Manage Smarter 275 — Empowering Introverts with Sharissa Deppen

Sharissa Deppen is the CEO of Leadership Mastery Alliance, a TEDx speaker, and a coach with over a decade of experience. She is also a professor at Southeastern University and has coached over a thousand individuals, specializing in empowering introverted servant leaders to achieve their highest aspirations. Her work focuses on integrating faith into professional life, finding purpose and alignment in one's career through faith, and she is passionate about helping introverts navigate the corporate world.  As an introvert herself, Sharissa Deppen understands the unique challenges introverted leaders face in the workplace. She emphasizes the importance of aligning one's work with personal values and purpose, which she believes fuels energy and passion. Sharissa advocates for introverts to be intentional about where they spend their time and energy, and she provides strategies for introverts to recharge and manage stress effectively. 

In this podcast for sales managers and executive leadership, Audrey Strong, C. Lee Smith and Sharissa Deppen help you to answer:

What is the key to introverts thriving in leadership roles?

Sharissa Deppen shares how introverts can thrive in leadership by aligning their work with their passion and purpose. This alignment allows them to be intentional about where they spend their time and energy, which is crucial for maintaining their energy levels and effectiveness.

How can introverted leaders navigate the challenges of visibility and executive presence?

Sharissa notes that introverted leaders often face challenges with visibility and executive presence. She advises them to focus on building strong relationships and trust, which can help them gain visibility in a way that aligns with their strengths rather than trying to mimic extroverted behaviors.

What strategies can introverts use to recharge at work?

Sharissa suggests that introverts should be intentional about taking breaks and managing their energy levels. Simple actions like taking a few minutes to breathe, stepping outside, or being mindful of where their energy is going can help introverts recharge and maintain their productivity.

How can introverts effectively handle stress in the workplace?

Sharissa advises introverts to have an outlet for processing stress, such as talking with a coach or mentor. She also highlights the importance of self-​care, including maintaining a healthy work-​life balance, to help introverts manage stress and avoid burnout.

Do introverts need to be extroverts to succeed in sales?

Sharissa Deppen argues that introverts can excel in sales by leveraging their strengths in relationship building and trust. She points out that introverts' preparation and organizational skills are valuable assets in sales meetings, allowing them to connect with clients effectively.

"Introverts make up over 40% of leaders in the corporate space, challenging the stereotype that leadership is dominated by extroverts." Sharissa Deppen

Connect with Sharissa Deppen:

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• Website: www​.leadershipmasteryalliance​.com

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