Guide for “Outies” on “Innies”
Agenda Who are introverts? Why are they behave like that? How can you deal with them?
What is Introversion?
Introversion and Extroversion are all about… ENERGY!
Extroverts
Introverts
From outside:
Inside:
Please, recharge!..
As a result: In the Workplace… Overlooked Misunderstood Underestimated
They all were intros..
How can we use their great abilities more efficiently?
Detect and act
Spotting an Introvert May pause when responding or giving information May break eye contact more frequently Give you the “short story” vs. the long story Reflect silently vs. out loud Deflect the attention back to you Speak more quietly and slowly Won’t stand too close to you
Networking Strategies
Ask for info
More: Less:
Time to respond
Let them work alone
Don’t interrupt!
Detailed work
Less crowds
Actions? If you are an extrovert: Keep in mind we’re all different. Be patient. Try to encourage intros to express their ideas which can be very valuable. Avoid de-energizing them for no purpose.
Actions? If you are an introvert: Remember - you are normal, just different. You know more than you think! Try to share your ideas at least in writing. Always control your energy level. Take short breaks away from people to recharge. Try to find your own balance in our extrovert world.
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Good luck!