I read this and had to smile. The never-ending tension between introverts and extroverts. It reminded me of when I used to lead groups. We would talk about how everyone has a personality style, but when engaging in conversation, it is healthy to all take our appropriate space at the table.
There is enough room at the table for everyone. The group loses out if some people don’t speak. The group loses out if some people talk too much and do not create space for everyone.
Silence is rarely a gift to a group. The most healthy group is when there is confidence that each person will take their space at the table and offer themselves to the conversation. For some, the risk is to speak up and enter. For others, the risk is to limit how much space they take and create space for others to enter.
It is a beautiful fluid process of entering in and pulling back which makes room for others in the circle. When participants are aware of what their space looks and feels like, healthy dialogue and safe spaces are created, for introverts and extroverts. Remember, regardless of our style, everyone has an important perspective to contribute! ❤️ trish
