Understanding Introversion from "summary" of The Introvert's Edge by Matthew Pollard,Derek Lewis
Do you ever feel like you're different from everyone around you? If so, understanding introversion can help you feel less alone. It can help you understand why you think and feel the way you do, and provide strategies for finding success and contentment.- It's important to understand what it means to be an introvert in order to gain insight into yourself and how you interact with others. Introverts usually prefer quieter, low-key environments that involve listening or learning rather than speaking or leading.
- Understanding how introversion affects decision making is also incredibly valuable. Introverts might struggle to call out their views or contribute during open forum conversations, but can often do extremely well on projects that require research, analysis, and thinking before speaking.
- Introverted strengths can be tapped into by identifying and fostering collaboration opportunities between parties by leveraging everyone's individual contributions while at the same time, ensuring autonomy is respected and maintained.
- Learning how to naturally develop one’s own authentic communication style is essential for any introvert, allowing them to stay mindful of the signals they are conveying, while properly expressing what needs to be said when it matters most.
- They often need time alone or away from social settings to re-energize and recharge their batteries. Furthermore, they tend to be more self-reflective because they think before speaking and oftentimes have a great appreciation for the little things in life.
- Having intentional conversations with oneself can increase self-confidence and recognition of one's capabilities--essential ingredients in accepting and celebrating what makes you different from those around you.
