The Genius of Opposites: How Introverts and Extroverts Achieve Extraordinary Results Together
Language: English
Pages: 168
ISBN: 1626563055
Format: PDF / Kindle (mobi) / ePub
Better Together
FDR and Eleanor. Mick and Keith. Jobs and Woz. There are countless examples of introvert-extrovert partnerships who make brilliant products, create great works of art, and even change history together. But these partnerships don't just happen. They demand wise nurturing.
The key, says bestselling author Jennifer Kahnweiler, is for opposites to stop emphasizing their differences and use approaches that focus them both on moving toward results. Kahnweiler's first-of-its-kind practical five-step process helps introverts and extroverts understand and appreciate each other's wiring, use conflicts to spur creativity, enrich their own skills by learning from the other, and see and act on things neither would have separately. Kahnweiler shows how to perform the delicate balancing act required to create a whole that is exponentially greater than the sum of its parts.
because one of the key team members was an opposite type to you, and the frustration overcame you. There is no way to assess how many breakthrough ideas never broke through because opposites could not get over the barriers their differences caused. You may have a few in mind from your own career. It doesn’t have to be that way… . Introduction A Deceptively Easy but Highly Delicate Balancing Act Introvert and extrovert opposites, working together, can accomplish great things. Think John Lennon
Everything Breaks Down In offering diversity to clients, pairs who offer “two for one” can work beautifully, but can also fail memorably. Here are a few ways that failure can happen. One Style Dominates the Partnership One style can dominate the partnership. The introvert can spend too much time in reflection and analysis, and progress stalls. Decisions aren’t forthcoming and conflicts hang in the air, waiting to be resolved. When time is of the essence, indulging the introvert’s strength of
for Introverts and Extroverts. All seminars are customized to your organization’s needs and are highly interactive. They use proven adult learning approaches so that participants retain and apply information. They are typically delivered to leaders, emerging leaders, and professionals across their organizations. Modules include self-assessments, workbooks, case studies, and role-plays. Group Coaching Group coaching helps the keynote or seminar’s messages “stick” in a lasting and meaningful
perform on the job using the five steps discussed in Chapter 1 of this book. The Quiz Use the quiz as a way to assess your progress as you apply the ideas in the book. Based on the characteristics that set genius opposites apart, you will learn what you have in common with highly effective opposites. Directions If you are an introvert, envision your interaction with a work colleague who is an extrovert. When answering the following questions as an extrovert, envision your interaction with a
effectively. Consider them a starting point. You can focus on steps of the Genius of Opposites Process that are relevant to you and collect solutions while reading. 5. Encourage your partner to take the quiz and discuss your responses. Did you differ in your overall scores? What about in the categories? Were there any questions that you viewed completely differently? 6. Decide to work on one area either individually or together. You are moving toward extraordinary results by opening up this