This guest post comes to you all from Sue Caulfield, Assistant Director of Student Affairs for the Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine. I've been writing for a while about tips and tricks to get introverts through their day to day duties in this work, so I truly appreciate Sue documenting her "survival tactics" for getting through … Continue reading I’s and Orientation: A Survival Guide [Guest Post]
Mythbusters: Breaking Ice with Introverts
As some of you may know, July marks the six month anniversary of the release of my first book, THE I’S HAVE IT: Reflections on Introversion in Student Affairs. To honor the occasion, I’m taking some time to highlight certain issues that the nature of our work may present for introverts. Today’s topic: icebreakers. Few words … Continue reading Mythbusters: Breaking Ice with Introverts
Reflection from Ryan: Why “Care” Is the Wrong Word
As I go through the submissions that I've gotten for the book, I am stunned by the thought, the humor, and the beauty that lies behind each one. Introverts and extroverts alike have blown me away with the care and attention they take in the answers they provide me. I'm still collecting, and look forward … Continue reading Reflection from Ryan: Why “Care” Is the Wrong Word