Aaron D. Campbell
Everyone’s brain, introvert and extrovert alike, has what I call a peak efficiency zone. When your brain is operating in this zone, it’s easy to be productive; you’re motivated, focused, thinking clearly, and getting things done. Your brain is performing like a sports car and using fuel like a...
Jonathan
Last month, I attended a networking event. During the break, the organizers served snacks - some healthy, others not so much. I'm concerned about my heart health and body weight, so I naturally grabbed a small plate of broccoli. Big mistake on my part: after eating, my mouth felt full of broccoli...
Jonathan
We live in a society that rewards outgoing people. In her TED Talk "The Power of Introverts," Susan Cain notes this was not always the case, as the drive towards rewarding extroverts began in the twentieth century with the rise of big business. Outgoing people, namely extroverts, get rewarded for...
Aditya Mukerjee
I’ve been working for Stripe for over two years now. The company is based in San Francisco, and I’ve been working remotely from New York City the entire time. When I was deciding whether to accept my offer, I spoke with a number of people to get a feel for the company, the work I’d be doing, and...