Being an introvert is a blessing not a curse, there are many strengths of introversion but from school to work there is a focus on being extrovert.
Let's look at the strengths that introverts have instead of trying to change them into extroverts.
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9. Extroverts are often seen
as more creative than
introverts, even though...
● “...there is zero correlation
between being the best
talker and having the best
ideas. Zero.” - Susan Cain
10. At work, activities like
brainstorming can favour those
that speak up, so many great
ideas never get captured.
11. In the 1920s Dale Carnegie
changed the focus for Sales
Success from Character to
Personality
12. Now we are
seeing sales
techniques
return to a
focus on
TRUST
...a strength
introverts develop
through deep
connection.
24. Introverts are also strong at
making thoughtful,
considered decisions
(instead of shooting from the hip)
25. Extroverts
can emit
confidence
through
quick
decision
making.
Introverts
can be seen
to be just as
self-confident
by
making cool,
calm
decisions.
26. Creative Strength of Introverts
Without the creative genius and
introvert strength of Steve
Wazniak being able to work
continuously for weeks, we'd
probably never have had Apple.
27. No-one is
introvert
or
extrovert
We're all on the introvert – extrovert spectrum somewhere
28. With a strong foundation of introvert
strengths, it can be useful to build some
extrovert skills on top ...
...such as thinking on your feet.
29. We all have to do things that don't come
naturally, but it shouldn't be all of the time,
not even most of the time.
30. If you're an introvert that has to expend a lot
of social energy in a day ...
afterwards by spending
some time alone.
Prof. Brian Little
31. For what
seems like
forever,
training
programs have
been focused
towards
extroverted
learning.
Icebreaker time!
Tell me a secret no-one
else knows about you?
32. Finally there are programs
written for introverts to
develop their strengths, in
a way that suits their
natural style.
33. To learn more about strengths of introverts, or
to see if you are lucky enough to be one, visit:
www.IntrovertLearningCentre.com
One last thing...