Today, I am so pleased to share the recent episode of Hubspot's The Growth Show that I recorded, ahead of my session at their INBOUND conference later this month. I can't believe I got to do this show, one that can also count Basecamp's David Hansson, The Muse's Kathryn Minshew, and Alec Baldwin among its … Continue reading [PODCAST] “Your Office Is Built for Extroverts” on Hubspot’s The Growth Show
A Brief Spotlight on Shyness
In my sessions about temperament and its role in the workplace and team dynamics, I usually include an exercise that teases out the assumptions and myths people believe about introversion and extroversion. It goes fairly predictably- folks will ascribe traits like "outgoing," "loud," and (once) "insecure" to extroverts, while introversion will invite the terms "quiet," … Continue reading A Brief Spotlight on Shyness
[SYNDICATION] The Introvert’s Guide to Job Hunting
Earlier this month, I had the pleasure of sharing my thoughts on job searching for introverts with Jopwell, a career advancement platform for individuals of color. They specialize in providing inspiration and advice for Black, Latinx/Hispanic, and Native American job searchers, as well as posting positions. It was a wonderful surprise to see that the … Continue reading [SYNDICATION] The Introvert’s Guide to Job Hunting
5 Ways to Embrace Introverts in a Residential Community
Last week, I had the pleasure of delivering a twenty minute TED-style talk about "Facilitating Quiet Success in Residence Life" at the NEACUHO Annual Conference in Westfield, MA. We had a lot of ground to cover in the twenty allotted minutes, and was pleased to get through it all and have time to answer questions … Continue reading 5 Ways to Embrace Introverts in a Residential Community
Hooray for May Book Sale!
Welcome to May! To those for whom April is an especially busy season, making it to May feels like a major achievement. To those about to sleep...I salute you 🙂 As a little end of the school year treat, I'm offering a discount on books, something I haven't done in a while! Consider them for … Continue reading Hooray for May Book Sale!
Pushing Past “Pair & Share”
After spending much of the last month traveling to conferences, and finally finding the time to recover from the energy drain that created, I knew that I badly needed to write last week's blog post. What I was less aware of, however, was how much others needed to read it. I was, and continue to … Continue reading Pushing Past “Pair & Share”
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