For my Introvert Wednesday post this week, I thought I would simply list 10 things that are true about introverts. Short and sweet. And, I'm sure there's many more - so please post any that I've missed in the comment below. 10 quick truths about introverts: 1. We like people. 2. We love to lead others. 3. We don't just prefer time alone, we need time alone. 4. We are quiet because we are thinking, not because we are upset, mad, angry, etc. 5. We can be really good public speakers. 6. We feel like our introversion is something to...
3 Keys To Getting Introverts To Participate In Meetings
We've all been there. Sitting in a meeting and a few people are dominating the conversation. It almost seems like they're the only ones in the room and that everyone else could quietly sneak out and no one would notice. And, as an introvert, we've heard the questions a million times. Why didn't you speak up? Why didn't you contribute anything to the conversation. Why were you so quiet? As I've said before, it's not an introvert's natural tendency to speak up in a large group. If given the opportunity, an introvert will gladly not speak up in a meeting...