Comments for The Introverted Leader

Comment on Can you be a social introvert? by Jennifer Kahnweiler

Jennifer Kahnweiler — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 18:33:36 +0000

Thanks Steve. I agree that stress can make connecting a chore. You are right….self -confidence affects how we show up.

Comment on Can you be a social introvert? by Steve Bogner

Steve Bogner — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 16:57:17 +0000

I agree with her – I can be social, and I need to regain some energy after those times. I love talking with interesting people, having lively discussions and so on. And then after that, I like to go somewhere quiet and recharge for a while.

I’ve noticed that if I am fully-charged and feeling good about myself, those social times are great. However, if I’m already worn down, then I do things to avoid being in social situations. It’s sort of a protective response.

Comment on “Grow Out of Introversion?” by Marielle

Marielle — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 09:47:57 +0000

For me, the best advisor is to behave in a way that makes me feel comfortable, that fulfills me. Being an introvert doesn’t imply I am a loner, but I have a harder time finding people I communicate well with. The mother could change playmate for her son until finding one he enjoys being with.

Forcing an introvert to behave in a way that is culturally considered best (i.e. extroverted) will most probably lead that person to unhappiness. However, we may feel the need to communicate while lacking the social skills to be able to, which also leads to unhappiness. Our needs should lead us toward a personal growth which will provide us more satisfaction in our everyday life.

As for introversion as a non desirable personality, it comes to me that companies may fear that communication will be a weak factor with an introverted person. That things will not be well communicated through the company, that an introverted person will not communicate well their ideas, or that they will not help in improving communication within a group of people.

Comment on About by A.J. Drenth

A.J. Drenth — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 01:32:50 +0000

Hello, My name is A.J. Drenth. My blog, The Personality Junkie, can be found at http://personalityjunkie.com I’m currently getting close to 100 hits a day on my site, which also focuses on introverted personality types. I was wondering if you’d be willing to post my site in your links and I’d do the same for you. Thanks much.

Comment on Booking It by Shelien Hadfield

Shelien Hadfield — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 16:29:30 +0000

Just discovered your blog (also from the Forbes article), I’ll use your break to catch-up
I loved Water for Elephants, got lost in it and couldn’t put it down. My most recent read was Maus. Another book that I was surprised to find myself unable to put down.

Comment on Booking It by Dave Faulkner

Dave Faulkner — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:44:06 +0000

Have a great break and enjoy all that introverted reading! I’ve just discovered your work via the Forbes online article that Beth Quick quoted last week. I’ve ordered your book from Amazon UK and am looking forward to that, the material here and the email updates from About You.

Comment on To Tweet or Not To Tweet by Dave Faulkner

Dave Faulkner — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:40:48 +0000

I love Twitter, because (provided I am careful about who I add) it points me to all sorts of useful resources I’d never otherwise have heard of. (Recently that included a book called ‘Introverts in the Church’ by Adam S McHugh, for example.) My problem is the time to work through my stream. I could easily as an introvert keep sifting through it for hours, but there is work to be done!

Comment on About by Patty Azzarello’s Blog » Blog Archive » The Introvert’s Advantage

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 23:25:10 +0000

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Comment on Bias Againist Introverts by /usr/bin/links -date=”December 5, 2009″ » Dissociated Press

/usr/bin/links -date=”December 5, 2009″ » Dissociated Press — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 19:18:16 +0000

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Comment on “Grow Out of Introversion?” by Nick Laborde

Nick Laborde — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:34:06 +0000

There is definitely that belief out there and it would be a daunting task to try and change. Wasting valuable energy trying to change others is a loosing battle. I choose to focus my energy on embracing my DNA and being the best that I can be.

In my view, the only way to have true sustainable success, either business or personal, is to remain true to ourselves. Any business that views introverts as undesirable employees suffers from bad leadership. If they fail to address their flawed views, then they are probably destined for the BK line anyways.