Building relationships is key to developing influence and power. And if you are a leader, or aspire to be one, you need both because it’s how leaders achieve success. And for introverts, it’s no different. In my executive coaching practice, one of the issues I’ve noticed that my clients struggle with is networking. It’s even more difficult for my introverted managers and leaders. That’s…
As the leader, one of the key benefits of virtual meetings is the ability to manage who speaks. Why is this important? In a meeting setting, for example, the host may layout the meeting’s goal and objectives and present the related information. Now, for most introverts, they listen to talk. They’ll want to mull through the information before making an input. As such, the…
Virtual meetings give introverts a tool to increase influence and build a stronger team. Here is some quick guidance on how to use virtual meetings to your benefit. Participating in virtual meetings Too many introverts use virtual meetings as an opportunity to hide. When you are uncomfortable in situations with large crowds, it’s easier to go unnoticed in a virtual crowd with your mic…
