We all have them–strengths I mean. Unfortunately, introverts, especially those of us working in extroverted work environments may not value our strengths. In fact, we may focus more on our weaknesses, comparing ourselves to our more outgoing and energetic co-workers. It’s no wonder we act this way as …

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  Over the years a considerable amount has been written about creating more diverse workplaces. As I was writing The Dynamic Introvert I became aware of the fact that introverts often feel excluded, especially when it comes to leadership opportunities. Of course introverts are not the only ones who feel this way which …

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Self-Leadership and Personal Mastery Peter Senge popularized the concept of “personal mastery” in his classic book The Fifth Discipline. A huge part of personal mastery is the ability to know and develop aspects of one’s personality. It is human nature to want to understand what makes us …

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Are You Questioning the Status Quo? Perhaps one of the most crucial—and most difficult—aspects of being a leader is the need to continually question the status quo. Most of us don’t like constant change but we risk losing out on opportunities to grow if we refuse to …

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How Do Introverts Manage Change? “What’s preventing you from making change?” was the title of a recent article in the Kelowna Daily Courier. The author, Linda Edgecombe, identified 3 reasons why people don’t succeed at making the changes they want:  Fear Time “I have to think. I …

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10 Reasons to Read The Dynamic Introvert: Leading Quietly with Passion and Purpose  According to personality psychologist and author Dr. Brian Little “It’s cool to be an introvert these days”.  And, as I’ve been discovering, the topic of introverts is “priming the pump” for a lot of …

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