High Impact at Low Decibels : How Anxiety-Filled Introverts (and Others) Can Thrive in the Workplace.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Schiller, Mike.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource (0 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York : Business Expert Press, 2024.

Summary:

A practical 'how to' book showing the world's anxiety-filled introverts (and anxiety-filled extroverts too) how they can not only survive but also thrive in the workplace, as told by one of their own. The workplace often seems geared towards extroverts and people with high self-confidence, and it can lead to the rest of us putting artificial limits on ourselves. In this book, you will receive a first-hand description of how to succeed in the workplace, as told by a self-described anxiety-filled introvert who successfully navigated that world, moving from technical roles to management to executive leadership. This book will enable you to: * Better understand the internal struggles that many of us experience and that can make life more difficult for us at work, from social anxiety to imposter syndrome to fear of public speaking and more, * Implement real-world, practical techniques to mitigate these internal struggles and prevent them from becoming career derailers, while also turning them into an advantage, * Create your own personal toolkit of methods for coping with stress and anxiety at work and protect your mental health. This book goes beyond theory. It's not a collection of platitudes and clichéd motivational sayings-it's relatable, practical, and told with humor. If you're one of the world's many anxiety-filled introverts (or extroverts) and are looking for help thriving in the workplace, High Impact at Low Decibels is for you.

Contents:

Front cover

Half title

Title

Copyright

Description

Contents

Testimonials

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Random Dude Who No One Has Ever Heard of or Cares About

What's in This Book?

PART 1 A Series of Observations (or What Did I Learn Over the Last 30+ Years?)

CHAPTER 1 Observation 1: Talking to People Is Stressful

(aka How to Succeed as an Extreme Introvert With Social Anxiety in a World Built for Extroverts)

Thoughts That Are Going Through My Head During That 30-Sec‐ ond Conversation:

Wish Versus Reality

Wish

Reality

Mitigation

Turn Relationship-Building Into a Task

Create an Agenda That Includes Time for Personal Connections

Stay in the Moment

Turning It Into a Strength

Summary and Next Steps

CHAPTER 2 Observation 2: Public Speaking Is Hard

(aka How to Overcome a Fear of Public Speaking)

Practice, Practice, Practice

Become a Student of Presenting

Take Formal Training

Observe and Learn From Other Speakers

Learn From Your Mistakes

Change Your Mindset

Take Extreme Measures

Focus on Posture and Breathing

Find a Friendly Face in the Audience

CHAPTER 3 Observation 3: Speaking in Big Meetings Is Just Another Form of Public Speaking

(aka How to Speak Up Despite a Lack of Self-Confidence)

Position Yourself (in the Room) for Success

Just Do It

Have a Clear Internal Purpose

CHAPTER 4 Observation 4: Change Is Hard

(aka How to Become Less Resistant to Change)

Explore the Change

Know Thyself.

Understand That Practice Makes "Better"

CHAPTER 5 Observation 5: Everyone (Else) Is Awesome

(aka How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome and an Inferiority Complex)

Fear of Making Mistakes

Imposter Syndrome

Unhealthy Response to Feedback

Be Nice to Yourself

Caveat

Have the Right Mindset When Receiving Feedback

Learn How to Accept Compliments

Staying Grounded and Avoiding Over-Confidence

Taking Others' Ideas and Inputs Seriously

CHAPTER 6 Observation 6: Relaxation? What's That?

(aka How to Give Your Brain a Break From Constantly Worrying About Work)

Release It From Your Brain by Writing It Down

Use the Notes App on Your Phone

Draft an Email

Create a To-Do List

Put It on Your Calendar

Use Your PTO

Set Boundaries

Example 1: Avoid "Checking in" While on Vacation

Example 2: Protect Your Weekends

Example 3: Take a Break From Your Phone After Hours

Get a Hobby

Practice Prayer and Mindfulness

Create Routines to Signal to Your Brain That Work Is Over

Focus on Others

PART 2 Coping With Stress and Anxiety

CHAPTER 7 Setting Boundaries and Striking a Balance

Example 1: Business Travel (aka Constant Togetherness)

What Could I Do Differently?

Transparency

Example 2: Endless Meetings

What Could I Do Differently? (aka the "Six Hour" Rule)

A Note on Work/Life Balance

CHAPTER 8 Developing Your Toolkit of Stress-Relief Techniques

My Toolkit

Breathing Exercises

Posture

Exercise

Self-Talk (aka "Be Nice to Yourself")

Mindfulness

Prayer

Counseling and Therapy.

Mentoring and Coaching

A Note About What's Not Included in This List

Summary

CHAPTER 9 Owning Your Challenges

Owning Your Challenges ≠ Making Excuses

A Story

Conclusion

Notes

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 5

Chapter 8

References

About the Author

Index

OTHER TITLES IN THE BUSINESS CAREER DEVELOPMENT COLLECTION

Concise and Applied Business Books

Back cover.

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

9781637427453

163742745X

OCLC:

1477222705