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Jan 2021
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An introvert’s guide to WFH | Morra Aaro...

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About this episode

You might think working from home is an introvert’s fantasy. “But,” says writer Morra Aarons-Mele, “the truth is, for many introverts remote work is kind of a nightmare.” In this talk, she helps introverts understand how to protect their precious energy in a virtual work life. Lessons we can all learn from.

But how do you know if you're an introvert or not? After the talk, Modupe explains why the answer isn’t as clear cut as you might think.

For more from Morra, check out her podcast "The Anxious Achiever" from Harvard Business Review.

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