Tag: communication

Curious about how storytelling can hold the attention of your audience and make your message truly memorable? Do you wish you were a better storyteller?  In this episode, our host David Hall sits down with Karen Eber, author, leadership consultant, and keynote speaker, to delve into the art of storytelling and the impact of story on our brains.  You'll learn about how storytelling can evoke emotions, ignite empathy, and create lasting connections. Karen shares valuable insights on becoming a better storyteller, emphasizing its profound benefits for introverts. From tips on gathering and preparing stories to understanding the neurological impact of storytelling, this episode offers actionable takeaways that will enhance your storytelling prowess. Plus, uncover why sharing your stories can be an impactful tool for introverts to connect with others and learn how you can harness their strengths. Join us for an enlightening conversation, embrace the art of storytelling, and be strong.

I have always received a plethora of emails and find that it can be a challenge to keep

  My friend was telling me recently that his son was interested in acting, but he was concerned

I am working on a long-term project at work right now. There are many pieces, many people, and

    Many years ago I had the chance to visit Blarney Castle in beautiful Ireland. Blarney Castle

I attended a neighborhood barbecue this week as  I wanted to get to know some of the neighbors

Have you ever heard someone say that they used to be an introvert, but now they are an

This past week, I gave a two-hour workshop to a large group. I think it went very well

Introvert, extrovert, or ambivert? What do these mean to you?  It often seems that we just stop at

Last Christmas, my daughter made a coupon book for her mom. It was the sweetest thing! There were

I had a great week celebrating Thanksgiving with family.  Along with the turkey and pie, I really enjoyed

I attended a one-day conference for work this past week.  I love to learn, but as an introvert

As an introvert who naturally spends more time in my head than not, I have often been misunderstood

I had the best time this past weekend. I spent the afternoon hanging out with some of my

I spent another Saturday in the office.  The office was closed, so I was all alone and it

  Sometimes, when I’m working on ideas for blog articles, I find myself experiencing a bit of writer’s

I spent the past week celebrating the holiday with extended family in the mountains.  With some family members,

Does being an introvert have anything to do with giving appreciation?  I’m not sure, but I do know

I hear some assert that introverts make great listeners.  I think this may be too much of a

I was asked to do a short training video and talk about the work I do at my

Halloween can be a great time to pretend to be something different and wear a mask. This can

  Introverts are not all alike.  We may all spend more time thinking, but we think about different

I attend many meetings at work everyday.  Sometimes they are back to back for the entire day.  It

I believe that one of the keys to strength as an introvert is preparation. An introvert goes deep

I attended a workshop on the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator a few years ago.  Something that really stuck with

I have gotten so much better at small talk and keeping conversations going over the last couple of

Often in conversations or meetings, as introverts we need time to think.  Sometimes our silence while thinking is

As an introvert, my preferred method of communication is in writing.  I do a lot of emailing, texting,

  It’s often said that introverts prefer a small circle of close friends.  I find this to be

  I’m getting tired of reading or hearing people say that sometimes they “fake” being an extrovert. I

I’ve often heard people tell others, especially children, that they just need to “come out of their shell.”

I have been giving much thought to what it takes to be a good parent, especially when it

I have the opportunity through my work to attend a couple professional conferences each year.  As an introvert,

As an introvert, email is usually my preferred method of communication.  I can think before I respond and the

I had a great one-on-one meeting with a fellow introvert today.  We were working on a project together and had

I have heard and read over the years that an introvert is someone that needs to recharge by

A guest post by Mrs. Quiet-and-Strong The other day, I was talking on the phone with a client

I participated in Susan Cain’s Quiet Revolution webinar at work today.  I was actually very encouraged that the

I was late coming to Twitter as it seemed from the outside, 140 characters of “small talk” online. 

Sometimes you have to let people know how you operate best. And sometimes I need to take time

Introverts think, and then speak. Extroverts speak, to think. Introverts process information internally, then they can express it