Introverts are also good at observing and noticing the finer details—more subtle things that others can miss. This can be really important, particularly for leaders. Introverts are often quite ...

One of the most cliched leadership attributes is that of the extroverted, eloquent, take-charge executive. There are innumerable images of CEOs commanding a stage with throngs of employees and ...

Members of Fast Company Executive Board share their expert insights. [Image: Courtesy of the individual members.] The Fast Company Executive Board is a private, fee-based network of influential ...

Have you ever thought that your naturally introverted tendencies may impede your growth in the business sphere? Extroverts are everywhere, making connections and shaking hands, but an outgoing spirit ...

It’s a common assumption that being a leader requires a certain level of extroversion. Extroverts tend to come across as more confident and charismatic, so they stand out, which can elevate their ...

When frequent networking, public speaking and an outgoing personality are so often praised as necessary for effective leadership, it can be difficult for introverts to see themselves running a ...

It’s rare that you see the words “introvert” and “leader” in the same sentence. After all, the common perception is that extroverts make great public speakers and are excellent networkers -- two ...

Office introverts want the boss to understand their plight. As quieter employees push workplaces to be more flexible and ...

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 ...

It is a common misconception that business leaders must be extroverted to have a positive impact on their team and their company. In reality, all personality types have the ability to leverage their ...

When it comes time to pick a group leader, who are you likely to choose? Would it be one of the people eagerly waving their hands in the air in a meeting or volunteering within seconds from an email ...