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  • Online versus Offline Collaboration

    Online versus Offline Collaboration

    Online versus Offline Collaboration – Understanding the differences

    This blog post is meant to highlight the key differences between online versus offline collaboration. Thus it will be clear why not to extend the model of online collaboration to the other.

    Susan Cain drives home the point that the success of Open Source via online collaboration has happened since most the introverted and best brains are fine collaborating online and contributing their best.

    But once these same introverted people are asked to come and contribute offline in office spaces the collaboration can fail.

    Thus it is very important to understand the nuances as mentioned in this insight.

    Online versus Offline Collaboration

    Read this following insight from the same book to get enlightened on the power of introverts.

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/creativity-mantra-of-steve-wozniak/

    To know more about the author Susan Cain please visit this link:

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susan_Cain

  • Aarhus is the City to Visit

    Aarhus is the City to Visit

    Daily writing prompt
    What cities do you want to visit?
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    Of all cities in the world, Aarhus is the city I would love to visit. This is a beautiful city situated in Denmark.

    Aarhus has been nominated as the Happiest City in the World as per 2024’s Happiness Index. This is what makes this city a must visit.

    Being happy is like a tonic that keeps you going. Mentioned below are the five tips I would encourage everyone to practice for lasting happiness.

    Aarhus is the city to visit

    To read another insightful blog on how to stay happy please read this blog:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/what-are-those-three-key-needs-that-can-make-us-happy/

    To know more about Aarhus and all about its happiness quotient please visit this link:

    https://www.express.co.uk/travel/articles/1966864/worlds-happiest-city-travel-advice-aarhus-denmark

    This is why well and truly Aarhus is the city to visit.

  • Stress triggers Unwarranted Fears

    Stress triggers Unwarranted Fears

    Do you know how Stress triggers Unwarranted Fears?

    Stress more often than not triggers your unwarranted fears. The best way to get around this is to act out of your comfort zone. This blog post inspired from Susan Cain’s book Quiet explores this aspect.

    More often that not when are stressed up it releases cortisol the stress hormone. As a result of this this our amygdala is under high alert and resists us from going out of our comfort zone.

    The best way to avoid such fears is to pacify our nerves and act.

    Read this wonderful insight from the book to know more:

    Stress triggers unwarranted fears

    To read another such interesting insight from the same book please visit:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/three-themes-of-myers-briggs-test/

    If you have not read this book grab your copy of this book today and get started.

    https://www.amazon.in/Quiet-Power-Introverts-World-Talking/dp/0307352153

  • Personality who Oozes Optimism

    Personality who Oozes Optimism

    Daily writing prompt
    Tell us one thing you hope people say about you.
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    Everyone in life should have a vision. Begin with an end in mind is what we frequently hear from best selling authors. For me I would love to be remembered as a personality who oozes Optimism.

    Optimism is the single most important feeling that not only gives hope but is known to enhance immunity as well.

    In my daily life as well, what I always seek is Optimism. For this I never look any further than Simon Sinek and his Optimism Company. For me he is the personality who oozes optimism.

    Personality who Oozes Optimism

    To read another wonderful post around Optimism, please visit this link:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/the-gravitational-pull-of-optimism/

    To know more about Simon Sinek and his work around Optimism please visit this link:

    https://simonsinek.com/the-optimism-library

  • Ignore the Extrovert Ideal

    Ignore the Extrovert Ideal

    Why does it make sense to ignore the extrovert ideal?

    We all live in a world wherein being extroverted and outspoken is encouraged. After reading this insight I would like to encourage you to ignore the extrovert ideal.

    If you are an introvert chances are that you would have heard it from your parents, peers or bosses that the north start of a personality is extroversion.

    Being outspoken, gregarious and extroverted has been preached by many of the leadership gurus.

    Susan Cain through this insight from Quiet has encouraged all introverts not to be bogged down by this belief. Being introverted comes with its own benefits which we should fully leverage.

    Ignore the Extrovert Ideal

    For a similar insightful post from Quiet please visit this link:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/introverted-extroverted-leadership-hypothesis/

    If you are introverted and want to transform yourself, do not waste time and read this fantastic book.

    https://www.amazon.in/Quiet-Power-Introverts-World-Talking/dp/0307352153

  • Introverted Extroverted Leadership Hypothesis

    Introverted Extroverted Leadership Hypothesis

    Adam Grant’s Introverted Extroverted Leadership Hypothesis

    Introverts or Extroverts who make the best leaders? To know more about this myth explore Adam Grant’s Introverted Extroverted Leadership Hypothesis.

    Adam Grant from extensive research has found out that introverted and extroverted leaders thrive under differing circumstances.

    Susan Cain’s book Quiet throws more light on this aspect and this has ben highlighted in the below mentioned insight.

    When the team is proactive an introverted leader works best whereas if the team maintains a low key profile an extroverted leader works best.

    Introverted Extroverted Leadership Hypothesis

    Please find below the link of another insightful post from the same book.

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/characteristics-of-an-introvert/

    To know more about the author please visit this link:

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susan_Cain

  • Introverts are Highly Emotional

    Introverts are Highly Emotional

    Do you know why Introverts are Highly Emotional?

    Read this blog post inspired from Susan Cain’s book Quiet that throws light on why introverts are highly emotional.

    It has been proven by research that introverted people are more sensitive than their extroverted counterparts.

    fMRI scans performed on introverts prove that their Amygdala reacts very severely when they are shown sensitive and emotional pictures. This is as a result of more empathy exhibited by these individuals.

    This insight inspired from Susan Cain’s book Quiet throws more light on this fact.

    Introverts are highly emotional

    For another such interesting insight from the same book please read this link:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/famous-finnish-joke-on-introversion/

    For knowing more about the author Susan Cain please visit this link:

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susan_Cain

  • Generosity is highly Praiseworthy

    Generosity is highly Praiseworthy

    Daily writing prompt
    What is something others do that sparks your admiration?
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    Any act of generosity helps me see the best in others. Let me tell you in this blog post why generosity is highly praiseworthy.

    Generosity is doing something selflessly for someone without expecting anything in return. The human brain is oriented towards fulfillment by such acts of generosity.

    This leads to the stimulation of the love hormone named oxytocin which is known to increase immunity. This is why practicing generosity is highly praiseworthy.

    Thus acts of generosity help us lead a happy and fulfilled life

    This famous Simon Sinek’s quote encourages us to exhibit generosity.

    Generosity is highly praiseworthy

    To read another insightful post on generosity, please visit:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/generosity-leads-to-fulfillment/

    To know about what Simon Sinek has to say about generosity please visit:

    https://www.instagram.com/tv/CI7vHytDRpr/?hl=en

  • Reason for High Extroversion in USA

    Reason for High Extroversion in USA

    What is the reason for high extroversion in the USA?

    Research shows that the degree of extroversion is very high in the USA. This blog post explores the reason for high extroversion in USA.

    Susan Cain explores this mystery and provides us a compelling reason for this myth.

    The below mentioned insight inspired from Susan Cain’s book highlights the fact that the US population has been dominated from migrants from other countries.

    These people by nature have had to fight more than the ones who have preferred staying in their own countries.

    Reason for High Extroversion in USA

    Similar to this fascinating insight you can also refer to this insight inspired from the same book.

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/three-reasons-group-brainstorming-fails/

    To know more about the author Susan Cain and her book please read below:

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susan_Cain

  • Extroverts Often feel Restless

    Extroverts Often feel Restless

    Do you know why Extroverts often feel Restless?

    If you are an extrovert or in case you interact with one frequently, you would have notices that extroverts often feel restless. The scientific reason for the same can be found in this blog post.

    Susan Cain’s book Quiet explores the differences in behavior between an introvert and extrovert.

    The following insight inspired from her book mentions the precise reason as to why restlessness comes naturally to extroverted people.

    Extroverts often feel restless

    Visit this link to know about another very insightful post inspired from the same book:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/trust-your-own-methods/

    To know more about the author Susan Cain, please visit this link:

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susan_Cain