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Q: The company I work in has a lot of introverts - software engineers mostly - but is "run" by extroverts. Do you have any tips for advocating the needs of introverts in that sort of environment?
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q Is there any indication that forcing introverts into behaving as an extrovert can cause psychological damage of any kind?
@Sash. I have pressed play, it still says "offline"!
is this conversation being recorded?
q Are there any studies that show that introverts end up single in life (more than extroverts)? Any difference in cultures in this regard?
@Melanie, I wonder if you refreshed the page, if the chat would load.
Q the more i learn about my introversion, the more liberated i get. are you collecting any data on the success that follows this discovery process?
q is this conversation being recorded?
How would you differentiate a person with a lot of bad social engagement to an introvert?
q How do you feel when people describe your book as an "Instant bestseller"? Can you speak about your writing process, and now the publicizing process? How did you feel about your TED Talk and its aftereffects?
@Gayle. Thanks! Figured out the problem. Somehow had two windows open playing the video.
ISTJ here too, Karen. Glad you're out there! :-)
Are there differences in how introverts and extroverts approach humor? Something that may be funny to an introvert may not be funny to an extrovert? Or a humorous talk or other public display, or even writing from introverts may differ from that of extroverts?
Q: How would you differentiate a person with a lot of bad social engagement to an introvert?
@Luci McKean: I switched computers and it worked. Thanks!!
Q Please describe your experience with being an introvert and how it impacted your childhood, teens, and adult life? When did the actual revelation come that you were indeed an introvert?
q: along same line with the kids being graded on participation, looking at this in a professional setting how to you rectify being judged when you dont participate alot in meetings and such..or become more active
First video chat I've been able to make it to, glad I'm here.
Q: Some introverts use that label as justification to be anti-social ("that's just who I am"). How would you convince a person like that they are hurting themselves (and perpetuating stereotypes about introverts)?
q I personally have a lot of OCD and anxiety tendencies. Have you found this to be a common thread with introverts?
I enjoyed your book and have used it in my blog to encourage other faculty to consider the introverts in their classes.
Q do you know your Myers-briggs personality type? What is your take on personality theories that are mainstream..that is, if you're aware of them? Do you believe that personality theories have relevance to how we understand and interact with each other? Would the world be a better place if we could type people into categories based on psychological traits. (e.g. introverted vs extroverted).
"Confessions of a Ministry Introvert" by Amy Simpson is a great read. If anyone has access to this article, maybe that person can share it with everyone?
... (@Promod Sharma) I don't think they're hurting themselves. I think there are benefits (and consequences) to acting extroverted, just as there are benefits (and consequences) to acting introverted.
Q Please elaborate on the role of books in your life. What are some of your favorite books?
Q: Do you ever read the reviews based on your book? I've known authors that don't even read reviews that are based on their book, but have you?
Q And last question: Please tell us about the craft of writing. Seeing this is your first book (and really hoping, not the last), how confident were you of your writing method and style?
Q. Being an introvert people don't think I make a good leader, what are some tips that you have for being an effective leader as an introvert?
Q: For writing this book, were you inspired from a different book or a person?
Q last question- Please tell us about the craft of writing. Seeing this is your first book (and really hoping, not the last), how confident were you of your writing method and style?
q I recently had a conversation with a friend of mine who's from China (I grew up in Canada). I spoke to him about your book, and he introduced me to the commonly held belief often held in Asia that introversion/extroversion/personality types are related to one's blood type (type A being introverts). Have you ever come across this idea or any valid research into this hypothesis?
That's an interesting thought, Tim - I'm a blood type A!
Q How do we break ourselves of this habit of falling for the charismatic, extroverted leader?
Q How can introverts live with family who dislike them for not being social, and the family members are unaware of introversion and shyness ?
q Do you see a correlation between introversion and procrastination?
Q: What are somethings that schools in the US and across world can do to better cater to the needs of introverts?
Q: since talking a lot about the book, has this extroverted type journey changed your own introverted personality or changed aspects of how you view introversion?
q:This is a very broad question, but one of my challenges is balancing (a difficult task) the physical world and my internal world. Is this common?I do know when I challenge myself by engaging the physical world I grow as a person incredibly, but I do feel like I have lived many lifetimes when one accounts for my internal world. Loved your book Susan.
Q What is your advice for a lovely introvert who is about to go on vacation for the first time with her new husband, his two kids, her parents from France, her two brothers and the entire side of her mother's family for a week... Can you sense my growing sense of panic? :) How do you deal with a chaotic moment which will be full of joy and excitement but totally draining for someone who needs her own space to recharge?
q how does an extrovert become more introverted? i might be the only extrovert watching this! LOL. i found the book fascinating become i am an extrovert to the extreme.
How do we help introverted children? I am an introvert, but surprisingly have no clue on how to help my introverted child, who is not recognized as introverted by others.
q How do we help introverted children? I am an introvert, but surprisingly have no clue on how to help my introverted child, who is not recognized as introverted by others.
Thanks Patrick :)
I want to read that play! (I'm a drama/Shakespeare teacher)
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