Many introverts struggle to succeed in the workplace when asked to “think on their feet” or to make decisions without an array of facts in hand. Much workspace design is moving to open plans, where anyone, much less introverts, may struggle with distractions and lack of privacy. Some introverts may look for leadership opportunities, but feel stymied when trying to figure out how to move up. What are the best strategies for success in today's workplace? Over the last year while recording the Hope for the Introvert podcast, I've had the privilege of interviewing introverted leaders in several industries about their strategies for success in the workplace. These honest and open discussions have provided practical solutions to many of the challenges we face. Join the presenter as he share proven strategies for success, leveraging our introvert strengths to excel in the workplace.

1. STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS
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The Introvert in
the Workplace

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4. Your Speaker
Ben Woelk, CISSP, CPTC (trainer)
RIT ISO Program Manager
STC President, Associate Fellow
EDUCAUSE HEISC Awareness and Training Group
Introverted Leadership Mentor
Hope for the Introvert Podcaster
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5. Presentation Overview
Introverts
Introvert Strengths
Hope for the Introvert
Workplace Challenges
Strategies for (Stories of) Success
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6. Introverts
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7. What is Introversion?
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n. orientation toward the internal private world of
one’s self and one’s inner thoughts and feelings,
rather than toward the outer world of people and
things.
https://dictionary.apa.org/introversion

8. Extroverts
Outer world of
people and things
Active, breadth of
interest
Live it and then
understand it
Reward seekers,
Fame
Reenergize by
solar panels
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Introverts
Inner world of
ideas and
impressions
Depth of interest
Thoughts,
concepts
Inwardly directed
Reenergize by
recharging

10. Introvert Strengths
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11. Introvert Strengths
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13. Hope for the Introvert
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15. Background
Introverted Leadership
Hope!
September 2018
25 episodes to date (3200
downloads)
Awesome guests and
discussions
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16. Workplace Challenges
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19. Stories of Success
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30. Action Plans
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31. Action Plan
Learn about my strengths
What changes can I make to ensure I’m
leveraging my strengths?
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32. Follow me!
@HopeIntrovert
HopefortheIntrovert
https://www.HopefortheIntrovert.com

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34. Connect with Me!
Ben@benwoelk.com
@HopeIntrovert
Hope for the Introvert
benwoelk
HopefortheIntrovert.com
introverted_leadership
Introvertedleadership.slack.com
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35. Resources
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36. Resources
http://benwoelk.com/
Jung Typology Test™
Humanmetrics.com

37. MyMaterials
http://benwoelk.com/

38. Introverted
Leadership
Slack
Community
https://introvertedleadership.slack.com

39. References
Intercom, February 2017. Personality, Temperament,
and Technical Communication, Ben Woelk, guest editor.
Briggs Myers, Isabel, and Myers, Peter B. Gifts
Differing: Understanding Personality Type
Cain, Susan Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World
That Can’t Stop Talking
Cialdini, Robert. Influence: The Psychology of
Persuasion
Coyle, Daniel. The Culture Code: The Secrets of Highly
Successful Groups
Keirsey, David, Please Understand Me II
Woelk, “The Introvert in the Workplace: Becoming an
Influencer and Leader.” Intercom, May-June 2018.
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