Cameras On? Cameras Off? Zoom Etiquette Questions. | TIS E. 47

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In this Zoom-filled universe that we’re all now inhabiting, are you team #CamerasOn or team #CamerasOff? Both Sharon and Lisa have always been firmly on the #CamerasOff side…until now. Listen in to find out what has made these two confirmed introverts consider leaving their cameras on more frequently.

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Celebrating Our Wins: Why It’s Important | TISOT 13

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Doing the work is important, but so is giving yourself some flowers for what you have accomplished. In this Off-Topic episode, the sisters celebrate each other’s glow up, which has been all too real over the past year and a half. Plus, Sharon and Lisa have joined a new, black-owned social media platform called Linked Inclusion™, and they are loving it. Listen in to learn more about it, and to find out how you can join.

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10 Reasons Why Activism Is Hard | TISOT 12

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As anti-racism activists, the Introvert Sisters live by this John Lewis quote: “Never, ever be afraid to make some noise and get in good trouble, necessary trouble.” But making noise and getting into good trouble can take its toll. Join Sharon and Lisa in their latest Off-Topic episode, as they discuss their commitment to activism, and share how they cope with its downside. 

(FYI folks: there are a few seconds of dead air at some point, due to a technical glitch. Our apologies!) 

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Are You “Textroverted”? | TIS Ep. 46

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In the ongoing struggle to be understood in a world that is built for extroverts, many introverts choose to become “textroverted.” What is textroversion? It’s appearing extroverted (excited, happy, upbeat, peppy) in written communications like emails, texts, and DMs. The sisters discuss whether they are textroverted, and provide tips for how to weave textroversion into your communication style. Plus, in their “Introverts Unite Separately” segment, Sharon and Lisa chat about the second summer of Covid, whether they should both do a doctorate, and how to cope with the return to office. 
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5 Interview Questions Global Majority People Wish They Could Ask | TIS Ep. 45

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Interviews can be rough, especially for candidates of color. But they are a necessary part of the job search process. What a lot of candidates forget is that interviews are a two-way street: while the company is assessing you, you should also be evaluating them. That can be easier said than done, however. How *exactly* can candidates assess a potential company? Join Sharon and Lisa as they provide clarity around what red flags global majority job seekers should look out for, and what specific questions to ask when interviewing.
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The 12 Commandments of Introverts™ | TIS Ep. 44

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Introverts just want to be understood—but somehow that keeps eluding them. That said, the sisters are determined to do their part in normalizing introversion, and making the world a more introvert-friendly place. With that in mind, Sharon and Lisa present to you The 12 Commandments of Introverts (taken from the TIS Version, lol). In this tongue-in-cheek episode, you’ll discover what makes introverts tick, what makes them shut down, and how to successfully relate to the introverts in your circle. Tune in and enjoy!

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