Tag Archives: Quiet Strength

“Can someone please turn that music off,” yells the introverted mom (me)!

Posted on December 16, 2014 by

Last night felt like a perfectly orchestrated episode of the Odd Couple, with me as the odd one out.  My daughter Nicki and I were hanging out coloring a winter scene together. For me the scene was nostalgic as the … Continue reading →

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I have arrived. I am home. Coming home to ourselves.

Posted on September 11, 2014 by

The phrase “I have arrived, I am home” is one used by Thich Nhat Hanh, a Zen master and my meditation teacher of many years.  With it he reminds us to see that every breath and every step and every … Continue reading →

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Characteristics of the Quiet Leader

Posted on August 27, 2014 by

Building on yesterday’s post about introverts as excellent leaders I wanted to highlight the work of Frances B. Kahnweiler, author of The Introverted Leader: Building on Your Quiet Strength.   She describes 5 key characteristics of introverted leaders which I’ve adapted … Continue reading →

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