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5 Invaluable Work Tips from Introverts

Words By Talia Ledner

5 Invaluable Work Tips from Introverts

That’s not exactly a socially acceptable thing to say at a client dinner, but as an introvert in extrovert’s clothing, the thought has scurried through my head many times. Apparently I’m not the only one.…

5 Brainstorming Exercises for Introverts

Words By Allison Press

5 Brainstorming Exercises for Introverts

After outing myself as the lone office introvert, I expected a look of horror to pass over my coworker’s face.…

3 Ways to Fight Impostor Syndrome

Words By Megan Crabtree

3 Ways to Fight Impostor Syndrome

I’m an introvert who, for years, kept my vulnerabilities wrapped up. Fake it til you make it. was a subconscious motto.…

What’s in my Moleskine: Adam Cristobal

Words By Adam Cristobal

What’s in my Moleskine: Adam Cristobal

However, a few years ago, she told me that she’s actually a total introvert. I realized two things: First, that our introversion was probably what brought us together in the first place. Second, that I had completely misunderstood one of my best friends.…

If You Can’t Have Fewer Meetings, Have Better Ones

Words By Jayme Brown Visuals By Jane Ha

If You Can’t Have Fewer Meetings, Have Better Ones

When you have a mixed bag of introverts and extroverts. An IDEOer once called the San Francisco space an “extroverted office full of introverts.”…

Our Top 10 Stories of 2018

Words By Saige Perry

Our Top 10 Stories of 2018

PS: Sign up for our weekly email newsletter to stay up to date with The Octopus in the new year. 1. 5 Brainstorming Exercises for Introverts. Shy people of the world, unite!…

Portraits of Gayface by a San Francisco Artist

Words By Ali Cottong

Portraits of Gayface by a San Francisco Artist

I'm a bit of an extroverted introvert, so the beauty of clothes is being able to turn up the volume without opening my mouth. There are also a lot fewer dykes in my peer group still living in the city.…