The idea that managers must be loud, constantly visible, or the most vocal person in the room is one of the most enduring workplace myths.

In the noise that follows a merger or acquisition (M&A), the louder voices more often break through to command the attention of senior leaders. Extroverts, with their outgoing and assertive nature, ...

Presenting at a companywide event can seem like a daunting task to anyone, and particularly for introverted C-level leaders. The pressure to give a meaningful speech in front of a large audience often ...

In the collective imagination, the portrait of introverts is all drawn: they are people who avoid attention and stay in the shadows. Clearly, they do not have the profile of the charismatic, exuberant ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...