Communication Tips For Introverts

Key Takeaways

Our CEO and Founder, Jessica Chen, recently hosted a Soulcast Media | LIVE event on LinkedIn, where she interviewed Diana YK Chan, MBA, and Lorraine K. Lee. They shared communication tips for introverts.

Here are the takeaways for VIP Comm Pass members:

• Introverts are often amazing writers. Speaking up doesn't necessarily have to be verbal; it can be writing something insightful in the chat function.
• As an introvert, it's all about finding opportunities to let your insightfulness shine.
• Fostering one-on-one relationships can help you feel more comfortable sharing your thoughts.
• Communication should be clear, concise, and compelling - keep things simple.
• You have to believe in yourself and be bold. Believing in yourself can make your message that much more powerful.
• It's important to ask yourself, where are you showing up? Where can you communicate? It could be through email, in the chat function, or a Slack channel.
• Using the 4A sequence, you can find the right time to chime in during a meeting.
  • Active listening - You have to listen with the intention to chime in.
  • Acknowledge - This is where you find the perfect time to chime in - it could be a pause. You acknowledge what the other person said by letting them know you heard them. "Lorraine, that was such an interesting point you just made."
  • Anchor - Anchoring is where you choose one or two words that the person just said. "Diana, you said personal branding, and it made me think of this exciting idea."
  • Answer - This is where you say the point you'd like to make.
• If you are leading a meeting, it is up to you to ensure everyone has an opportunity for their ideas to be heard.
• One of the powerful things about active listening is being present. When you are present, people feel connected to you and your energy.
• If you're in a meeting and the conversation has moved on but want to chime in about that topic, you can say, "Going back to what we were talking about really quickly." 
• When it comes to interviews, you can control the direction of the interview based on what you decide to share. Interviews are also your opportunity to talk about your wins.
• Be interesting and be interested.
• When it comes to communications and getting noticed at work, it is not about having all the answers.
• Letting your coworkers know you are an introvert can shed much light on how you think, work, and communicate.
• Clarifying can help give you some extra time to process your thoughts; you can say, "What I'm hearing is this; is that correct?" 
• Embrace your true, authentic self. When you own your greatness, you have a ripple effect of impact.
• Practice is key to building confidence. 
• Nobody is analyzing or assessing you as much as you are.
• There are two sides to us at work. Our ability to execute and do good work. And our ability to be noticed.

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