mPower: Quiet Leadership: Leading as an Introvert and Managing Introverts

In many workplaces, introversion is often misunderstood, with quieter employees sometimes perceived as less engaged, less confident or less suited for leadership roles. These misconceptions can cause organizations to overlook the unique strengths, perspectives and contributions that introverted colleagues bring to their teams.

Join MBA for a candid conversation about the misconceptions that often surround introverts and the valuable strengths they bring to leadership, including thoughtful decision-making, deep listening and meaningful relationship-building. Attendees will hear firsthand stories from three leaders who challenged misconceptions about introversion and used it as a strength in their leadership journeys, demonstrating how introversion can be a powerful advantage in the workplace. We'll explore how introverted leaders can leverage these strengths to lead authentically, build influence and make a lasting impact on their teams and organizations. Participants will also gain practical strategies for recognizing, developing and harnessing the talents of introverted employees to create stronger, more inclusive teams.

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Date/Time:

• Tuesday, September 22 (2:00 PM - 3:00 PM ET)

Objectives:

• Identify common misconceptions about introversion and their impact on workplace dynamics and leadership development
• Recognize the unique strengths introverted professionals bring to leadership, including thoughtful decision-making, active listening and relationship-building
• Explore strategies introverted leaders can use to build influence, communicate effectively and lead authentically
• Learn how to create an inclusive workplace culture that values and supports diverse personality styles
• Develop practical approaches for identifying, nurturing, and leveraging the talents of introverted employees to strengthen team performance

Target Audience:

• All mortgage professionals.

Speaker(s):

• Moderator: Tamara King, Vice President, Strategic Industry Engagement, Mortgage Bankers Association
• Hannah Fragapane, CMCP, Director of Compliance and Risk Management, Lennar Mortgage
• Catherine Payne, CCMS, Senior Asset Manager, JLL Real Estate Capital
• Tiffany Van Alstyne, CMB, AMP, AVP, Data Strategy and Analytics, SWBC Mortgage