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The Reporter as Introvert

Jennifer Kahnweiler — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:27:59 +0000

I have done numerous interviews with reporters over the last few months. It has been enlightening to explore their views on the topic of I’s and E’s in the workplace.

I would say 98% of reporters are self proclaimed introverts. Our interviews often last longer than the alloted time. I find that the best stories have been the ones where we engaged in this give and take.

I love hearing their “ah ah’s ” and anecdotes – one reporter reminisced about hiding in the broom closet at a company reception. Another described the quiet mountain scene outside her window and her love of solitude in nature. Another, Taylor Mallory, Editor of the Little PINK Book shared some of her personal insights in her blog entry, “If I Am Not Talking, I Am Thinking!” I know you will enjoy her reflections.

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Introverts Quietly Can Make An Impact

Jennifer Kahnweiler — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:04:35 +0000

Introverts quietly can make big impact By Laura Raines For the AJC Sunday, June 21, 2009 At age 12, Bob Goodyear, now a technical product manager for global software and services corporation Symantec, had to research careers and write a report about one he’d like to do. He skimmed past booklets on doctors and lawyers to find one on computer programmers. He was excited to find a career where he didn’t have to work with people. Enlarge this image Leita Cowart/AJC Special Jennifer Kahnweiler, author of ‘The Introverted Leader: Building on Your Quiet Strength’, says introversion can be managed. Atlanta Jobs News Positivity and preparation open doors Grass-roots 'Angels' help connect seekers, jobs Introverts quietly can make big impact A better work/life balance is possible Companies place value on integrity “I could work with something that didn’t talk back,” he said. “Do you think that was a clue that I’m an introvert?” If not, his reaction to the college curriculum for computer science should have been. He had no problem with the calculus and physics. The public speaking course terrified him. In time, Goodyear made the transition from programming to a high-profile product management position where he presents at conferences a

Bias Againist Introverts

Jennifer Kahnweiler — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 22:45:02 +0000

I met a very extroverted guy on line waiting at my local coffee shop. We started making conversation and the discussion moved to my fave topic – introverts and extroverts in the workplace Turns out he was a frustrated sales manager. ” I try to talk to these Tech (GA) grads, who are all Engineers and they just stare at me. They hide out and don’t talk. One of our introverted bosses just stands at my cube and will never take a seat. He has one foot out the door…..what is with these people!? ”

This “introvert bias” is all too common. The extrovert’s frustration is real but how about getting rid of the judgment first? My next entry will address some tips for the extrovert to better connect with introverts. But the first task is to get rid of that pointing finger, don’t you think?

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Try “Brainwriting” for a change

Jennifer Kahnweiler — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 03:06:00 +0000

Want to get both the introverts and extroverts in the room to contribute thoughtful responses? Try taking a break from talking out ideas and switch to writing them down. The ideas you circulate will build on eachother.Everytime I have been involved in this activity I am amazed at the richness of the cumulative responses.

See this description, let me know if you have tried this and how it has gone. http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Features/Corporate-Dossier/Try-brainwriting-if-bored-by-brainstorming-sessions/articleshow/4442442.cms

Tags: brainstorming, brainwriting, Introverts

To Tweet or Not To Tweet

Jennifer Kahnweiler — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 13:04:11 +0000

My early adopter friends have been using Twitter for a while and I know I will be moving into the fray soon. Have started to hear about some valuable connections, job opportunities and “inside scoops” on companies.

Do you think extroverts and introverts differ in how(and even if) they are twittering? Extroverts tend to like to share details of their life(ex. waiting on the carpool line at school, etc. ) and like to connect with LOTS of people. With their more private nature and their preference for writing, are introverts a) twittering and b)sharing different kinds of (less personal information to fewer, more select contacts). Your thoughts?

I love the analogy to the wild west with this whole social networking phenom…Some people ventured out west and never made it..others did the same and ended up owning half of Colorado. We are all pioneers in this new age and it is both exciting and frustrating for extroverts and introverts alike.

Tags: Introverts, social networking for introverts, twitter

Do We Have To Talk Out Everything?

Jennifer Kahnweiler — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 00:47:10 +0000

Two introverted participants in a recent communications seminar told me how frustrated they both were. What about? It turns out their company wants them to “talk out” project ideas to a variety of people outside their internal group. This is the new expectation in their culture – that they float ideas in the early stages. These introverted leaders are concerned that this reluctance to carefully think through ideas before sending them half baked into the “corporate universe”results in lower quality output.

Yet they know that they will have to get with the program and are trying to figure out how to create a healthy balance between thinking and talking..a common organizational challenge for introverts.
Taking time to pause so that we can carefully consider proposals(even sleep on it?) makes total sense. It is hard to do when the message is “Talk to us, talk to us!”

Tags: communication, extrovert, Introverts, leaders, projects

Are You On A News Diet ?

Jennifer Kahnweiler — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 20:04:49 +0000

I know more people are taking in less news. They say that it is simply too depressing, too toxic and generally “a downer” in this economy. I am a news junkie and I still like to stay on top of events.

But I have found that it has helped to cut back. For me it is the morning routine that has changed. For now, the radio is off. This was hard in the beginningl(extroverts like noise) but I have come to enjoy the peaceful side of morning. There is plenty of time to get my fix of news throughout the rest of the day. Are you scaling back your intake? How?

Tags: extrovert, introvert, listening to news

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