how to ignite workplace magic with introverts and extroverts — jennifer kahnweiler

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Jennifer B. Kahnweiler, Ph.D., Certified Speaking Professional, is a bestselling author and global keynote speaker known as the

“champion of introverts.” In addition to her latest book, The Genius of Opposites, she has written two bestselling books about introverts

(Quiet Influence and The Introverted Leader), which have been translated into 14 languages. Jennifer has worked with hundreds of

organizations including GE, CNN, NASA and the CDC.

Jennifer Kahnweiler@JennKahnweiler

Champion for Workplace Introverts

Look closely, and you’ll recognize brilliance in introverts and extroverts alike. Still, only when they combine their talents

will their genius emerge.

Insight #1

Insight #2

Ignite The Genius of Opposites by remembering this ABCDE process:

Insight #2

Ignite The Genius of Opposites by remembering this ABCDE process:

Accept the Alien - Don’t try to change your opposite, just understand them.

Insight #2

Ignite The Genius of Opposites by remembering this ABCDE process:

Bring on the Battles - See disagreements as a catalyst to arriving at better outcomes.

Insight #2

Ignite The Genius of Opposites by remembering this ABCDE process:

Cast the Character - Bring out your opposite’s best & share the credit.

Insight #2

Ignite The Genius of Opposites by remembering this ABCDE process:Destroy the Dislike - Respect one another, talk openly & have fun

Insight #2

Ignite The Genius of Opposites by remembering this ABCDE process:

Each Can’t Offer Everything - Embrace the diversity of working in concert to

widen your range of solutions.

Insight #3

Accept that there’s an introvert in each of us and you’ll have a greater

appreciation for this advice from Nikola Tesla:

“Originality thrives in seclusion free of outside influences beating upon us

to cripple the creative mind. Be alone - that is the secret of invention: be alone,

that is when ideas are born.”

Insight #4

An admired leader never imposes her style on others, for she understands that

the only way to ignite greatness in an introvert is to understand and respect their need

for quiet time and solitude.

Insight #5

The highest functioning opposites advocate for each other, break out of strict role definitions,

and agree to accept coaching from each other.

Insight #6

Next time you’re in the midst of a conflict, remember to evaluate how you’re disagreeing:

Insight #6

Next time you’re in the midst of a conflict, remember to evaluate how you’re disagreeing:

Do you allow your introverted partner to communicate with me in writing and one-one-one conversations?

Insight #6

Next time you’re in the midst of a conflict, remember to evaluate how you’re disagreeing:

Do I allow my extroverted partner to communicate with me through

talking things out?

Insight #6

Next time you’re in the midst of a conflict, remember to evaluate how you’re disagreeing:

Am I letting my emotions hijack my rational thinking? Am I letting my rational thinking hijack my emotions?

Insight #6

Next time you’re in the midst of a conflict, remember to evaluate how you’re disagreeing:

Are you taking time-outs during your discussion of the problem?

Insight #6

Next time you’re in the midst of a conflict, remember to evaluate how you’re disagreeing:

Instead of sitting across the room, have you considered taking a walk instead?

Insight #7

Opposites who laugh together grow together:

Insight #7

Opposites who laugh together grow together:They put aside their differences

in favor of their vision

Insight #7

Opposites who laugh together grow together:They find inspiration through

common symbols

Insight #7

Opposites who laugh together grow together:They stay open to the possibility

of a short-term friendship

Insight #7

Opposites who laugh together grow together:They balance privacy and sharing

Insight #7

Opposites who laugh together grow together:They never shy from learning

from one another

Insight #8

Greatness requires sacrifice, but confidence starts when you stop running away from yourself.

Insight #9

“Quiet people have the loudest minds.” - Stephen Hawking

Insight #10

To evaluate your genius, leverage your strengths:

Insight #10

To evaluate your genius, leverage your strengths:

Introverts - minimize your self-critique and let others know how to ignite your best thinking

Insight #10

To evaluate your genius, leverage your strengths:

Extroverts - use the power of the ‘pause’ to slow down and

let others be heard

Reflect When are you most energized -

in solitude or with others?

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