Lessons Learned on an Introvert’s Journey to Leadership Many technical communicators are introverts who may feel unsuited or unequipped for leadership. They may feel stymied in how to take that next step that will increase their influence and improve their visibility. The speaker will describe his leadership journey from a dedicated but shy team member to a recognized effective leader at the local and international level. The speaker will share the key steps he took and the experiences that have helped him become a successful leader. Attendees will learn how to identity their strengths and opportunities to grow in leadership and make a positive impact on the profession. Attendees will also learn what becoming a leader can do for them. Spotlight Outline Who I was Who I am Key steps and experiences (What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger?) Why becoming a leader will benefit you Wrap up This presentation builds on Empowering the Introvert Within: Becoming a Successful Leader that Hannah Morgan and I presented at last year's Spectrum and Summit conferences. This presentation will present actionable steps. I will be presenting this one solo. September 2018 Ben Woelk http://benwoelk.com/

What makes a good leader? benwoelk.com

Leadership Traits benwoelk.com

Your Presenter Ben Woelk, CISSP, CPTC (trainer) Vice President, Associate Fellow, STC ISO Program Manager, Rochester Institute of Technology EDUCAUSE HEISC Awareness & Training Working Group Author, Shockproofing Your Use of Social Media: Staying Safe Online (Kindle) Hope for the Introvert Podcast http://benwoelk.com/

I am an Introverted Leader Yes, I really am an introvert My introversion informs my approach to leadership I believe that self- understanding and leveraging introverts’ skills has made me a better leader http://benwoelk.com/

Key Points What is an introvert? How introvert strengths apply to leadership How I made it work for me Strategies Hannah http://benwoelk.com/

Extraverts http://benwoelk.com/ Outer world of people and things Active, breadth of interest Live it and then understand it Reward seekers, Fame Reenergize by solar panels http://benwoelk.com/

Introverts http://benwoelk.com/ Inner world of ideas and impressions Depth of interest Thoughts, concepts Inwardly directed Reenergize by recharging http://benwoelk.com/

Introvert Strengths Einstein Wozniak Doyle benwoelk.com

Nature vs. Nurture Ben Baby studies—reaction to stimuli Environmental factors Antelopes—both introvert and extravert needed

It's an Extraverted World benwoelk.com

My Leadership Journey benwoelk.com

President’s Award Society for Technical Communication May, 2017

What Drives Me Seeing gaps Making a difference Practicing servant leadership Pursuing excellence Competitive http://benwoelk.com/

What has Helped Me Small successes Understanding introversion Understanding how I communicate best Taking an MBTI assessment What made you realize you could be a leader? How do you live outside your comfort zone? Adapting to the role. What is your leadership style? benwoelk.com

Where I’m Still Weak I do not like conflict Reticent when I should speak up! Over analyze before starting Competitive benwoelk.com

Day-to-Day Strategies Network: stop avoiding events Understand how you work best Let others know how you process Leverage social media Communicate in multiple formats Recharge! benwoelk.com

Where Do You Go from Here? Get to know yourself. Take a Personality/ Temperament Assessment Control your environment Communicate your value Leverage your introversion benwoelk.com

Moving forward as a leader Introverted Leadership Slack Community Virtual Coaching and Mentoring Workshops Revive and Thrive: Temperament- based Strategies for the Workplace Bulletproofing Your Career Online Keynotes and Presentations benwoelk.com

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