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"Funny and insightful, Meghan has written a true resource for any introvert seeking to break out of their shell and step into the spotlight."
Dr. Ivan Misner, founder and CEO of Business Network International
Are you an introvert who wants to succeed in the business world? Do you:
- Avoid unnecessary social interaction?
- Keep to yourself or to your small group of friends?
- Seek out time alone?
Confessions of an Introvert offers you practical advice, interspersed with real-life stories, that will help you overcome your shyness and find ways to have a satisfying future in the corporate world. Packed with valuable insights and personal anecdotes, Confessions of an Introvert will teach you:
- Why business networking is the key to professional growth and how even the shyest person can learn how to network
- That a little self-promotion goes a long way in showing others how good a businessperson you are
- How to communicate with people in a way that is comfortable to you but still gets the results you need
- That being an introvert is just a part of who you are and not a serious roadblock to your success
Confessions of an Introvert is a must-read for any introvert seeking to excel in business and get the most out of life.
Meghan Wier is known for melding her professional style, keen business sense, and desire to share her work and life experiences with others. An introvert/forced-extrovert, her relationship-building savvy and strong marketing skills have made her a recognized expert in building through networking. Ms. Wier is an influential authority on business networking and marketing.
From ForeWord Magazine (12/10/08):
Networking is a big buzzword these days. People are joining networking Web sites and networking groups in the hopes of improving their career or social status, or simply expanding their social circle. Confessions of an Introvert: The Shy Girl's Guide to Career, Networking, and Getting the Most of Out Life helps women for whom networking and self-promotion don't come naturally.
"[E]xtroverts gain energy from other people and introverts feel like they just get the energy sucked out of them by other people," author Meghan Wier writes. She is an expert on marketing and networking, and a self-proclaimed introvert. Wier insists that introverts can become charismatic speakers and great leaders. She helps readers along the way with sections on identifying sources of anxiety, building confidence in tough situations, becoming an expert in one's field, and organization. In order to make public speaking easier, she recommends that readers write down everything they dislike about speaking and why, then come up with actions that will offset each item.
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Ms. Weir stresses the importance of knowing yourself - strengths, weaknesses, goals and then applying them to your career. This intimate knowledge will transform you from the person blindly transitioning from job to job or even climbing the corporate ladder just because it is there to someone that can identify and find the perfect career/situation for themselves.
This book is full of examples from the author's personal journey of overcoming her introversion and shyness and becoming a leader. Ms. Weir provides excellent guidance and hands-on activities to help you understand who you are and what message(s) you are projecting to the world.
I love this quote from the author: "Self-consciousness and self-awareness are the gifts of the introvert. These gifts all the introvert to excel in situations where reflection and deep analysis are required." She takes the perceived negative of "introversion" and deftly turns it into an asset.
She provides exercises to help you understand yourself. She provides tips to developing your personal brand. At the same time she is careful to to draw the line between self-promotion and self-branding. Branding, she defines, is how you differentiate yourself in the market. Finally, she provides concrete, real-world examples on network building.
The author views herself as a product - she is a business, a brand. She runs her life as a business. She provides keen insight to those of us that have trouble getting off the sidelines and walking up to someone, looking them in the eye, shaking their hand and introducing themselves.
Of particular importance to me were the sections on scheduling network time with individuals. Networking (relationship management) is the #1 method for gaining and maintaining loyal customers. If you need customers, you need to read her book!
She also addresses dealing with business cards, a very overlooked topic, and one that everyone in business can learn from.
Mostly though, she does what most introverts don't do -- she shares secrets about herself to the world! This makes for an interesting read, rare in a book on business!
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