Comments for The Introverted Leader

Comment on The perfect bus for introverts? Or not? by Pablo

Pablo — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:18:13 +0000

A short schoolbus ride is okay, but spending hours each day commuting to school, sitting there and watching fuel fumes go into the atmosphere as drivers try to destroy each other just teach the kids that wasting time is acceptable. It would be better for them to interact with others while doing some sports or outdoor activity.

Comment on Reality T.V.- Korea comes calling by Jay Johnson

Jay Johnson — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 20:22:47 +0000

The Introverted Leader goes international – awesome! Let us know how and when we can see the finished product.

Comment on About by Jennifer Kahnweiler

Jennifer Kahnweiler — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:10:23 +0000

Sure -let me check yours out. Sorry – just found this comment!

Comment on To Tweet or Not To Tweet by Inny Verto

Inny Verto — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 22:21:09 +0000

I’m an introvert, and felt the need to say, “hello” here in this comment box. I know it’s almost a year later.

Comment on “Cool Coming Off As Cold” – Coaching Obama by Jennifer Kahnweiler

Jennifer Kahnweiler — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:02:36 +0000

Steve -Thanks for your comment. I wonder if it is just extroverts who are seeking an expression of emotion? I understand his conversation the next day with the Republicans showed more of his pre-election humanity.

Comment on “Cool Coming Off As Cold” – Coaching Obama by Steve Bogner

Steve Bogner — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:54:53 +0000

I don’t think the teleprompter is a problem (not for me, anyway). As a fellow introvert, I’m fine with his style the way it is. But to connect with a more diverse public, he might try more flashes of extroversion – OK, lose the teleprompter at times, show his more spontaneous side now & then, and some of those other things that make extroverts more comfortable

Comment on Can you be a social introvert? by Jace

Jace — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 07:04:41 +0000

Ah, I’m sorry, let me better explain myself. I was making two seperate statements.

My small talk comment referring to small talk in general. If I am giving a lecture or engaging in philisophical discourse I have no problem bantering or going back and forth. In general, when it comes to small talk and casual chatting with any sort of people after a while I start realizing that at a social level I have very little to contribute to the conversation without a sepcific agenda or goal.

My small talk comment wasnt in reference to my wife. Though I do not actively seek small talk very often, I recognize the importance it has in a relationship, especially since my wife finds value in quality time. I was simply mentioning when I go to the store with my wife, many times I find myself stepping away for a little bit once we get home to gather myself mostly because of the active interaction with a myriad of people. It simply drains me to be amongst that many people in a casual environment.

I don’t disagree with your comment though vandolina, I agree that small talk within a marriage is vital, especially when you’re married to an extrovert (as I think many introverts are).

Comment on “Cool Coming Off As Cold” – Coaching Obama by Blessings and curses | Never Too Late

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Comment on Can you be a social introvert? by vandolina

vandolina — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 12:01:42 +0000

Jace’s comment implies that he is just a passive listener to his wife’s “small talk” and that is a painful process. I can understand this, but why not introduce topics that interest you into the conversation and get your wife’s thinking on such matters?

Easier said than done, but I’m guessing that Jace’s wife loves him and respects him, and speaks “small talk” as a way of staying connected and showing it. To then respond by trying to get away – what message does this send?

Just my opinion.

Comment on Can you be a social introvert? by Jace

Jace — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 08:11:30 +0000

I completely agree with this. I am socially comfortable, I enjoy and have excelled in public speaking, and I appreciate getting in a group of others over coffee and having intellectual conversation.

I suck at small talk, and whenever I get home from spending an hour grocery shopping with my wife, I practically have to lock myself in my office for a half hour just to get my head straight again.

It boggles the mind.