In our extroverted business culture, introverts can feel excluded, overlooked, or misunderstood. But being an introvert doesn't mean you can't be a...
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Nov 08, 2011
Michael
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As part of my recent crisis intervention training I took through work, I participated in a Myers-Briggs assessment.
Turns out I’m a bit of an introvert.
O Rly?
Not a shock at all. I’ve come out of the proverbial shell over the years (thankfully), but I’m still on the introvert scale of things.
Because I am in a senior leadership role at work, I started looking for some material that would help me further develop my mad skills.
I stumbled upon The Intr More...
Turns out I’m a bit of an introvert.
O Rly?
Not a shock at all. I’ve come out of the proverbial shell over the years (thankfully), but I’m still on the introvert scale of things.
Because I am in a senior leadership role at work, I started looking for some material that would help me further develop my mad skills.
I stumbled upon The Intr More...
Sep 12, 2011
Mandy Jo
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This week’s headline? grasping the obvious
Why this book? because I’m introverted
Which book format? kindle — discovered bookmarks!
Primary reading environment? plane to phoenix
Any preconceived notions? introverts buy books
Identify most with? Mr. Michael Scott
Three-word quote? “politics with integrity”
Goes well with? clear plastic cup
I’m now firmly entrenched in the first job I’ve ever kept longer than a More...
Why this book? because I’m introverted
Which book format? kindle — discovered bookmarks!
Primary reading environment? plane to phoenix
Any preconceived notions? introverts buy books
Identify most with? Mr. Michael Scott
Three-word quote? “politics with integrity”
Goes well with? clear plastic cup
I’m now firmly entrenched in the first job I’ve ever kept longer than a More...
Aug 04, 2011
Merrick
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In my own work with the DISC behavioral styles, I have found that many people do not value the quiet power of introverts. With society placing value of the outspoken extrovert, The Introverted Leader is perfect for the introverts themselves, as it can help them to tap their hidden strengths and for extroverts to better appreciate what introverts can offer.
The Introverted Leader offers a practical guide that identifies four key challenges for introverted leaders: stress, perception ga More...
The Introverted Leader offers a practical guide that identifies four key challenges for introverted leaders: stress, perception ga More...
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Jan 24, 2012
Kristy
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I had high hopes for this book. It's hard being an introvert in what seems like a world full of extroverts, I've often wished that I could be gobby too or at least get a word in edgeways. There are some interesting methods in this book but it felt like she was saying that if you want to build on your 'quiet strength' you have to work really ridiculously hard at it, at something that comes naturally to many people. Everything seems to require so much effort and advance planning; who has time f
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Sep 17, 2010
Tami
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The Introverted Leader was written by an author who is an extrovert. She qualifies this fact by stating that her husband is an introvert and so she knows how to deal with us introverted types. Ouch.
The premise of this book is that introverts can learn to be extroverted. They just need to know what to do. Follow step A- meet and greet; step B- get some business cards; before long you are cured, as if being an introvert is something you catch while reading in the library.
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The premise of this book is that introverts can learn to be extroverted. They just need to know what to do. Follow step A- meet and greet; step B- get some business cards; before long you are cured, as if being an introvert is something you catch while reading in the library.
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Aug 28, 2010
Robyn
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"This book is very practical and resonated with many in our Women In Technology book group. Personally I saw many connections to other management books I have read and/or interventions I've conducted. One of the best features of the book (if not the best) is the author's application of her 4Ps process in every chapter. It is a great organizing and connecting principle and the reader gets practical help in many areas introverted leaders face. For example, public speaking, meeting management,
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Mar 20, 2010
Jenny
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From the title, one would think that the author would focus on the strengths of an introvert and how to enhance those in the arena of leadership. One would be wrong. The author seems to think that introversion is the same as pathological shyness and while introverts make good listeners because they apparently don't talk (not true), they should really push themselves to grow out of their terror of speaking in public to become a better leader. Admittedly, I am over-simplifying, but as an introv
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Apr 24, 2010
Gregory
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Teaches excellent skill sets with easily understood success tactics. Gives actual principles that you can use and apply. Simple with out being simplistic. This is the kind of business book that we should be paying attention to rather than the dumbed down "fable" books. Thanks to Ms. Kahnweiler for writing this.
Sep 16, 2010
Seems pretty good from what I can gather by reading the summary:
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Apr 19, 2010
This book seemed a bit lengthy to cover the essential elements, but did contain some helpful thoughts for one who is introverted but finding leadership to be a part of the landscape.
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