One of our most popular Small Biz Mentor articles has been Are You Missing Out On Introverts Input Into Your D
ecision Making?
Introvert vs Extravert
I detailed how basically, the introvert is energized by their inner world. Extraverts are energized by interactions and action.
An Extravert World
The majority of the population are Extraverts. For introverts living in a predominantly extravert world, life is not always easy.
Introvert Strengths
It's interesting that in recent years, introverts have come into their own. Introvert strengths are now much more valued.
Many of the tech whizz's are introverts, and they are in big demand. The particular strengths of the introvert are celebrated in books such as The Introvert Advantage by Mari Olsen Laney.
Now Dianne Cameron in a Christian Science Monitor article has named January 2nd as Happy Introvert Day. She says,
Ahh, Jan. 2. The day that introverts get to breathe a sigh of relief. We can come out of hiding; it's safe to answer the phone, and to stop pretending we're under the weather. Hip Hip Hooray! The holidays are over...
Yes, from mid-December through New Year's Day, those of us with an introverted nature live in a state of perpetual dread. The weeks of office parties, neighborhood potlucks, and open houses drain all our energy. But today we can relax; we made it through.
January 2nd - Happy Introvert Day
If you are an introvert, Happy Introvert Day to you. If you are an extravert, give introverts some space.
Dianne Cameron's Article - A Window on Introversion
I thoroughly recommend Dianne Cameron's article to you. It gives some great basic insights for understanding introverts whether you work with them or employ them.
Of course, if you are introvert, you will find it an interesting window on your world.
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