Associate Director Bucknell University Office Of Global Education Lewisburg, Pennsylvania
Presentation Description: In our field, where extroverted qualities often dominate, our introverted colleagues may feel unseen despite havingunique strengths that can lead to impactful leadership and meaningful connections.This session aims to explore the strengths of introverted leaders and strategies for leveraging these strengths to thrive in an extrovert-dominated workplaces. Attendees will gain insights into harnessing the power of quiet leadership, fostering effective communication, and cultivating a leadership style that aligns with their personality traits.
Learning Objectives:
Define the principles of quiet leadership as it relates to international education, and highlight its advantages, particularly in fostering deeper relationships and understanding.
Explore how introverted traits, such as empathy, deep listening, and reflective thinking, can be leveraged as strengths in establishing meaningful connections with students, faculty, and international partners.
Offer steps to amplify personal leadership presence emphasizing authenticity, trust-building, and strategic decision-making. Provide techniques to enhance communication effectiveness, including empathetic listening, clear articulation of ideas, and being “heard.”
