Could you have ever imagined you would "tweet" about relevant news stories or research findings that interest you? Or did you ever think you would share ideas for people to "like" on Facebook with simply writing about them? Maybe posting a discussion question or an idea in a LinkedIn group is your preference if you are online?

Many people claim that the Internet and online social media give an advantage to introverts.

Others say this communication venue gives people, including introverts, the excuse to show up differently from who they really are.

Our communications, whether online or in-person, come from both our head and our heart. As introverts, our passion to communicate comes in part from being able to be authentic, and connect with people at a genuine and often deep level.

In allowing connected communication online or person to person to develop, there are some things that might get in our way. Whether we call these things misconceptions...