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Networking for Introverts

By Hazel Thornton on May 11, 2017 28 Comments

If you are an introvert who hates business networking, this blog post is for you!

I recently attended the annual National Association of Professional Organizers conference, NAPO2017, in Pittsburgh, PA, where I presented a session called Networking for Introverts. It was inspired by Susan Cain’s 2012 TED Talk, The Power of Introverts.

UPDATE: This 85-minute presentation, in its entirety, including downloadable handouts, is now available for free, or for purchase, depending on your NAPO status, here.

Are you an introvert who hates business networking? If so, this blog post is for you!

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Categories : Inspiration & Motivation, Introvert Retreat

Tags : introvert, leadership, NAPO, networking, speaking

A Room of One’s Own

By Hazel Thornton on May 25, 2014 19 Comments

It’s not cheap being an introvert! Especially if you’re a single introvert who is used to being alone most of the time. I’m referring, in this case, to the extra cost of me-time that comes in the form of a single supplement for a room to oneself on a cruise…or on any occasion involving hotel rooms. (more…)