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Are Shyness and Introversion the Same Thing?
In a word: No. Shyness involves fear of negative evaluation (and is a milder form of social anxiety), whereas introversion refers to a tendency toward becoming over-stimulated and the need to be alone to gain energy. There are many introverts who aren’t shy in the...
Ore Reads: A Casual Vacancy by J.K. Rowling
Cover of "A Casual Vacancy" Of course like everyone else on the planet, I knew who Harry Potter was. How could I not? Do I live on another planet. And if life exists on other planets, it very possible that even the residents there know who Harry Potter is. So, I’d...
An Introvert Leader’s Arsenal includes: Ability to Put Ego Aside
Introverts generally don’t need to be in the spotlight – in fact, they would rather not be and typically prefer to highlight the strengths of others around them. You can think of them as the quiet force behind the scenes building-up the people around them, helping...
Ore Reads: Lagos to London by Lola Aworanti-Ekugo
The acclaimed American writer, Mark Twain, said that “Education consists mainly in what we have unlearned.” Lagos to London is the debut book by Lola Aworanti-Ekugo. It tells the story of two young people who embark on a journey to "get an education", but who gain so...
An Introvert Leader’s Arsenal includes: Incredible Ability to Focus
Introverts have an incredible capacity to focus. Neuroscience backs this up. Dopamine is a chemical that is released in the brain providing us with the motivation to seek external rewards such as money, sex, status or food. Researchers found out that the dopamine...
An Introvert Leader’s Arsenal includes: Sharp Powers of Observation
Like many introverts, I spend a lot of time observing the world around me. It’s easier to observe when you are more likely to be the quiet one in the group. And like most babies would attest to, if they could speak in a language that we understand, you can learn an...
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- Ms Oreoluwa (2018 – 2021): msoreoluwa.wordpress.com
- Ore’s Notes (2005 – 2012): orenotes.blogspot.com
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