Speakers
Ben Woelk
Past President, Society for Technical CommunicationStart
August 31, 2016 - 2:00 PM
End
August 31, 2016 - 3:00 PM
Introverted Leadership
Western society lauds extroverted leaders and their accomplishments. However, introverts make great contributions and can be effective leaders too. Many introverts feel unsuited or ill-equipped for leadership, and are not sure how to take that next step to increase influence and improve visibility. Have you wondered how to empower yourself and leverage your innate skills to become a leader? I will share my personal insights and my leadership journey from shy team member to recognized leader. I’ll share key steps I took and experiences that have helped me become a successful leader. I’ll also talk about how we’re building an introverted leadership community on Slack.
Attendees will learn how to identity their strengths and opportunities to grow in leadership and make a positive impact on the profession. Attendees will also learn how becoming a leader can do for them. Extroverted attendees will learn tips on working with introverts.
Attendees will benefit most from the webinar if they know their Myers-Briggs profile in advance. I recommend taking a free test at humanmetrics.com or 16personalities.com before attending.
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