They're Not an Introvert...They're Just Bored.

They're Not an Introvert...They're Just Bored.

How many times have you labeled yourself or someone else as an introvert just because they were quiet or chose not to engage in conversation? We throw that word around so casually, as if silence automatically equals shyness, anti-social, or awkwardness. What if that was just mislabeling?

In the latest episode of the KimUnity Soulutions Podcast, I’m unpacking a thought that keeps popping up in my head and in random conversations around me.  Understand this: Not everyone is an introvert.  Not every quiet moment is due to introversion.

We need to stop putting ourselves and others in boxes that were never made for us, because here’s the thing:

You’re not always quiet because you’re an introvert.
Sometimes you're bored.
Sometimes you're cautious.
Sometimes you're just flat-out exhausted and don't want to be bothered.

This episode is for every leader, teammate, and soulful human who’s ever felt misread or misunderstood and for those of us who’ve unintentionally misread someone else.

I walk through more than 10 reasons why people may appear introverted, but in reality, they’re navigating situations in ways that feel safe or familiar to them. Maybe they’ve been talked over one too many times. Maybe they don’t trust the room. Maybe they’re simply deep thinkers who need conversations with substance. Whatever it is, it’s not always introversion.

You’ll hear stories about airplane chats, personal reflections from my childhood as an only child, and insights on why asking better questions can transform relationships in the workplace and beyond.

What would happen if we stopped labeling and started listening?
What kind of impact could we make if we made space for people to show up as they are and not as we assume them to be?

This episode isn’t about calling anyone out, it’s about calling us all in.

💡 And if you’re ready to go deeper in your conversations, whether it’s at work, with friends, or in your community, I've created something just for that. My Questions & Perspectives conversation cards are designed to break through the surface and spark real, meaningful dialogue.

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🎧 Watch or listen to the full episode now at KimUnitySolutions.com/podcast or find it on YouTube and all major podcast platforms.

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