An Introvert's Communique in the Workplace
You think: I don't always speak immediately in meetings.
The truth is: I usually think before I respond or speak.
You think: Brainstorming or bouncing ideas around aloud does not excite me.
The truth is: I prefer to use analysis and thinking to come up with solutions.
You think: I don't share personal information easily.
The truth is: I prefer to share private thoughts with friends.
You think: I seem unfriendly or quiet.
The truth is: I communicate best one-to-one and listen easily.
You think: I appear uneasy meeting new people, and making friends.
The truth is: I can be very self-confident in front of an audience.
You think: I prefer to work on my own rather than do group work.
The truth is: I work well with others, especially one-to-one relationships.
You think: I don't always socialize during networking or other social events.
The truth is: I prefer in-depth conversation and find little value in chitchat.
You think: When I start dragging at social events people call me a party pooper.
The truth is: I need time alone to reenergize and recharge.
You think: I come across intense.
The truth is: I'm probably using my strong ability to focus and concentrate.
You think: It seems like I'm a loner or territorial.
The truth is: Time and space to myself is energizing.
You think: I don't like people.
The truth is: I am self-reflective, even around others.
You think: I can be uncomfortable with change.
The truth is: I prefer a thoughtful, creative approach to changes.
It's better to accept who you are and work with it than to try to either change or disguise yourself as someone else. Whether you tend toward introversion or extroversion, you bring assets to the workplace.
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