Activate your Introvert

• Giving feedback: As a manager you probably have to do it, but many of us do it badly and with no permission. How might you consider introverts when giving feedback?
• A discussion with Jeremy Nicholas: Jeremy is a humour Coach and Speaker Mentor; he’s also one of the funniest speakers and MC’s I have had the pleasure to watch on stage and has a long history of being a broadcaster at the BBC. Contact Jeremy at www.jeremynicholas.co.uk
• Question of the week: Are introverts aloof?

Read more about feedback - When feedback works well 

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• Managing working from home: You might have it sussed now and things might be more hybrid (even though Peppa Pig might not agree - according to one government spokesman in the news this week); but that might be the right time to check you’re doing all you can.  
• A discussion with Sarah McVanel: Sarah helps leaders leverage the exponential power of recognition to retain top talent and sustain healthy bottom-lines; in fact she’s Canada’s leading recognition expert. Contact Sarah at https://greatnessmagnified.com/
• Question of the week: How to get your introverts talking. Although the question accepts that they’re not already!

Read more about managing working from home here and getting your introverts talking here

What question would you like answered about introversion? Visit ActivateYourIntrovert.co.uk and let me know. I’ll answer your question on the show, and invite you onto the show, if you like.

• “It’s only banter” – what does that mean and is it an unacceptable trend? You can also read more about this at r https://introvertinbusiness.co.uk/banter-good-bad-or-dangerous/
• A discussion with Dr Clif P Lewis: Clif is a psychologist, coach and HR professional with specialty in leadership and diversity. We had a fascinating discussion about leadership, introversion and how the pandemic might change leadership. Contact Clif at https://lbvc.co.za/
• Question of the week - Spotting an introvert: The last of the answers to Andy’s question, this time thinking about phone calls and emails. There’s more about this at introverts hiding in plain sight.

What question would you like answered about introversion? Visit ActivateYourIntrovert.co.uk and let me know. I’ll answer your question on the show, and invite you to ask it live on the show (if you like).

• The great resignation: How does it affect your introverts?
• A discussion with Andrew Marsh: Andrew is an expert in Asperger's. I had a conversation with him recently and was struck by some parallels to the introversion issues many organisations face. Andrew was diagnosed late in life with Asperger's, is now learning about himself and helping leaders to understand Asperger's by using his career experience and his research. Contact Andrew at www.AndrewMarsh.co
• Question of the week: How to recognise an introvert. This week we consider sociability. As well as feeling foxy (and I don't often talk about that)!

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• Leadership tip of the week: Being Authentic
• A discussion with Colin Newlyn: Colin’s a popular guest on the show and is on a mission to decrapify work. Contact Colin at http://decrapifywork.com/
• Question of the week: How do you spot an introvert? This week is an audio sign to watch out for. There’s more about this at https://introvertinbusiness.co.uk/spotting-an-introvert-hiding-in-plain-sight/

What question would you like answered about introversion? Leave it at activateyourintrovert.com and I’ll answer it on the show.

• Leadership tip of the week: Beware of your ego.  
• A discussion with Derek Arden: Derek is a Negotiation Expert, speaker and best Selling Author, in fact say he’s written 12 books. We recently started talking about perceived (or real) connections between introversion and negotiation, and his poll on the subject. Contact Derek and www.derekarden.com
• Question of the week: How can you spot an introvert. Many introverts have become good at blending into the background and appearing like extroverts, a bit like fish who change their appearance to escape predators. Read more about this by clicking "Spotting and introvert hiding in plain sight"

What question do you have about introversion? Get it answered by going to activateyourintrovert.co.uk

• Reflecting on self belief and arrogance
• A discussion with Siobhan Fox. Siobhan is an unconventional mentor & coach for business owners looking for more fun, freedom & fulfilment. Siobhan and I both write chapters of the book "The business of humans". Siobhan wrote on mental barriers, imposter syndrome and how often work is about showing up rather than delivering, which we explore in this discussion. Contact Siobhan at https://revealmarketinguk.com
• Question of the week: How can I tell if somebody is introverted?

The business of humans is a book about a new working culture where people and their purpose are more important than the businesses they run; it's available on Amazon. Each chapter is written by a different author from the networking group ONLE.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Business-Humans-working-important-businesses/dp/B095MKP56C

• Who’s job is it anyway? Who should be helping new team members engage?
• What’s funny and what's just insulting? Some introvert jokes for you. More at https://introvertinbusiness.co.uk/introvert-jokes/
• Are introverts poor negotiators? Results from a recent poll.
• A discussion with David Simmonds. David is a freeman of the Guild of HR Professionals and one of the few people who put HR and analytics in the same sentence! He is the first global auditor for BS 30414 which helps people measure the ROI of HR. Contact David at https://www.hcmmetrics.co.uk/

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• Question of the week: Are introverts control freaks?
• Tip of the week: What drives panic buying and how does that link to introversion? More on this at https://introvertinbusiness.co.uk/panic-buying-performance-control-introversion/
• A discussion with Leon Bamforth: Leon is an award winning speaker, consultant and mediator. He helps Leaders build connected teams that share visions and avoid nightmares. Contact Leon at https://www.leonbamforth.com/

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• Leadership tip of the week: Helping introverts energy
• A discussion with Lauren Sergy: Lauren is a Public Speaking & Communication Skills Expert and we have a debate about that infamous introvert public speaking myth, as well as why Lauren thinks EVERY manager and leader should be good at public speaking. Contact Lauren at https://laurensergy.com/
• Question of the week: How can you engage introverts in conversation more easily? For more visit https://introvertinbusiness.co.uk/how-to-get-an-introvert-talking/
• Introvert myth of the week: All introverts are the same!

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