Why I Am a Big Fan of Techies
May 12, 2019
I am a big fan of techies. Yet it makes no sense at all. From my earliest school days, I suffered from math anxiety. I still do. Ms. Walsh,…
Tag: Introverts
3 Reasons Introvert / Extrovert Partners Butt Heads
April 28, 2019
We live in a divided world. An estimated 50 percent of people fall on either the introvert or extrovert side of the spectrum. With those odds, chances are that…
The Sound of Silence
April 14, 2019
Silence. I think the universe is giving me the high sign to be quiet. For extroverts like myself, it is too easy to talk and make conversation. But what…
Do You Know the Secret to Being an Ace Interviewer? Introverts Do!
March 31, 2019
Guest blog by Dean Nelson I met author and journalism professor Dean Nelson last year at a writing workshop. I was so pleased to hear that he has incorporated…
The Hard Reality of Open Workspaces for Introverts
March 17, 2019
In the research I am doing for my book on introvert-friendly work cultures, open spaces are not getting high marks from introverts. Although they find ways to adapt, they…
Five Tips to Handle Conflict with Your Valentine
February 3, 2019
Vera is a newly married introverted project lead in a high tech company. Over lunch, she told me that she finds it easier to address conflict with her diverse…
Lessons from Introvert Island: The Power of Quiet
January 7, 2019
I recently returned to the island of Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands. It’s been a year since Hurricane Irma reaped its devastation, leaving 95% of the quiet…
A Passionate Introvert Speaks Up
August 9, 2014
Dr. Brian Little’s TedX Talk, Confessions of a Passionate Introvert is great fun and highly relatable. Dr. Little was profiled in Susan Cain’s book Quiet. He also made a…
ALA Appreciates Introverts
July 6, 2014
It was a privilege to speak last week at the American Library Association conference in Las Vegas, NV. The focus of my talk was on how librarians can address…