I identify as an ambivert, positioned between being an extrovert and an introvert. Extended periods of speaking often leave me feeling exhausted, and I particularly struggle with conversations involving aggressive personalities. I tend to be a reflective thinker, processing information at a slower pace after conversations.
In my role at work, which involves technical client interaction, I’ve been actively trying to participate more in discussions, but the progress is slow and painful. I’ve noticed that public figures like Elon Musk and Mark Cuban project confidence in their speech, in contrast to the more reserved and calm demeanor of Sundar Pichai and Mark Zuckerberg.
While I understand there’s no one-size-fits-all approach, I would greatly value any insights or personal observations, even if they are subjective.
Audacious enough to think: “Everyone else is wrong, I can do it better.”
AND
Humble enough to say: “If I’m doing this wrong, for the love of gawd, TELL me!”
Plus, the ability to just plain keep getting back in the ring - even though it means getting your ass handed to you, AGAIN.
Then you go cheer up the little feet behind you, and get ready to take another punch to the face.
Annnnnd do that for 10 years.