Think ‘effective leader’ and you probably think extrovert. But research shows introverts are just as effective. In my experience, leaders of large companies tend to be outgoing. They like to work with ...

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Introverts aren't always shy or quiet. These four misconceptions reveal the surprising truth about life on the quieter side.

Leadership positions often seem reserved for extroverts — the ones who network effortlessly, speak boldly, and confidently command attention. Yet, introverts, too, can excel as leaders. According to ...

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With all the recent buzz about introverts, you’d think we were the latest Xbox craze. Despite the longstanding stigmas surrounding introverts, are we suddenly the “in” crowd? Are those of us who ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If you’re an introvert, you’ve probably been misunderstood more times than you can count. People assume introversion means shyness ...

I hope you realize the title is a rhetorical question. Research has shown a consistent positive relationship between extraversion and leadership. In groups of strangers, such as a jury, extraversion ...

If you’re the founder of a start-up, there’s a chance you might not be one of those naturally outgoing types that companies typically look for to lead a company. And if that’s the case, it might be a ...

At their most effective, leaders bring more than strategic insights to the table. They take the action that turns insights ...