Should Introverts Stay Quiet?

Should Introverts Stay Quiet?

Introverts are known for being people of few words.  We are accustomed to others telling us that we are “too quiet”.  Negative feedback about our quiet nature can leave us feeling like there is something wrong with us.  Because of this, we might find ourselves wishing...
A Tribute To Introverted Women

A Tribute To Introverted Women

Illustration by Lala Hernández. I recently read a humorous blog post entitled, 10 Types of 30-Year-Old Single Guys.  Most of the article made me chuckle, but a small portion of it made me cringe; the ideal woman in the eyes of “The Total Package” guy is...
The Quiet Power of Introverted Leaders

The Quiet Power of Introverted Leaders

A lot of people wrongly assume that extroverts make the best leaders.  In reality, introverts can thrive in leadership roles.  One need only consider the countless examples of outstanding introverted leaders to confirm this; Hillary Clinton, Warren Buffet, Bill Gates...
How Introverts Can Change The World

How Introverts Can Change The World

As introverts, we have the power to change the world in our own quiet way. I always thought that in order to have an impact you had to do something grand.  I figured that you had to build elephant sanctuaries, heal the sick, feed starving children, or otherwise save...
Charisma vs. Character

Charisma vs. Character

“I care not what others think of what I do, but I care very much about what I think of what I do! That is character!” ~Theodore Roosevelt The 20th century marked a shift in how people formed their identity in the world. Suddenly, having a likeable personality...