The holidays are almost here again and they are almost guaranteed to have something many of us dread; the toxic family member. Here are two tips to get through holiday gatherings this year with that one person you dread being around: 1. The Tag Team. You are probably not the only person who dreads those …
Going to interviews is nerve-wracking, especially for introverts. The top tip I give my clients is to go to the interview with questions for the interviewer. This tactic does two things: First, it helps you be less stressed over the interview and it gives you the opportunity to have a bit of control during the …
This is a decent article on Introverts and Networking from Entrepreneur Magazine. https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/320358 However, it could have been better by helping introverts with the most difficult part of networking: Walking through the door. I’m sure I’m not the only one who steps out of my car, heads toward the door, and wishes for a distraction …
Introverts that have recently found themselves single have special concerns. Normally we like being alone with our thoughts for stretches of time, but that can get old even for us at times, can’t it? And, since introverts generally have fewer friends with deeper relationships, there is a chance that your friends were also your …
Are you with “the one?” Does your partner make your heart skip a beat, and you can’t imagine a second apart. . . but you still need alone time? Everyone needs some alone time, but this is especially important for introverts. Spending time with others, even the love of your life, can drain the batteries …
Large meeting are a great way to get noticed, in both good and bad ways. There may be the easy going extrovert, happily pumping hands and making connections. The extrovert will be leaning forward in his chair, ready for an exchange of ideas to take place. Then there may be the introvert, backed against a …
Here is an excerpt of the book Leadership for Introverts: The Power of Quiet Influence Introverts and extroverts are very unique personality types, and the way each type thinks is vastly different. If you are reading this book, you either consider yourself an introvert, or you want to understand introverts more. Either way, you are …
Networking is a great way to get your business known in the local community, but there are some things to avoid as well. Do: Dress for success. Even if you are a contractor, don’t go to a networking event with pitch on your hand and dirty, wrinkled clothes. Dress professionally. You don’t have to wear …
America is an extroverted country, and it is expected to attend parties. Parties are not the best way introverts can think of to spend their time, but social pressure can get the best of us at times. So, introverts will agree to go to a party, or even schedule a party at their house, then …
Personal Space: Everyone needs personal space, but some people need more than others. For instance, introverts generally need more personal space than extroverts. If you are talking to someone, and they keep backing away; they may be interested in what you have to say but would prefer a bit of distance between you. Give them …