More on introverted networking

A Guide For The Introverted Blogger by Micah Sparacio. The first in series of entries about introvert-specific blogging - unfortunately, as far as I can tell, this promise remains unfulfilled after more than a year. The gold nugget among the slightly unpolished entry is this:

“Introverts usually bring a long term vision to their blogging. They tend to plan things out meticulously and speak only when they have something important to say. Introverts tend to think twice before blogging an idea, and this can be a filter against junk. Introverts also tend to offer positive feedback to other bloggers, something our community certainly needs more of.”

Networking for Introverts by Allison Wolf offers a lot of the same advice as the writers in my previous post about networking tips for introverts, but she managed to get plenty of suggestions in a relatively concise post. She also offers a handy strategy as a mnemonic: ROAD. ROAD stands for:

• “Relationships – What are the most important relationships in this person’s life?
• Occupation – What is their occupation? What do they like/dislike about it? What is most exciting about their work? What is most challenging?
• Activities – What activities is the person involved in personally and professionally? What professional or community associations do they contribute to?
• Drive – What motivates this person? What are their personal and professional goals?”

I encourage you to read the full post, if you’re interested in networking. Via Stephen’s Lighthouse.