How to boost your profile at work when you’re an introvert
Many of us work with people who are more than happy to put their head down and produce great work. We love these colleagues because they work hard, they’re willing to take on additional tasks, and what they produce is of high quality. We know they are...
Three questions to challenge your assumptions about your co-worker
Recently, I presented a program on the Introverted Leader. When I mentioned this to a friend, she said, “Oh wow. A roomful of introverts? That’s going to be a long morning with no one talking!” Of course, that was not the case. In fact, having more than 50 mostly...
Our brains are built for bias and how to overcome it
A few years ago, I was observing a meeting that one of my clients was having with his direct report. I listened to their conversation, heard the direct report share a seemingly simple story of the way he had handled an issue, and watched my client react with anger…to...
Our brains are built for bias and how to overcome it
A few years ago, I was observing a meeting that one of my clients was having with his direct report. I listened to their conversation, heard the direct report share a seemingly simple story of the way he had handled an issue, and watched my client react with anger…to...
When I remember that everything I say can easily be misunderstood or misinterpreted, it helps me to slow down and get a bit clearer, or at least check for agreement and understanding in the conversation. https://bit.ly/46nzeXY?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_content=ap_rsrx1e76l5
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When I stop and remember Karl Popper’s quote, it always gives me pause. I generally think I’m being so clear when I speak, and I can get annoyed when what I’ve said is misinterpreted. But, again, the problem may very well lie within me. https://bit.ly/46nzeXY?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_content=ap_ujsgb0qvj6