Career Advice from Extroverts That Doesn’t Work
I spent fifteen years following career advice that worked beautifully for everyone except me. The guidance came from well-meaning mentors,…
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Team Leadership: Why Introverted ICs Actually Excel
The promotion email arrived on a Tuesday afternoon. After seven years of building my reputation as someone who could handle…
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First 90 Days as a Manager: What I Wish I’d Known
The email landed in my inbox on a Thursday afternoon. Congratulations, you’re being promoted to manage the team. After fifteen…
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Getting Promoted Without Playing Politics: 5-Year Test
I spent years convinced that my work would speak for itself. Somewhere between leading teams at advertising agencies and watching…
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Executive Presence: What Really Works (No Bragging)
The feedback stung because it felt so vague and unhelpful. “You need more executive presence.” I heard those words during…
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From IC to Manager: An ISTP’s Reluctant Journey
When I was thrown into my first agency leadership role, managing four people whose work I didn’t even understand, I…
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16 Careers Where Introverts Outperform Everyone
I spent years thinking my quieter approach to work was a limitation. While extroverted colleagues commanded rooms and worked crowds…
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The Quiet Revolution: How Thoughtful Leaders Transform Organizations
I’ll never forget the moment I realized my leadership style was completely backwards, at least according to conventional wisdom. It…
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Virtual Leadership for Introverts: Strategic Presence Over Constant Visibility
Virtual leadership for introverts isn’t about overcoming your natural tendencies or forcing yourself into extroverted leadership molds. It’s about understanding…
