Introverted Execs Speaking Out
April 7, 2011
I was so pleased to read this HBR piece called Are You An Introverted Boss? by Campbell Soup Company CEO, Douglas Conant. I wanted to share my comments on the piece…
Author: Jennifer B. Kahnweiler, Ph.D.
Goodbye to the telephone?
March 30, 2011
It’s at the point where when the phone does ring — and it’s not my mom, dad, husband or baby sitter — my first thought is: “What’s happened? What’s wrong?” My second thought is: “Isn’t it weird to just call like that? Out of the blue? With no e-mailed warning?”
Do Introverted Women Ask for Mentors?
March 9, 2011
There is overwhelming evidence that mentoring works. Recognizing that we are worth developing is an internal hurdle that both introverted and extroverted women need to overcome. And we better get to work quickly on this one.
Lessons About Courage From A Former High Diver
February 24, 2011
I once worked for a painfully introverted leader who was one of the most honorable people I’ve ever met. I learned a tremendous amount from him, not because of what he said, but because of who he was. And he didn’t give me any verbal lessons about honor, it was transmitted in the way he carried himself.For the introverted leader, TELL Courage does not necessarily have to be done verbally. Sometimes it is best to talk less and express more. Writing a POV article for the company newsletter, for example, where the leader takes a bold stand, can be an expression of TELL Courage.
An Introverted “Non First Lady”: A Refreshing Change
February 11, 2011
There was a great piece today by Joanne Ostrow in The Denver Post about Helen Thorpe, the new Colorado first lady. Married to Governor John Hickenlooper, she is a self proclaimed introvert. Thorpe has several introvert earmarks: humility, avoiding the spotlight, relishing solitude, writing and even feeling different.
Introvert’s Networking Success Tip: Get To Know Me
January 31, 2011
Certified Career Coach Hallie Crawford (and introvert, I might add) of Create Your Career Path attended a recent workshop I gave on the Introvert’s Career Path to Success. She was inspired to pass on some of her “ah ah’s” about this topic on this brief video, Stop Talking Business at Networking Events. For you visual folks, she summarized her thoughts on her blog (which is full of substance and practical tips)
Introverted Nurses Rule
January 20, 2011
I love what one introverted unit manager said in “Introversion Can Be a Benefit for Nurses In Leadership Positions”, an excellent article by Lin Grensing-Pophal in ADVANCE for Nurses, “It’s lonely at the top and introverted leaders don’t have a problem with the solitary nature of the job.”
Will Introverted Strengths Prevail?
December 22, 2010
Some leadership traits might come a little bit more naturally to extroverts, it’s more in their nature to build rapport, stop and have a conversation with somebody,” she said. To them, doing that “is like getting out of bed and brushing their teeth.”
Introverted leaders are the best for proactive employees
November 14, 2010
My Google Alerts and equally alert friends were quick to inform me of some intriguing developments on the research scene. A new study on introverted leaders appeared in Harvard Business Review’s Dec. issue and takes a look at how introverted leaders fare with more “proactive” or extroverted followers. One key learning? They listen and process the ideas of an eager team.
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