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Introverts As Leaders: A Different Point of View On Leadership

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Introverts as Leaders

A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW ON


LEADERSHIP

AN USUAL QUESTION

WHAT IS WRONG
WITH ME?

Introvert and Extravert


What is an introverted person?

A person who is energized by being alone and whose

energy is drained by being around people


What is an extroverted person?
A person who is energized by being around people
Is an introverted person the same that a shy person?
No, Shyness has a piece of nervousness and anxiety,
Introversion itself is not shyness
25-40% of general population are introverts
60% of gifted population are introverts

INTROVERT OR EXTRAVERT?

YOU ARE BOTH

Time alone is not by itself a sign of depression


Time alone is not by itself a sign of depression

Introverts Avoid Social Situations


Even if they have good social skills

It Doesnt Mean that Introverts Dont have conversations

They do, but these conversations are about ideas and


concepts and not what they consider the trivial matters
of small talk

What do they usually care about?


Inner World of
the Mind

Thinking

Exploring

Thoughts

Feelings

Characteristics
Self-aware
Thoughtful
Enjoys understanding details
Interested in self-knowledge and self

understanding
Tends to keep emotions private
Quiet and reserved in large groups or
around unfamiliar people
More sociable and gregarious (fond of
company) around people they know
Learns better through observation

Some differences between


Introvert

Extravert

Smaller Group of friends (choose


friends more carefully)

Wide circle of friends and


acquaintances

One-on-one interaction with people

Enjoy large group setting

Learn through observation

Learn by trial and error

They look for understanding before


giving an opinion or explanation

Impulsive

1 to 3 extraverts

3 to 1 Introverts

Labels, Introversion is not shyness


Sociability: motive, strong or weak of wanting to be

with others
Shyness: Behavior when with others causes feelings
of tension and discomfort
SHY
ARROGANT
NOT FRIENDLY
COLD AND DISTANT

5 Reasons Introverts Make


Better Leaders
YES, INTROVERTS CAN BECOME LEADERS
TOO

1. Its smart not to do all the talking


Listening Skills
Introverted leaders carefully listen to what their
followers have to say
Follower

Leader
Follower

Follower

2. Some quiet time alone is good for you


In a meeting while everyone is busy talking, introverts are busy processing
their thoughts. An introvert who sits back in a meeting, taking in the
arguments, dreamily reflecting on the big picture, may be seen as not
contributing.

That is, until he works out the solution that all the
contributors missed

3. A little humility makes you a better leader


Humility. Servant leadership is

characterized by a primary desire


to be of service to others and to
empower followers to grow.
Servant leaders believe their
company goals are best achieved
by developing the potential of
their workers. They want to shine
the light on others in the pursuit
of a greater purpose: the success
of their organizations, projects or
ventures.

4. A calming demeanor is good for business


Staying stable and calm in all situations
In noisy and chaotic organizations, which are often

cauldrons of emotion, an introverts presence is like a salve


to the psyche.
This generates trust and helps us do business more
effectively.

5. Gathering a fistful of business cards doesnt create


meaningful connections
Connect one-on-one and around an issue they find

important.
So while an extrovert might attend an event and end
up chatting with everyone, an introvert might attend
an event and have a few one-on-one conversations

Famous Introverts

Abraham Lincoln

16th president of United States


Abolished slavery

Albert Einstein

Theoretical physicist and philosopher of science.


He developed the general theory of relativity.

Mahatma Gandhi

Employing nonviolent civil disobedience, Gandhi led


India to independence and inspired movements for civil
rights and freedom across the world.

Rosa Parks

The first lady of civil rights


She refused to obey bus driver James Blake's order that she five up
her seat in the colored section to a white passenger, after the white
section was filled.

Warren Buffett

Is an American business magnate, investor and


philanthropist.

Mark Zuckerberg

Founder of the social networking website Facebook.

Barack Obama

President of the United States.

Emma Watson

Is an English actress and model.

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