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There are many misconceptions about what introversion means. Some people think that it means someone is quiet, shy, lacking confidence, aloof, socially awkward, slow thinking, anti-social, does not like public speaking, timid, and more. Whilst these descriptors may apply to some introverted people, there are many for whom they do not. They could also be …

Understanding Introversion to Better Understand Yourself as an Introverted Leader Read More »

Last week I wrote about overcoming the fear of public speaking. This week’s newsletter is about how to be more engaging and impactful when public speaking. As a leader, many situations require you to do public speaking, and the more senior you get, the more likely you will need to do it. Like with other …

Tips to Help Introverted Leaders Make Their Public Speaking Engaging and Impactful Read More »

The more senior you get as a leader, the more likely you will be required to do public speaking. However, I come across many introverted leaders who hate public speaking, and many of them think that this is because of their introversion. There are many misconceptions about introversion, one of them being that introverts don’t …

Overcoming Your Fear of Public Speaking – Tips for Introverted Leaders Read More »

    One question that is often asked is, can you be introverted and still be a great leader? The short answer is, YES. The long answer is what this edition of the newsletter is about. When I first started writing and publishing articles about introverted leaders here on Linkedin, someone commented sarcastically that ‘introverted …

Can You Be Introverted and Still Be a Great Leader? Read More »

I was recently told about a scenario where someone who was the only ‘one’ like them in the room experienced inappropriate language directed at them, but no one did anything about it. Other people at the meeting were aware of the inappropriateness of it because a few checked in on the person after to see …

Call Out Microaggressions and Discriminatory Behaviour as and When it Happens Read More »

Have you ever watched the film The Wizard of Oz? As a child, it seemed to come on every Christmas, and I used to love watching it. My favourite character amongst Dorothy’s friends was the lion who lacked courage. He joined the journey to find the Wizard of Oz because he thought himself cowardly and …

Quietly Courageous: Leading With Courage as an Introverted Leader, Even When You’re the Quietest in the Room Read More »