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“Keep Control of Your Time”

“Keep Control of Your Time”

“You’ve gotta keep control of your time, and you can’t unless you say no. You can’t let people set your agenda in life.”  -- Warren Buffett The world’s richest introvert, Buffett hits the nail on the head. In the face of seemingly endless meetings, calls, and emails,...

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Introvert Hangovers Are Real

Introvert Hangovers Are Real

Dizzy head person. Hangover headache. Migraine icon isolated on white background The weekend was full of fun and energy, and noise and distraction. It was great. I loved spending time with friends and doing things I enjoy. And yet today, I feel exhausted and...

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Managing Your Energy as an Introvert

Managing Your Energy as an Introvert

Managing your energy is a key component of living and leading authentically as an introvert. As an introvert, you get energy from alone time. Our extroverted world doesn’t always understand or support this, so it’s important to take the initiative and take care of...

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Busting a Few Myths About Introverts

Busting a Few Myths About Introverts

I’d like to bust a few myths about introverts. First, let me define introversion. To me, introverts are people who gain energy from time alone, and are drained by spending time with people. Extroverts, on the other hand, are energized by time with people, and find...

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Leadership Lessons from the NFL

The NFL isn’t really my cup of tea. However, a recent article about the leadership of the Philadelphia Eagles' head coach caught my attention. Nick Sirianni came to Philadelphia two years ago and started inauspiciously, with an awkward performance at his introduction...

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Introvert Strength: Deep Thinking

Introvert Strength: Deep Thinking

There’s a stereotype that leaders have to think on their feet and make decisions on the fly. After all, doesn’t every police captain, submarine commander, or managing attorney on every TV show and movie do that? The reality is that there is more than one way to make...

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Introvert Strength: Having Great Meetings

Introvert Strength: Having Great Meetings

There are reasons meetings are the bane of far too many workplaces. A bad meeting can be a soul-sucking waste of time: one or two people dominate the discussion, or the agenda goes out the window, or there’s no clear follow-up. Or all, of the above – heaven forbid!...

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Introvert Strength: One-on-One Interactions

Introvert Strength: One-on-One Interactions

For introverts, large gatherings – especially networking event – are a drain on energy. Rather than try to “touch base” with a number of people, introverts prefer to invest time and energy in their relationships, and enjoy having substantive conversations with one or...

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