The Introvert's Guide to Success in Business and Leadership

Email or call (or reach out via social media) each of these individuals separately and ask if they’d be willing to “grab a quick cup of coffee with you.” Try something along the lines of, “I am intrigued by what you’re doing in Project X and would love to see if I may be of help to you in some way…” Or let them know you have an idea you’d like to run by them, or that you’d like their advice on something…whatever is most comfortable for you and is a genuine reflection of you and your style.

we are both introverts – because, in the Leadership Chat setting, we act as extroverts in order to bring energy and motivation to the larger group and to (hopefully) inspire others to take initiative in the chat and bring it to lif

more than 75% of people with IQs above 160 are introverts.

introverts represent anywhere from 25% to 49% of the general population, but studies also show that introversion increases with intelligence

blogging is a very natural communication vehicle for introverts, and I’ve come to realize over time that many of my favorite bloggers are introverts.

Celebrate your progress – even small successes.

Listen well and discover how you can be of help to those you meet.

Going to a networking event of any sort with the intent to give helps to reframe your thoughts in a positive manner. After all, giving is enjoyable and fulfilling. If you are going with the intent to give, then those you meet and talk with will be on the receiving end.

a healthy networking philosophy is a commitment to giving without expecting anything in return

The truth is that relationships are critical in business and are the building blocks of opportunities.