As we draw close to the end of 2022, if you are taking time off during the festive period, make sure you practice self-care, and make time for self-reflection. Self-care and self-reflection are not just for this time of year, it should be something that is practised all year round. For many women, this is …
Introverted Women Leaders I Need Your Help, Plus Reflections for the Christmas Period Read More »
Given that many workplaces favour extraversion, some introverted women leaders think that they have to put on an extroverted persona if they are to be taken seriously as leaders and get ahead. Whilst this may (or may not) get them the results that they want, it can take its toll. When we put on a …
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10 Misconceptions About Introversion When I shared a post 10 Misconceptions About Introversion on LinkedIn and mentioned how misconceptions about introversion can create an unfavourable bias toward introverted leaders, it sparked an interesting conversation in the comments. The 10 misconceptions were: 1. Introverts are shy. 2. Introverts lack self-confidence. 3. Introverts are socially awkward. 4. Introverts are socially …
Meetings… interviews… brainstorming… networking… and more… Many of our workplaces are unfavourably biased towards introversion and extroversion is seen as the ideal. It’s often the case that the ones who ‘shout’ the loudest are the ones who get heard, get the recognition, get the reward, and get ahead. Whilst the quieter ones get overlooked. Research …
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