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Outspoken Introverts and Shy Extroverts

Outspoken Introverts and Shy Extroverts

2023-05-23 jer_

Some months back I left my last employer and started a new gig, and as a result I am back at zero in trying to overcome my innate introversion for long enough to meet and integrate with a whole new team. It’s a lot. It also is an opportunity to reflect on the misunderstanding a lot of folks have about the nature of being an introvert.

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