Oct 2018
20m 38s
Jennifer Kahnweiler is an international speaker, bestselling author, and world-recognized authority on introverted leadership capacity…but here’s the kicker: she’s an extrovert! While I make it a rule to invite only introverts on the show, in Jennifer’s case, I’ve made an exception – and you’ll soon discover why. Tune in to learn her personal and professional reasons for developing an interest in the power of introverts, her strategies for introverts who want or need to excel at leadership, and the improv mantra you need in your back pocket.
Whether you’re an introvert who’s actively pursuing leadership roles, or if you’ve suddenly found yourself leading a team and are feeling a bit of panic, take heart. There are many highly successful introverts in leadership, management, and C-level positions, and there’s absolutely no reason you can’t be an outstanding leader yourself. Jennifer’s extensive research has shown that, for an introvert, transitioning into a leadership role is not nearly as difficult as you might imagine – provided you go into it with a strategy that leverages your strengths. And these are the same strengths that allowed you to excel in your functional skill; you simply need to apply them to your new role as a leader. Leadership requires careful organization, good listening skills, and preparation, all of which come naturally to introverts – giving you an edge. The secret is to be able to “flex,” and bring these strengths to the leadership areas that tend to be more challenging for introverts, such as communication and professional relationships. It’s not about forcing yourself to be an extrovert; it’s about doing what you do best – analyzing, planning, and applying a clear strategy.
“Stop trying to be an extrovert; embrace who you are.” - @JennKahnweiler - Bestselling author and champion for introverts
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Based on her years of research and interviews with highly effective introverted leaders, Jennifer has created “The 4 P’s” as a go-to strategy for introverts who want to develop their leadership capacity. Applying the 4 P’s is a simple way to drastically increase your confidence and nurture your skills as a leader. And best of all, it draws on the strengths you already possess.
We all have our strengths and weaknesses; just remember that your “weaknesses” are not necessarily negatives; they’re opportunities to grow in both skill and confidence.
“Any overuse of a strength becomes a weakness. Push yourself to stretch and grow.” - @JennKahnweiler - Bestselling author and champion for introverts
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