Tag: introvert

  It’s awesome that introverts have a day to celebrate what is great about being an introvert.  Hopefully,

  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 love that there is a day to celebrate what is great about introversion and being an introvert. 

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

There have been too many times in my life where I had way too much to do. And

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

I was feeling overwhelmed on a particularly dark and cloudy day.  Even though it was late in the

Confidence (or self-confidence) comes when you believe that you have great value, much to offer, and are worthwhile

I’ve been writing on introversion for a few years now.  My focus on Quiet and Strong is that by understanding

As an introvert, and one with an overwhelming amount of work and interests, I often find myself with

As this year winds down, I find myself thinking what still has to be done before this year

I was in a meeting this week that started with “introductions.”  Everyone was supposed to give an interesting

I found myself once again doing some work on my day off.  I got quite a bit done with some

I spent this past week on vacation.  The first part was over the holiday weekend, hanging out with

I have a favorite convenience store that I think provides excellent service. It’s nice and clean with a

I highly recommend David Allen’s Getting Things Done (GTD).  While the book was not specifically written for introverts,  I

Can introverts make great leaders?  Of course! For me, this is not even a question.  I believe the

As I have more and more discussions about introversion, I am finding that many introverts don’t identify with

If you follow my blog, you know I’m an introvert and I love to study personality, particularly as

I was listening to a podcast on introversion this week and the subject of “nature versus nurture” came

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

Have you ever felt like your mind was on fire?  Thoughts coming at you so fast and connections

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

I am not an introvert because I need to recharge.  I need to recharge BECAUSE I’m an introvert.

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 have been trying for some time to get my workload under control.  I have tweaked my system

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

Lack of confidence can be either an introverted or an extroverted issue.  People often associate confidence with extroversion,

Why does my house always seem to know when I get a little extra money?  I received a

I truly believe there is greatness in all of us.  We just need to be reminded of this…

  I have written much about the fact that introversion and shyness are not the same.  After all,

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

I went out to breakfast with a friend this week. We hadn’t been to this particular restaurant before,

  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,

Celebrating Father’s Day this year, I am reflecting on the father I am and the father I want

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

This has been an extremely busy week and then the weekend came with various family activities and obligations

Socrates said, “The unexamined life is not worth living.” I probably first heard this quote in college over

I was reading a great book on success this week.  It was full of stories of people who

I was doing some research this week on improving this website.  I want it to be easy to

I have a YouTube video playing in the background as I am sitting here at my computer.  It

Introverted does not mean shy.  You can be a shy introvert or a shy extrovert. Being “shy” is

I am giving a presentation at a conference later this week.  I am looking forward to it.  Even

The words quiet and strong are not a dichotomy.  I believe this now, but I did not always.

  Introversion is still so misunderstood and I don’t think the term “introvert” is always helpful.  In studying,

I have discovered that as an introvert, I need some alone time.  It can be hard to find

I was driving my wife downtown to help her set up a booth at an event she was

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

  I have been giving the “need for recharge” among introverts much thought.  Many say that extroverts get

I was listening to the radio on the way to work this week and the guest was speaking

“Here’s to the crazy ones, the misfits, the rebels, the troublemakers, the round pegs in the square holes…

As introverts, we long to make connections. It is just that the connections we want to make are deep.  This has been a challenge for me.  It usually takes some time to for me get to know others and then as I slowly get to know them, it takes even more time to find those people that I can form deep connections with.

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 believe that introverts worry more than extroverts. Worry exists in the mind, and as introverts, we spend

Several years ago, when I began my quest to understand my own introversion, I didn’t find a lot

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

I had a meeting cancelled this morning, and it was the best thing ever! I was able to

As introverts, perhaps we have our “thinking caps” turned on to high a little more than the rest

I have written over a hundred blog posts as of this week.  If you have been following this

As I read and write about introverts, it becomes clear to me that the definition for introverts varies

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

I am still on vacation and spent ten hours today at an indoor amusement park with my kids – video

Getting ready to leave the office for some vacation days can be stressful when you have a lot

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

I’m sure you’ve heard the story of the crabs in the pot. While an individual crab could easily

I was having a conversation with a negative person today and she was complaining about others, especially others

The more I read and learn about introversion, the more I realize that there is a wide range

Fortunately, it has been a long time since I have had to interview for a job.  I have

It has been within the last few years that I have come to really gain an understanding of

I was doing some surfing around the internet this weekend looking for some inspiration on topics to write

Our thoughts are so powerful. As an introvert, you have great ideas and ideas of how things can

Once again I found myself at a conference with all of its expectations of small talk and networking. 

It is estimated that introverts make up at least half of the population and maybe even slightly more

I am not afraid of flying, but I am afraid of airports.  I suppose “afraid” is not the

I recently wrote about taking Marcus Buckingham’s assessment from his book, StandOut. In the results, this particular paragraph

I was having a discussion with my wife on possible blog topics this week.  Out of the blue,

    In a couple of weeks, I am headed to a conference.  I am looking forward to

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

I believe that our greatest happiness comes from serving others. However, it is very important that we take

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

I want to continue on with a previous post, Remembering and Using Names. According to Philip Guo How

I am reading StandOut by Marcus Buckingham.  The premise of the book is that you can maximize your

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

Thankfully, it’s been a while since I’ve had to go on a job interview.  In the past, I

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

I have a son that is extremely competitive.  So much so that if he is not good at

Often it is difficult to share our weaknesses with others as it can make us feel very vulnerable. 

The other day I was headed from one building to another to give a presentation.  As I was walking, I was filled with dread...  I was dreading a couple hours of interaction with people that I had barely met.  I caught myself in the middle of this negative thinking.  In reality, I really enjoy giving presentations.  I do have some expertise to share.  And I was prepared.  I replaced my negative thoughts based in imagination with these more positive thoughts based in truth and reality.

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

I continue to be amazed by the struggles that are all around us that we do not even

Last week I wrote about parenting an introverted child.  I happen to know what it is like to

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

I heard someone ask the question “Were you an introvert in high school?”  And it was asked in

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

Most of my life I have worried far too much. In a previous post, Minimizing or Eliminating Worry,

Things have been a little crazy and I was feeling particularly stressed the past couple of days.  Luckily,

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

We all have strengths. What are yours? I love how Seth Godin defines “art” in Linchpin. “What makes

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 have been thinking about my post yesterday  regarding a discussion that took place following a Quiet

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. 

Image courtesy of Piotr Bizior, Bizior Photography I know people that are very proud of their ability to

Photo courtesy of Fotochromo I was listening to the radio on the way home from work the other

I used to be shy when I was younger. Now, I’m happily introverted. Early on in my journey,

If you are here reading this, you’ve probably been called quiet, or shy, or been passed over for

I live a busy life at work with far too many meetings.  With all these meetings, I get more

  I have always HATED the expression “you need to get out of your comfort zone.”  If you

A big epiphany for me regarding introversion occurred when speaking with a neighbor a while back.  We were talking about

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

Happy Friday Everyone! I am thinking today of those times that I have heard or said “I can’t

As an introvert, I grew up not enjoying talking on the phone.  I am still trying to figure

So what style of leadership is the best?  My answer to this is the one that best uses

Although many people use the terms interchangeably, Introversion and Shyness are not synonymous. Introversion is a measure of

I recently met with a computer programmer.  I noticed that his office walls were bare with no pictures,

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

I have come to the conclusion that small talk may have not been interesting to me for its

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

We all have unique strengths.  For some reason, no ONE person has ALL strengths and this makes us

Welcome to my blog!  I hope you find some great ideas here whether you are an introvert or