Introversion


Someone Please Tell Me If I’ve Lost My Mind

Posted by Chris Berry on September 30, 2008 in Introversion, Purely Personal

I started this blog in March, primarily to occupy my time while I was unemployed. My original intention was to focus on local economic development issues, but over time I’ve strayed from that path and written about everything from healthcare to introversion. It has provided me with an opportunity to carefully formulate my thoughts on [...]

If I Had It to Do All Over Again

Posted by Chris Berry on September 3, 2008 in Introversion, Jobs and Careers

I didn’t develop a full understanding of my unique personality type (INTP) until I was nearly 40 years old. At that point I came to realize that I had been blindly pursuing a career path for which I was very poorly suited. The further I advanced, the more unhappy I became. I had been quite [...]

Looking For Work That Brings Out The Best In Me

Posted by Chris Berry on August 20, 2008 in Introversion, Jobs and Careers, Purely Personal

One of the challenging aspects of my personality type is the fact that my mind bombards me with a constant stream of new ideas. Some are big, some are small, and they are rarely related to one another. I might have an idea for an entirely new product or service one day, and a unique [...]

Networking Alternatives For Introverts

Posted by Chris Berry on August 15, 2008 in Introversion, Jobs and Careers

There is a general consensus among job search experts that roughly 80% of job openings are never advertised, and the most effective way to learn about these opportunities is through personal networking. This typically puts introverts at a significant disadvantage, since we are generally not inclined to engage in the kind of business and social [...]

My Take On The Introvert Advantage

Posted by Chris Berry on August 6, 2008 in Introversion

I’ve come across a great number of posts on other blogs lately about a book titled The Introvert Advantage by Dr. Marti Laney. Yesterday I decided to see what all the fuss was about, and dropped by my local bookseller to pick up a copy. I was disappointed to see that the book was stuffed [...]

Should Introverts Consider A Career In Sales?

Posted by Chris Berry on July 24, 2008 in Introversion, Jobs and Careers

Most people would consider a career in sales to be the exclusive domain of type A extroverts, but under the right circumstances, introverts can be quite successful. I actually spent 10 years as a top 1% sales performer in the commercial printing industry before veering off on a completely different path. The key to success [...]

Is Introversion An Inherited Trait?

Posted by Chris Berry on June 18, 2008 in Introversion, Purely Personal

Recently I’ve become fascinated observing the way my son interacts with other children. At the age of three, he is developing distinctive personality traits that remind me of myself, and it leaves me wondering whether personality types can be inherited. Thanks to Mr. Mendel and his peas, we have a pretty complete understanding of the [...]

Choose A Career That Fits

Posted by Chris Berry on April 4, 2008 in Introversion, Jobs and Careers, Purely Personal

I’ve spent a great deal of time lately trying to figure out what to do for the next stage of my working life. As a serial career changer, I’ve been through the process before, and each time I re-evaluate the possibilities, I become more convinced that the key to success lies in understanding myself. Finding [...]