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An introvert wonders how to handle her extroverted boss!

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Although a lot of people seem to think we introverts have “a problem,” the following is a refreshing change. It was submitted by an introvert who cares about her boss and wonders how to gently tell her that she’s draining the life out of everyone around her! My boss is a wonderful person. She’s funny, [...]

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What’s the best educational environment for young introverts?

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A 28 year old educator from Texas submitted the following: This question goes out to introverts who remember their school days and parents of introverted children in schools. Having struggled a lot in my schooling with the extrovert-oriented environment (from lots of games and speaking/reading aloud in the earlier years to group projects and “class [...]

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Engineering student wonders if his natural introverted personality will keep him from success

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This question is from an engineering student – doing great academically, but wondering if he should listen to those who keep telling him that he must work on his people skills in order to succeed. I am a 19 yr.old guy studying engg.,my family members are also not much extroverted but since my childhood I [...]

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An Introvert Asks: What would be ideal jobs for introverts?

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An introvert named Paul sent me a message asking what sort of jobs would be best for introverts. Although I’m sure there are happy introverts in every sort of position, I did tell him that I myself would prefer something one-on-one like counselor, or just working alone, like writing or doing very technical work in [...]

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An extrovert asks: How do I become more of an introvert?

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I had a question in my inbox that really made my day last Thursday. It was from a guy who asked the following: How do I become more of an introvert? I can’t seem to think before I speak, for example, and it gets me in trouble. And I’m an adult, so I should be [...]

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No, They Won’t Ask: How to Successfully Work with Expedient Colleagues (Part 2)

Process-oriented introverts can benefit by educating those they work with about how to get the most out of them. Let them know you are process-oriented and you work best given lead time and deadlines. Share with them how they can utilize your strengths. “If you let me know the big picture and how this project [...]

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No, They Won’t Ask: How to Successfully Work with Expedient Colleagues (Part 1)

Have you ever been put on the spot in a meeting? “Sally, I want to know what you think about this.” Huh? I first heard about this issue five minutes ago, I haven’t had any time to figure out what my thoughts are yet. “Well, I really need some more time to get my head [...]

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7 Ways For The Introvert To Communicate Confidently Even If You Don’t Feel Confident

First impressions count. Like it or not, people will make some sort of judgement about you based on their first impression within the first few seconds of meeting you. You’ve heard it said that ‘you never get a second chance to make a first impression.’ So when you are meeting people for the first time, [...]

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The introvert in high school

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A 17 year old introvert wrote a wonderful message to me in the comment box a few days ago, and I really appreciate it! I often get great comments from awesome introverts, but you often don’t leave an email address where I could reply to you! I just want you to know that I really [...]

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Be selective about your activities, but do the important ones anyway

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Sometimes we’re accused of being snobs or disliking society in general. “OK, just be that way! You’re antisocial!” We’ve all heard that when we say no thanks to the fourth lunch invitation that week or to yet another party with coworkers. Of course there’s nothing wrong with us, any more than there’s something wrong with [...]

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Introvert micro energy management

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Most of us introverts are conscious of how we have to be careful to allocate our days and people-energy to the people and things that we care about most in our lives. We want to spend time with loved ones and other friends. We need to give our very best to our job, and that [...]

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Thanks, but I have my own drummer

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Since childhood, I have never understood the people I uncharitably think of as “chameleons.” From the time we were teenagers, I’ve known two people who seemed to completely change themselves several times, based on who they were hanging out with. As teenagers, they started out in a relatively rough crowd in high school, adopting their [...]

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