|
Post by ebonisw on Dec 10, 2013 11:05:49 GMT -6
I am an introvert and this video is helpful for people like myself. Often time when working in groups, there are often way more extroverts than introverts and sometimes my ideas don't come across as effectively because I'm probably not as loud and enthusiastic as my idea would probably be expected to be presented. Perhaps this is due to others thinking I am doubtful about my idea all because of my personality type, which is not the case. This makes me want to practice being more of an extrovert no matter who I really am at heart.
|
|
|
Post by bcedotal on Dec 10, 2013 12:27:37 GMT -6
This video was nice to watch. It helps explain that introverts and extroverts are really just two sides of the same coin. To reach maximum efficiency, we must embrace both sides. Introverts might be quiet, but they can bring brilliant ideas to the table. However this must be balanced out with extroverts that can communicate effectively and help others understand their vision.
|
|
|
Post by rjmonico on Mar 10, 2014 22:31:22 GMT -6
I would definitely share this link with friends and colleagues. Thank you Professor! I really feel this video has a lot of great points. When you are in a group meeting at work it always is the extroverts and the charismatic employees that people gravitate to. What people don't pay attention to is that the quiet ones are the ones that could have unreal ideas and could bring the company to another element of success. I feel that the introverts are not always heard and they have great cognitive thinking that could be of great importance.
|
|
|
Post by allisonschex on Mar 21, 2014 16:57:15 GMT -6
This was one of my favorite videos that have been assigned so far, it was really interesting. I have always heard that there are two types of successful people, the ones that are book smart/can invent a product and the ones that are street smart/can make the product successful. I didn't know that there was another Steve behind Apple but this is a perfect example of the two types of people, Steve Z was book smart, making the great products we now know, and Steve J that was street smart, making the company what it is today. Many company's are built like this because the person who invented the product doesn't have the best social skills and would rather be the underdog. The video explains this perfectly as ying and yang, they are two complete opposites that compliment each other and make a great pair.
|
|
|
Post by patrickschwaner on Mar 27, 2014 14:05:57 GMT -6
I'd never really thought too much about it before, but the traits of extroverts are generally always portrayed as positive and the traits of introverts are generally always conveyed in a negative ways. However, as this video stated, there is absolutely no correlation between extroversion and good ideas. I also found it interesting the best ideas come from teams that are a combination of introverts and extroverts, and even Apple was formed by such a duo.
|
|
|
Post by pellirf22 on Mar 31, 2014 3:20:28 GMT -6
TITLE- RSA Shorts: The Power of Quiet
I really like the message of value in introversion. Introverts are no less important than extroverts, but our societal norms make them seem less valuable. Unfortunately, although I like the idea, it is not so practical in today’s society. Introverts tend to seclude themselves, masking their potential value. In my opinion, Introversion and extroversion is a choice of the individual and can be improved upon with practice. Today’s business world rewards extroversion, therefore, introverts may not be able to change their personality completely but being able to open up in the proper situations can drastically increase their potential to succeed.
|
|
|
Post by bmcgarry13 on Apr 2, 2014 19:43:00 GMT -6
This video is spot on with several of my beliefs! It's aggravating when you are in a meeting and the loudest person takes center stage. A lot of times, it results in a phenomenon called "groupthink", where everyone tends to think less for themselves and more for others. This phenomenon tends to kill creativity. However, not all extroverts are extremely loud or charismatic and not all introverts are bashful, nervous, or shy. Stereotypes tend to portray outliers of the two personality types, making them look equally undesirable. I think it has less to do with people’s personality types and more to do with how people get along with one another when conducting business. Having a good mix of both types adds to diversity, where diversity adds to greater knowledge and strength through differing perspectives.
|
|
|
Post by racheleperes on Apr 3, 2014 21:25:13 GMT -6
Of all the videos that we have seen so far, I have to say that this one may be my favorite. It takes this concept of introverted and extroverted people and says that they can actually work, and work well, together. Introverted people are more of the people behind the scenes that come up with the ideas, and extroverted people are the ones that are center stage basking in the spotlight. When the two come together, like in the case of the Steve's of Apple, an amazing product can come from it.
|
|
|
Post by kelseywatson on Apr 5, 2014 13:57:32 GMT -6
Many people believe introverts are bad and extroverts are good. However, they should be treated as equals. Introverts and extroverts are the best team. They are magnetic together.
|
|
|
Post by meganlynch on Apr 6, 2014 14:31:14 GMT -6
Being an introvert does become more of a struggle when their is a group of people brain storming. Extroverts tend to not mind saying any idea that pops in their heads where introverts probably won't volunteer information unless it is useful. This again reminds me that there needs to be a conducive atmosphere for introverted people where everyone feels welcome to contribute. In one of my classes, we were graded on discussion. I found it easier to discuss issues when the teacher assigned roles to each person so everyone had a chance to talk. This could be incorporated into meetings so the introverts are not overshadowed by the extroverts.
|
|
|
Post by katelynjones on Apr 6, 2014 20:15:38 GMT -6
This video was ok, hard to follow. A lot of the people behind the scene when it comes to business and they aren't well known as some of their partners. People do tend to follow those who are more outspoken with because they don't have any good ideas, or they are not confident that their idea will work.
|
|
|
Post by mwinner123 on Apr 8, 2014 10:26:49 GMT -6
I like this video. I am a weird balance between an extrovert and an introvert, but generally, I tend to be more reserved and creative in my own mind rather than announcing those thoughts to the world. However, like the video said, the most effective teams are those which are composed of both introverts and extroverts, because on one side, you have a large capacity of creativity and ideas, and on the other side, you have those who can help express those ideas to the world. The analogy of Apple is a brilliant example. Steve Jobs was not the creator of Apple, but rather the announcer and person who brought it to reality. So often, the best ideas are those that are developed in the alone time that we have and quiet moments within our lives. When we can combine these moments and ideas with someone who can help bring them to the world, we develop a program that can be very successful.
|
|
|
Post by kati3 on Apr 8, 2014 13:50:09 GMT -6
I agree with this video. It definitely makes sense that the people who share their ideas and those who arent afraid to confront people. The introverts may be he ones creating the new products but the person who usually gets recognized for the creation is the one that puts themselves out there as the face of the product. Without extroverts we wouldnt see half of the new tecnological advances that we see today. It takes introverts and extroverts to make some of the best products.
|
|
|
Post by lmoore on Apr 8, 2014 16:20:01 GMT -6
It is important to value both introverts and extraverts opinions. Just because extraverts will voice their opinions it doesn’t mean theirs are the best. The example in the video proves that. If it wasn’t for Steve Jobs, Apple wouldn’t exist.
|
|
|
Post by brettstirling on Apr 9, 2014 14:56:00 GMT -6
I'm not sure I can totally agree that society has become all about the extrovert. In many ways I see the opposite. Perhaps in this case though she is correct to a degree. There has been an extremely large focus on extroverted people because it is what helps people in the business world. However, like she discusses, this emphasis isn't always properly placed. Introverts and extroverts have been known to be essential parts of teams, each working in ways that best suite them. Putting these two personality types together can yield an extremely effective team.
|
|