Ep 90 Flourishing Personified with Jon Baker

In this episode, Joanna welcomes guest and long-time colleague Jon Baker. Author of Running Meetings that Make Things Happen: How to get your whole team involved, whether introvert or extrovert, Jon works to help leaders understand introversion for increased profitability.   Listen in as Joanna and Jon discuss how to focus on developing people's strengths rather than pointing out their weaknesses. As well as consider the consequences of talent being left on the table if managers and leaders don’t shift the extroversion bias.    Be sure to tune in to this relaxed and informative conversation about how to lead as both an introvert or extrovert and create an environment conducive to everyone's success.    KEY POINTS: Who is Jon Baker and what is his mission?  Jon’s flourishing journey in life and as a business owner  What is proximity and recency bias? How to network as an introvert  Can introverts be leaders?   GUEST RESOURCES: Learn more about Jon Baker and his work at www.introvertinbusiness.co.uk   PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: What Type of Introvert are you? Find out by taking this quiz: yourintroverttype.co.uk/ Visit Joanna’s website here: flourishingintroverts.com/ Join the Flourishing Introverts Facebook community of like-minded introverts here: web.facebook.com/groups/Introvertscorner/?_rdc=1&_rdr Flourishing Introverts is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at instapodcasts.com)

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Even though around half of any population identify as introverts, this is one aspect of diversity and inclusion that is often overlooked. Every Thursday join flourishing introvert and TEDx speaker Joanna Rawbone MSc, as she explores the costly challenges that introverts face on a regular basis. With her typically pragmatic approach, Joanna’s show includes a mix of 10-minute topics, interviews with inspirational introverts and episodes on how to get the best from introverts. If you are an introvert who is ready to begin or continue flourishing, a manager looking to access the potential of the introverts in your team or the loved one of an introvert wanting to understand how to improve your relationship, this is the podcast you’ve been waiting for.