How to Talk to an Introvert

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I think probably with introverts, it's pretty obvious in that they're not listening. And I would probably speak at a much sort of quieter or lower tone with somebody who is more introverted because I'm trying to match the pace as it were of the conversation. With extroverts,. it's kind of, I think it's almost like there, there's probably a bit more banter there. So it's generally like energy levels is what I notice. It will be very calm, but it will be very detailed and really delve into all the topics and stuff. But then, you know, that's also how far I can take it and how much energy that takes out of me

Today Josh speaks with Mark Cann about how to open up with others, be vulnerable, make friends, and grow your network authentically.

Today we dive into:

The differences and the best approach for both introverts and extroverts.
Learning how to tell your story in an authentic way that resonates.
How to be a good listener and ask good questions to get to truly know somebody quickly.
Addressing the myth that people "don't want to have authentic conversations."
Overcoming scarcity bias and reframing rejection.
How to approach strangers and make friends while traveling.
Approaching sales as genuinely helping people — not selling or pitching.
How to authentically connect with people at networking events.
Networking during a global pandemic.
How online networking apps like Lunchclub are a fantastic low-risk way to start meeting new people and growing your network.
The future of co-working in a post-pandemic world.
And much more.

Mark Cann is an entrepreneur, growth marketer, speaker, and outreach specialist. For the past 16 years, he has been a consultant, strategist and successfully led business development teams, including working with the team at Vungle which exited in 2019 for $750m. Mark currently is the Founder of Growth Warriors where he helps B2B companies grow through outreach and lead generation.

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