Ep 151 - The Power of Belonging: Embracing and Valuing Introverted Perspectives with David and Joshua Boroughs
12/11/23 • 46 min
Do you struggle to belong or feel like you have to pretend to be something you're not to try and fit in?
Join us on this episode as father and son duo, David and Joshua Boroughs, team up with host David Hall to explore the power of belonging for introverts. Throughout the episode, we discuss David's book “The Extrovert’s Guide to Elevating Introverted Leaders in the Workplace" and their co-authored fiction book, “Anxiety High Volume 1: There is Nothing Wrong with You!”, about an introverted teen navigating high school situations. The conversation centers on embracing introversion, fostering a culture of authenticity and thriving for introverts in school and the workplace.
You'll learn how the guests embraced their strengths and needs as introverts, the value of understanding introverted perspectives, and tips for creating inclusive environments in school and the workplace.
Key takeaways include the importance of creating a workplace culture where introverts are valued, and strategies for embracing introverted strengths.
Tune in to gain invaluable insights that will empower you to embrace introversion, champion cultural change, and create an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong. Join us, embrace introversion, belong, and be strong.
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David and Joshua Boroughs are a father-son writing team from Houston, Texas. David is the author of The Extrovert’s Guide to Elevating Introverted Leaders in the Workplace. He is a retired professional engineer and corporate leader now focusing on his family while pursuing his passion as an author and artist. Joshua is a high school student and Anxiety High Volume 1: There is Nothing Wrong with You! is his first book. He is a typical teenager who spends his spare time with his friends, playing video games, running, and now writing. Both David and Joshua are introverts with a desire to help others learn how to be authentically happy and successful, while simultaneously championing cultural change so people of all personality types feel like they belong.
Get the Books:
The Extrovert’s Guide to Elevating Introverted Leaders in the Workplace - David BoroughsAnxiety High Volume 1: There is Nothing Wrong with You! - David and Joshua BoroughsConnect with David Boroughs:
Website:
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Contact the Host of the Quiet and Strong Podcast:
David Hall
Author, Speaker, Educator, Podcaster
quietandstrong.comGobio.link/quietandstrongdavid [at] quietandstrong.com
Take the FREE Personality Assessment:
Typefinder Personality Assessment
Follow David on your favorite social platform:
Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube
Get David's book:
Minding Your Time: Time Management, Productivity, and Success, Especially for Introverts
You may also like:
Quiet & Strong Merchandise
Do you struggle to belong or feel like you have to pretend to be something you're not to try and fit in?
Join us on this episode as father and son duo, David and Joshua Boroughs, team up with host David Hall to explore the power of belonging for introverts. Throughout the episode, we discuss David's book “The Extrovert’s Guide to Elevating Introverted Leaders in the Workplace" and their co-authored fiction book, “Anxiety High Volume 1: There is Nothing Wrong with You!”, about an introverted teen navigating high school situations. The conversation centers on embracing introversion, fostering a culture of authenticity and thriving for introverts in school and the workplace.
You'll learn how the guests embraced their strengths and needs as introverts, the value of understanding introverted perspectives, and tips for creating inclusive environments in school and the workplace.
Key takeaways include the importance of creating a workplace culture where introverts are valued, and strategies for embracing introverted strengths.
Tune in to gain invaluable insights that will empower you to embrace introversion, champion cultural change, and create an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong. Join us, embrace introversion, belong, and be strong.
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David and Joshua Boroughs are a father-son writing team from Houston, Texas. David is the author of The Extrovert’s Guide to Elevating Introverted Leaders in the Workplace. He is a retired professional engineer and corporate leader now focusing on his family while pursuing his passion as an author and artist. Joshua is a high school student and Anxiety High Volume 1: There is Nothing Wrong with You! is his first book. He is a typical teenager who spends his spare time with his friends, playing video games, running, and now writing. Both David and Joshua are introverts with a desire to help others learn how to be authentically happy and successful, while simultaneously championing cultural change so people of all personality types feel like they belong.
Get the Books:
The Extrovert’s Guide to Elevating Introverted Leaders in the Workplace - David BoroughsAnxiety High Volume 1: There is Nothing Wrong with You! - David and Joshua BoroughsConnect with David Boroughs:
Website:
- -
Contact the Host of the Quiet and Strong Podcast:
David Hall
Author, Speaker, Educator, Podcaster
quietandstrong.comGobio.link/quietandstrongdavid [at] quietandstrong.com
Take the FREE Personality Assessment:
Typefinder Personality Assessment
Follow David on your favorite social platform:
Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube
Get David's book:
Minding Your Time: Time Management, Productivity, and Success, Especially for Introverts
You may also like:
Quiet & Strong Merchandise
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Ep 150 - The Art of Storytelling: Emotions, Empathy and Engaging Audiences with Karen Eber
Curious about how storytelling can hold the attention of your audience and make your message truly memorable? Do you wish you were a better storyteller?
In this episode, our host David Hall sits down with Karen Eber, author, leadership consultant, and keynote speaker, to delve into the art of storytelling and the impact of story on our brains. You'll learn about how storytelling can evoke emotions, ignite empathy, and create lasting connections.
Karen shares valuable insights on becoming a better storyteller, emphasizing its profound benefits for introverts. From tips on gathering and preparing stories to understanding the neurological impact of storytelling, this episode offers actionable takeaways that will enhance your storytelling prowess.
Plus, uncover why sharing your stories can be an impactful tool for introverts to connect with others and learn how you can harness their strengths. Join us for an enlightening conversation, embrace the art of storytelling, and be strong.
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Karen Eber is an author, leadership consultant, and keynote speaker. Her TED Talk on how your brain responds to stories continues to inspire millions. Her book, The Perfect Story: How to Tell Stories That Inform, Influence, and Inspire, was selected as a Next Big Ideas Club must-read and published with HarperCollins this October.
As the CEO and Chief Storyteller of Eber Leadership Group, Karen helps Fortune 500 companies like GE and Microsoft build leaders, teams, and culture, one story at a time. She guest lectures at universities including MIT, and Stanford. She is a former Head of Culture, Learning, and Leadership Development at GE and Deloitte and is a frequent contributor to media including Fast Company, Quartz, Entrepreneur, MSN, and Business Insider.
Contact Karen:
Website: KarenEber.comGet Karen's Book: The Perfect Story: How to Tell Stories that Inform, Influence and Inspire Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter
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Contact the Host of the Quiet and Strong Podcast:
David Hall
Author, Speaker, Educator, Podcaster
quietandstrong.comGobio.link/quietandstrongdavid [at] quietandstrong.com
Take the FREE Personality Assessment:
Typefinder Personality Assessment
Follow David on your favorite social platform:
Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube
Get David's book:
Minding Your Time: Time Management, Productivity, and Success, Especially for Introverts
You may also like:
Quiet & Strong Merchandise
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Ep 152 - The Quiet Strength of Leadership: Embracing Sensitivity with Nina Khoo
Have you ever wondered about the unique strengths of highly sensitive persons, or how sensitivity, empathy, and intuition play a role in effective leadership? Throughout this engaging conversation, Nina Khoo encourages listeners to embrace their sensitivity as a powerful asset and advocates for sensitive individuals stepping into leadership roles.
In this episode, join host David Hall and special guest Nina Khoo as they dive deep into the world of highly sensitive individuals and the quiet strength of leadership. Listeners will learn about the superpowers that come with deep thinking, sensitivity, empathy, and intuition, and discover that these qualities are not weaknesses, but incredible gifts and assets in leadership.
Nina shares personal experiences, practical strategies, and discusses the importance of understanding, accepting, and appreciating one's sensitivity to identify strengths and manage challenges.
Key takeaways from this episode include insights on setting boundaries, managing overwhelm, nurturing confidence, and the necessity of downtime for sensitive individuals. This episode also shines a spotlight on debunking myths and stereotypes about sensitive leaders and highlights the vital need for empathy and depth of processing in decision-making across various sectors.
Tune in to learn how sensitivity can be a source of quiet strength in leadership, and be strong.
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Nina Khoo, a highly sensitive, creative visionary, and guide, champions all Sensitive Women called to lead our World to a healthier, more compassionate place. Supporting and nurturing Sensitive Female Leaders to let go of everything that keeps them small & invisible, Nina helps them lead with confidence, integrity & sensitivity.
Through understanding and working with their Highly Sensitive physiology, rather than letting it limit them, Nina’s clients are able to stay out of overwhelm and instead tap into the incredible strengths their sensitivity brings. This allows them to be visible, speak out for what they believe in and show up fully in their work & personal lives.
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Contact Nina:
Visit Nina's Website: NinaKhoo.comLearn about Nina's 8-Week Program: Born to Lead
Socials: LinkedIn |
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Contact the Host of the Quiet and Strong Podcast:
David Hall
Author, Speaker, Educator, Podcaster
quietandstrong.comGobio.link/quietandstrongdavid [at] quietandstrong.com
Take the FREE Personality Assessment:
Typefinder Personality Assessment
Follow David on your favorite social platform:
Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube
Get David's book:
Minding Your Time: Time Management, Productivity, and Success, Especially for Introverts
You may also like:
Quiet & Strong Merchandise
The Quiet and Strong Podcast, Especially for Introverts - Ep 151 - The Power of Belonging: Embracing and Valuing Introverted Perspectives with David and Joshua Boroughs
Transcript
David Hall [00:00:00]:
Do you each have a myth about introversion that you wanna bust today?
Joshua Boroughs [00:00:04]:
I guess mine, like I brought up earlier, is that all insurance are, like, super shy. So, like, some introverts are perfectly good with public speaking. Like in our book, Sam would be a good example. She can she's an introvert, but she can do her speech perfectly fine. I know Julian Dowles is the only one that struggles with it.
David Boroughs [00:00:22]:
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