Why we misjudge introverts and what we can do about it

Popular American business culture says that the more someone "participates" by talking aloud during a meeting or networking event, the more "active," "friendly" and "supportive" they are. This (erroneous) definition ignores the fact that many quiet, introverted people are also "active," "friendly" and "supportive," just in a different way. In this interview with Barbara Saunders, a "formerly shy introvert," we discuss: What is the correct definition of an introvert? What are common misconceptions people make about introverts and why? How can you tell if you or someone you love is an introvert? How can we design our training, meetings and events to be introvert-friendly, and maximize their contribution in a way that respects their style Find Barbara at or on Twitter @bsaunders Some books we discussed on the call: Gifts Differing by Isabel Briggs Meyers Party of One: The Loners' Manifesto by Anneli Rufus Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking by Susan Cain Susan Cain's TED Talk :

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Why we misjudge introverts and what we can do about it is an episode from Escape from Cubicle Nation Podcast by Pamela Slim.

This episode is 37:41 long.

This episode was published on Jun 27, 2012.

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