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  • Bonus post: Introverts, Parties, and Root Canals

    A friend posted on Facebook some out loud thinking as to whether she dreaded more a root canal or going to a party, introvert that she is.

    Another friend posted what became the first in a list. Here’s the list, with a bonus.

    Ten Reasons a Root Canal is Better Than a Party for an Introvert

    1. A root canal won’t ask you if it can call you later. (Thanks to Katherine Bailey-Shaffer for that one.)
    2. Root canals take place in a small room with, perhaps, quiet music playing in the background.
    3. Root canals usually have a predictable time they will end.
    4. During a root canal, no one expects you to respond with witty conversation.
    5. Two words: nitrous oxide.
    6. A root canal is less like pulling teeth for an introvert.
    7. One, or at most two, people at a time.
    8. If you say something stupid, everybody blames the nitrous.
    9. You have something to grip.
    10. You’re not expected to invite the dentist over to your place next time.

    And, bonus: Dentists usually use good mouthwash.

    Bookmark the site. I’m working on a book about communication skills for introverts.

    Can you relate to this list?

  • Recharge for impact

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    How do you recharge your batteries? If you don’t recharge, you won’t have the “oomph” to charge your audience. (more…)

  • Taking your face-to-face confidence on stage

    I hear this from students all the time: “I can talk with people just fine one-on-one. In fact, I consider myself an extrovert! But when I get up in front of a group, it’s different.”

    Here’s my response: “It’s only different if you think about it differently.” (more…)