Introverts in Meetings

7 Ways to Help an Introvert Engage in Meetings

“Express genuine and specific interest in their ideas – Introverts, like all of us, love to be respected for our thoughts and ideas. If you want an introvert to share more, remind him or her how valuable they are to the team and how much their thoughts are needed. This is best done before the meeting starts”

7 Reasons Why the Introvert Is Not Talking And The Team Misses Out

“Introverts are often NOT opposed to making a presentation. (The “not” is capitalized on purpose.) The myth is that introverts are always silent. Not true. Or that they have nothing to say. Not true again. They simply want to be prepared before they share.”

7 Suggestions to Get the Introverts Sharing in Your Meetings, So You Don’t Miss Their Input

“Give them proper warning before the meeting to get them thinking ahead of time and let them know you’ll be expecting their input. With time to collect their thoughts in advance they’ll be more likely to share.”

From blog of Ron Edmonson, quoted Pulse Check

Every day sabbatical

On a sabbatical, I asked Dallas, "How do I help the church grow spiritually?" because I get frustrated by the church not growing spiritually. He looked at me, there was a long pause, always with Dallas a long pause, and then he said, "You must arrange your life so that you're experiencing deep joy, contentment, and confidence in your everyday life with God." I actually have that as a sign up in front of my door because it was so striking to me.

John Ortberg, Leadership Journal

Willard: sin looking good

"The failure to attain a deeply satisfying life always has the effect of making sin look good."

Dallas Willard, quoted John Ortberg, Leadership Journal