Ever wonder why certain situations leave you drained and others energized? Or you energized and others drained? It's because you are being stretched into a style that's not natural to you! In this episode, we're talking about the concept of stretch, what it is, what it means, and why it's important to allow you to prepare and recover from times of stretch!

Have you ever felt misunderstood as an introvert? Like you’re in the vast minority of people? Like you’re doomed to fail as a leader because others don’t believe you can lead, just because you’re quiet? It’s so disheartening!

In Episode 4, Coach Lisa reveals her Top 5 Myths and Misconceptions list about introversion. She touches on the concepts of introverts in leadership, discusses what an “Introvert Hangover” is, and reveals an interesting statistic that will assure you that you’re not alone.

Show Highlights:

[3:35] Misconception 1: Introverts Are Shy

[5:39] Misconception 2: Introverts Are A Rare Minority

[8:36] Misconception 3: Introverts Make Poor Leaders

[12:35] Misconception 4: There Is No Such Thing As An Introvert Hangover

[17:00] Misconception 5: Introversion Is A Diagnosis

Resources:

The Powerful Purpose of Introverts: Why the World Needs You to Be You by Holly Gerth

The Secret Lives of Introverts: Inside Our Hidden World by Jenn Granneman

Introvert Power: Why Your Inner Life Is Your Hidden Strength by Laurie Helgoe, PhD

Episode 3 teaches listeners all about the 4 different types of introverts and extroverts and also discusses the concept of Ambiversion. Why is this important? Well, this is powerful information because it will really open your eyes on why you approach things a certain way, why others respond to certain situations a certain way, and why we all communicate the way we do. This will help you to be more agile in your emotional intelligence, more easily adapt to situations, as well as honor your true authentic self–whether you’re an introvert or an extrovert!

Listeners will leave feeling affirmed and having a better understanding of themselves and those around them. Maybe you have a friend or a co-worker, and you’ve often wondered, “why do they do that or act in that way?” This information will help to shed light on such questions. It will help you to communicate more effectively with others and give yourself and others grace when in times of stretch. This information will also help to bring workplace teams a deeper sense of trust and unity so they can work more effectively together. Because when we understand each other and can truly appreciate all of the different strengths and gifts we each bring to the table, then we are able to truly unlock the potential of the team. And that is any organization's greatest asset and competitive advantage!

So, tune in, because this information will help you honor your style and unleash your potential!

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A Guide to Introvert & Extrovert Types

Resources mentioned and used for this episode:

Signs of an Introvert Personality: Types, Traits & Characteristics (webmd.com)

What Is An Introvert? The 4 Types, Commons Signs & More | mindbodygreen

Study by Adam Grant on Ambiversion and Sales Roles: Grant_PsychScience2013.pdf (upenn.edu)

What is an Ambivert? Are You an Introvert, Extrovert or Ambivert? (scienceofpeople.com)

The 4 Types of Extroverts – Psych2Go

Get to Know Extrovert: Characteristics and Other Interesting Facts! (bfi.co.id)

Do you work on a team?  Most likely, you do.  Even if you work remotely, or you have your own business, or if you don’t work at all you most likely are a member of some sort of team–you volunteer, the PTA, a Moms group, or something else.  Your own family is your team.  Teams are everywhere!

According to a Wiley State of Teams white paper, teams are the building blocks of any organization, and our working lives are becoming more team-oriented than ever before.  Can you believe that engaging with your team (or teams, in many cases) now accounts for over 60% of your time?  This increase in the number and type of teams, however, has complicated employees’ working lives.  Teams are becoming more complex, they’re fluid, they may be in person or remote or (even worse) partially in-person and partially remote!  It takes a lot of energy to navigate an environment in constant flux.  That’s no easy task, and we must be flexible, socially adept, and relationship savvy in order to navigate interpersonal challenges and achieve collective gains within and across our teams.

In this second episode of Quiet Grit, we’re going to be talking about teams, and I will be relating with you on the various challenges of being an introvert in a teamwork environment, affirming you on the unique strengths you bring to your work, and sharing actionable tips to help you not just survive, but thrive, in a collaborative setting.  So, keep listening, because this information is going to allow you to honor your style, and unleash your potential.

Quiet Grit is about to become your favorite podcast!

Key highlights from the show:

[3:00]  The concept of burnout

[4:47]  Embracing our introverted nature

[6:42]  Introspection & Sensitivity–an Introverted Superpower

[8:00]  Finding your strength in meetings

[10:03]  Recovering from meetings & setting boundaries

[11:28]  Team cohesion

[15:34]  Things introverts do at work that could have extroverts shaking their heads

[22:22]  Wrap up

Links & Resources Mentioned in the Show:

Quiet:  The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking by Susan Cain

The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni

Gallup Study:  This Fixable Problem Costs U.S. Businesses $1 Trillion

FREE Download:  Nurturing Your Introversion at Work

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Have you ever been in a situation that has left you feeling completely drained–both physically and mentally?  And, have you ever wondered why you’re so exhausted when the situation should have been a great social event?  Or, maybe you’re wondering why those you were with seemed to have so much fun while you just…couldn’t?  Maybe you have certain work assignments, and they’re just so…hard.  

In this debut episode of Quiet Grit, introvert and professional coach Lisa Strei will walk you through the personality differences between introverts and extroverts, why they do things the way they do them, and the importance of properly preparing and recovering from times of stretch–those times when we have to enter into a style that is against our natural tendencies.  Tune in and learn valuable information about the extroverted world we live in and how you honor your natural introverted style and unleash your potential.

Quiet Grit is about to become your favorite podcast!

Key highlights from the show:

[02:26]  Meet your host & coach

[05:41]  The mission of Quiet Grit

[07:31]  The Extrovert Ideal–how we moved from the Culture of Character to the Culture of Personality

[11:13]  Identifying your basic personality style

[16:39]  The concept of Stretch & why it’s important to recognize

[21:54]  The different styles and their natural priorities and tendencies

[29:26]  Wrap-Up

Links & Resources Mentioned in the Show:

Quiet:  The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking by Susan Cain

FREE Download:  Unlocking Your DiSC Style

Click here to request your personal DiSC Profile!