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)