While we all know individuals who are wildly outgoing, plenty of fun to be around and occasionally even obnoxious, chances are we relate less to these extroverts and more to introverts or people ...
If you're someone who loves their "me time" but also enjoys being around people, you're an introvert. You might feel like a walking contradiction, but guess what? You're not alone. Being an introvert ...
I consider myself a business leader who can hire well and build great teams. My companies are proof of that. And yet, I am an introvert—talking to people requires effort from me. Am I the exception?
As an introvert, I dread large conferences. I get invited to a number throughout the year, and I usually scramble to find excuses for why I can’t attend. Since I have spent much of my career posing as ...
Dear Eric: I’m a 71-year-old female and have read many tips on how to meet people and make new friends, but all involve “groups” which have never appealed to me, as I am an introvert. I’m not at all ...
We all do, to some extent—some times more than others. Staking out solitude is certainly among introverts’ most important self-care jobs. With self-reflection and trial and error, we all figure out ...
In his recent New York Times article, titled "Education of a President," Peter Baker paints a picture of President Barack Obama as an introvert: "Insulation is a curse of every president, but more ...
From pre-event prep to follow-through, these tips break down the tactics for people who get anxious at conferences.
Picture yourself walking into a bustling office where everyone seems to thrive on constant chatter, endless networking events, and impromptu happy hours that stretch past midnight. Now imagine being ...
When we first started dating, my husband and I moved in together pretty quickly. He liked to invite friends over and party until early in the morning because he's an extrovert. As an introvert, I ...
Although he has spent his entire career — almost 40 years — in fundraising, Brian Saber often felt like he didn’t belong in the profession he chose. Saber is an introvert. He dreads public speaking ...