The Quiet and Strong Podcast, Especially for Introverts

Ep 126 - Lessons of Leadership, Especially for Introverts with guest Ben Woelk


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Have you ever doubted your ability to lead because you don't fit the extroverted stereotype that most people associate with leadership?  You're not alone!

In this episode host David Hall welcomes guest Ben Woelk, a mentor, coach, and introverted leader. Ben shares his own journey to leadership as an introvert, and talks about how he discovered and mastered leadership skills as well as how he uses his strengths and leadership role to help others in the workplace along their journeys.

Join us as we discuss how introverts can be effective leaders, the importance of understanding your own unique strengths, and how to create a sense of belonging in virtual workspaces.

Tune in to learn valuable lessons in leadership, especially for introverts and be strong.

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Ben Woelk, CISSP, CPTC, is Governance, Awareness, and Training Manager for the Information Security Office at the Rochester Institute of Technology. Ben teaches an RIT course on Introverts and Leadership, created the Hope for the Introvert podcast. He advocates for, coaches, and mentors introverted leaders and is a frequent speaker and workshop facilitator at conferences.

Contact Ben:

Website: BenWoelk.com

Socials: LinkedIn

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Other resources mentioned in this episode:

Susan Cain - Quiet (book)
Susan Cain's Ted Talk

David Keirsey - Please Understand Me II (book)
Website:
Keirsey.com

Alan Alda - If I Understood You, Would I Have This Look On My Face?: My Adventures in the Art and Science of Relating and Communicating (book)

Daniel Coyle - The Culture Code (book)

MyersBriggs Typefinder Assessment

Clifton Strengths Assessment - (The book includes a free code to take the assessment. NOTE there is also a newer version for youth ages 10-14 )

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Contact the Host of the Quiet and Strong Podcast:

David Hall

Author, Speaker, Educator, Podcaster

quietandstrong.com
Gobio.link/quietandstrong
david [at] quietandstrong.com

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