What do people think vs. what it actually means.

*ask Audience*

Dictionary says "a shy, reticent person"

a person predominantly concerned with their own thoughts and feelings rather than with external things.

Turning one's thoughts inward

What comes to mind when you think about residence life staff?

When it comes to introverts in residence life...
What are some of the pros?
building deep relationships
tend to make more mental connections
self-sufficient
measured
thoughtful
reflection comes naturally
imagination and rich inner world
deep focus
observant

What are some of the cons?
difficulty with confrontation
motivating with enthusiasm
letting something fail
Lots of input can be challenging
can appear rude or stuck up
hard to communicate verbally
need more processing times

A time when being an introvert benfitted you in your work

Needing more time to process

interruptions

can you close your office door

open time for drop ins

time to prepare for meetings

can you have time to process and then respond to things

coming in early

Finding time to get away

make meetings with friends

genuinely interested in material

Feel free to do you

Meals alone?

Not about talking to strangers, its about making small talk, seek out people you have specific questions for

easy if you are a speaker because people have things to talk to your about

how to make a graceful exit

set a goal and meet it to over come introvert guilt

conversation points ready

challenge yourself

make it your home, can you have your own room

Communication with travel partners

have a buddy

*days of training*

How to build in breaks?

Do you have office time?

Activities

processing time