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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 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 people conversing while strolling along a monochromatic pier.

Let’s Talk About It…

I had a great week celebrating Thanksgiving with family.  Along with the turkey and pie, I really enjoyed
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
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
Two introverts bonding over a shared silence on a ledge.

Introvert Connections: Don’t Force It

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.
A man in a suit and tie is raising his arms in the air to express frustration over cancelled appointments.

Cancelled Appointments

I had a meeting cancelled this morning, and it was the best thing ever! I was able to
A group of people sitting at a table, #hatesmalltalk.

#hatesmalltalk

Once again I found myself at a conference with all of its expectations of small talk and networking. 
A man pondering his choices walks down a cobblestone path.

Should I Stay or Should I Go?

    In a couple of weeks, I am headed to a conference.  I am looking forward to
A person typing emails on a laptop keyboard.

Emails, Introverts, and Extroverts

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

I have heard and read over the years that an introvert is someone that needs to recharge by
Change your comfort zone.

Change Your Comfort Zone

  I have always HATED the expression “you need to get out of your comfort zone.”  If you
A gallery of business people posing for a photo.

Small Talk

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