8. It’s easy to look at someone that you see
as a leader today and assume that they
always had a plan. In my experience…
not so much.
--Alisa Bonsignore
But, I don’t look like a leader
9. Introversion is not a barrier for
being able to tackle any new
challenges.
--Sara Feldman
But, I’m an Introvert
11. Chapter Service
Program Manager, 2007-2009
Vice President and Spectrum Co-chair, 2009-2010
President, 2010-2011
Education Manager, Mentoring Lead, and Webmaster,
2012, 2015-16
Vice President and Spectrum Co-chair, 2016-18
12. Society Leadership
Outreach Team Lead, Community Affairs Committee,
2011-2012
Director at Large and Community Affairs Committee Chair,
2013-15
Chair, Scholarship Task Force, 2015-16
Chair, Scholarship Committee and
Senior Advisor, Community Affairs Committee, 2016-18
Vice President, 2018-19
President, 2019-20 (Upcoming)
13. “Yes, and…?” and Me
Willing
Stretched
Able to make a difference
15. Push yourself! I used to be afraid
to step outside of my comfort
zone, but it’s essential to progress.
--Tara Schauffler
Keys to Growth
16. You have to challenge yourself
everyday, and it sounds trite to
say that, but if I didn’t have
mentors pushing me and saying
you’re great and you can be even
better, and forcing me to do
uncomfortable things, I wouldn’t
be where I am today!
--Joanna Grama
Mentors
17. It’s not about you
The most respected leaders are often those
who don’t lead with their ego, are willing to
admit mistakes, and don’t take things too
personally. This holds true both for
extroverts and introverts. Focus on the
team and results, because the best leaders
know it’s not about them anyway.
-–Sara Feldman
29. References
Intercom, February 2017. Personality,
Temperament, and Technical Communication, Ben
Woelk, guest editor.
Briggs Myers, Isabel, and Myers, Peter B. Gifts
Differing: Understanding Personality Type
Cain, Susan Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a
World That Can’t Stop Talking
Cialdini, Robert. Influence: The Psychology of
Persuasion
Coyle, Daniel. The Culture Code: The Secrets of
Highly Successful Groups
Keirsey, David, Please Understand Me II
Woelk, “The Introvert in the Workplace: Becoming
an Influencer and Leader.” Intercom, May-June
2018.
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