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Happy World Introvert Day 2019!

Happy World Introvert Day 2019!

I love that there is a day to celebrate what is great about introversion and being an introvert. 
An introverted man and woman sitting awkwardly on a bench next to a pond.

Introverts and Awkwardness

I attended a neighborhood barbecue this week as  I wanted to get to know some of the neighbors
A man gazes at the sunset over a serene body of water.

You Don’t Seem Like an Introvert

I recently attended a retirement celebration for a psychologist friend of mine. She spoke of how she used
The key to giving great customer service for both introverts and extroverts is understanding your customer.

Giving Great Customer Service for Introverts and Extroverts

I have a favorite convenience store that I think provides excellent service. It’s nice and clean with a
A contemplative young woman pauses with her hand on her chin, reflecting upon the meaning of introversion.

Going Beyond The “Introvert” Label

Introvert, extrovert, or ambivert? What do these mean to you?  It often seems that we just stop at
A peacock displaying its majestic feathers.

I Will Never Be A Peacock. And That’s OK.

If you follow my blog, you know I’m an introvert and I love to study personality, particularly as
Two business people building relationships while walking down an alleyway.

Building Relationships

As an introvert who naturally spends more time in my head than not, I have often been misunderstood
Two energized people posing on a white background.

Energized by people?

I had the best time this past weekend. I spent the afternoon hanging out with some of my
A satisfying plate of food featuring an omelet, beans, and toast that you know you'll like.

You Know What You Like

I went out to breakfast with a friend this week. We hadn’t been to this particular restaurant before,
Appreciating Others with a damask-patterned thank you card.

Appreciating Others

Does being an introvert have anything to do with giving appreciation?  I’m not sure, but I do know
Four introverted business people analyzing data on a tablet during a meeting.

Introverts DO Like People

I was reading a great book on success this week.  It was full of stories of people who
Four children playing and talking in the sand on the beach.

Talking Temperaments With Your Child

I was listening to the radio on the way to work this week and the guest was speaking
strengths-tag-cloud

What are your strengths?

I was having a conversation with a negative person today and she was complaining about others, especially others
A couple asserting themselves while descending stairs.

Hold Your Ground in Conversations

Often in conversations or meetings, as introverts we need time to think.  Sometimes our silence while thinking is
A man discreetly hides behind a pile of papers allowing his work to do the talking.

Let Your Work Do The Talking

Thankfully, it’s been a while since I’ve had to go on a job interview.  In the past, I
Chess pieces on a (chess board)

Checkers or Chess?

I recently came across an article by Marcus Buckingham on the Harvard Business Review. I loved his analogy
An introverted man holding a little girl's hand while parenting an extroverted child.

Introverts Parenting an Extroverted Child

Last week I wrote about parenting an introverted child.  I happen to know what it is like to
Parenting a group of introverted toys

Parenting an Introverted Child

I have been giving much thought to what it takes to be a good parent, especially when it
A group of people quietly revolutionizing in a meeting room with a whiteboard.

The Quiet Revolution Is Happening…

I participated in Susan Cain’s Quiet Revolution webinar at work today.  I was actually very encouraged that the
A laptop screen displaying quietly strong messages.

Twitter and Introversion

I was late coming to Twitter as it seemed from the outside, 140 characters of “small talk” online. 
Introverted Leadership: Interruptions or Opportunities?

Introverted Leadership – Interruptions or Opportunities?

Photo courtesy of Fotochromo I was listening to the radio on the way home from work the other
A couple standing in front of a body of water, showcasing that not all friends are necessarily friends.

Not All Introverts Are Alike

  I have known my wife for more than half of my life.  We are both introverted, but