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One of the paradoxes of my personality, which I think is actually a strength, is that I’m selfish and giving. I’m selfish in that I’m quite aware of my self-interest, and frequently take actions to better my self-interest. I’m giving in that I genuinely want to help people, and are quite happy to share my … Continue reading Selfish and Giving
Silicon Valley worships the intellect. How many times have you read entrepreneurs bragging about hiring rockstar programmers? How many times have you heard investors describe their entrepreneurs as geniuses? For that matter, how many times have you heard investors or entrepreneurs describe *themselves* as geniuses? Intelligence does matter, and not just for coding. Being able … Continue reading The Underrated Power of Warmth
I am a naturally friendly person. As I’ve written before, I have a friendly face. For example, older ladies love me (I assume I remind them of their grandkids). But when I was younger, I worried that this warmth might work against me. As it turns out, I was both wrong and right about this. … Continue reading Caring and Credible Leadership
We often think of sociability as a single axis, from introverted to extroverted. On one end sits the shy geek who prefers to interact with the world via a computer screen, and on the other strides the back-slapping frat guy, calling everyone “bro” and speaking loudly enough to be heard on the other side of … Continue reading A Better Taxonomy for Introverts and Extroverts