Misconceptions about introversion can create an unfavourable bias towards introverted leaders. In environments that favour the extrovert ideal, this bias can put introverted leaders at a disadvantage. Based on the experience of my clients, many of you who contact me through this newsletter, members of my online groups for introverted women leaders, here are 10 […]
I have never met anyone who does not want to achieve success (whatever shape or form success looks like for them), but whilst we crave success, some people actually fear it, and they don’t even realise that they do. A fear of success can arise for a number of reasons but the common ones
Leaders who are passive or aggressive tend not to be seen as effective, influential, and impactful leaders. Being aggressive can instil fear in the people you lead and doesn’t create a good environment for your teams. If you are passive as a leader, you may find people walk all over you, and do not have
The Chartered Management Institute found that two-thirds of British managers admitted to becoming stressed and anxious in anticipation of having a difficult conversation. More than half would do almost anything to avoid having that conversation, preferring to put up with a negative situation rather than tackle it. Their study also showed that more than 80% of British managers
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Recently,Naomi Osaka, the 4 times grand slam tennis champion withdraw from the French Open because she felt her attempts to preserve her mental well-being were a distraction to the tournament. A tweet on her Twitter profile shows that she never wanted to be a distraction and that she has suffered with long bouts of depression
Research suggests that when we see ourselves clearly, we are more confident and more creative. We make sounder decisions, build stronger relationships, and communicate more effectively. We’re less likely to lie, cheat, and steal. We are better workers who get more promotions. And we’re more-effective leaders with more-satisfied employees and more-profitable companies – Tasha Eurich
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Introverted leaders often tell me that whilst in meetings they may have an idea or suggestion. But they delay speaking up about it, only to find that someone else puts that same idea forward, getting credit and recognition for it. They tell me they could kick themselves afterwards and feel bad for not speaking up.
It’s often not what you know but who you know that gets you a look in when it comes to opportunities. And with a rumoured 70-80% of senior executive roles, and 75% of all jobs filled through the hidden job market, if you’re not making networking part of your leadership progression repertoire, you could be
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Some introverted women leaders who work in extroverted environments try to put on an extroverted persona in order to fit in. But there are consequences of putting on this persona long term. Often by the time they come to me for coaching, they have been doing this for a while, and are at a point
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Having an unshakeable, inner confidence is something many of the introverted, senior women leaders want when they come to me for coaching. To the outside world they may appear confident, and it is this external confidence that has enabled them to get so far in their careers. However, certain situations can knock this external confidence.
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