Ryan talks about the dynamic of relationships between introverts and extroverts and how they can affect the dynamics both in the office and at home. He also describes how he built on his personal journey and pain to become an ally for introverts in his company and beyond.

“It is not as though I don’t want to speak. It is not as simple as putting words out there…I am processing, thinking and listening…”

Episode Highlights

●      How some “feedback” can send the wrong messages to introverts

●      Be brave enough to engage in conversations about I-E dynamics

●      84.51 ITOPiA - an ERG with impact

●      How we can overcome judgment

Ryan Showalter’s career includes various roles within sales, insights & marketing at various research and consumer packaged goods companies. Ryan has held prior leadership positions at Kraft Heinz and Mondelez International. 

He is currently Director of Consulting at 84.51°a retail, data science, insights, and media company.  He leads teams to continue driving value for client-generating revenue growth. In 2019 he founded an Itopia, an Employee Resource Group for Introverts, one of the first of its kind. Resources

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●      How Introverts Can Shatter the Leadership Glass Ceiling

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