LS 80 - The Genius of Opposites – How Introverts and Extroverts Achieve Extraordinary Results Together with Jennifer Kahnweiler

The right balance of personality types in your organization can make a team truly thrive. Jennifer Kahnweiler, Ph. D. is considered to be the Champion of Introverts. She is a Certified Public Speaker and a best-selling author. She has written three great books, The Introverted Leader: Building on Your Quiet Strength, Quiet Influence: The Introvert’s Guide to Making a Difference and her latest The Genius of Opposites: How Introverts and Extroverts Achieve Extraordinary Results Together. During this interview, she alludes to the true differences between introverts and extroverts, what make introverts so special and how introverts can enhance your organization. Key Takeaways: [2:15] How is Shyness different from Introversion? [4:55] How does someone know if they are an introvert or extrovert? [7:03] There is a lot of prejudice which exist against introverts. [11:26] All of us need to flex, Introverts and Extroverts alike. [13:20] How can introverted leaders and managers increase their influence in their roles? [18:07] Does a person’s gender come into play when someone is trying to carve out their path? [20:44] All must respect each other’s talents to make a partnership truly thrive. [23:05] Discussing the 5 themes of successful partnerships. Mentioned in This Episode: http://jenniferkahnweiler.com/ https://twitter.com/jennkahnweiler