How an introvert is different from an extrovert

There is a myth that introverts cannot be leaders. To lead a company, you need to be open, sociable, be able to establish contacts with people, negotiate...

Closed in his inner world introvert is unlikely to be able to cope with these tasks, believe in modern society. Let’s try to refute this stereotype.



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1. First misconception: Introverts shy away from leadership
   Introverts are thoughtful and quiet, focused and observant. They get more energy from being alone than from being in a company. Extroverts draw energy from interaction with others, can cheer them up, motivate them. They are the organizers, not the leaders.
   
   All you need from a leader is engagement, ambition and a desire to achieve something, not a desire to interact with the group.
   
   
   
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   So was Mahatma Gandhi, American presidents Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, entrepreneurs Mark Zuckerberg, Warren Buffett, such was Steve Jobs.
   
   “If you’re smart, you can find advantages in your introversion,” Gates said. His words were based on personal experience.
   
   
   
   
   
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2. Second misconception: Introverts don’t have charisma
   Charisma is often associated with charm. A charming person has more chances to get a position, a promotion, take a good place in the sun. Just because he charms everyone and attracts them.
   
   
   
   DepositPhotos Charm works in the short term. In the long run, efficiency is important. To achieve something, you need determination.
   
   A person with the will, knowledge, a keen interest in business and hard work automatically becomes charismatic. There is a fire in his eyes as he works.
   
   Nothing prevents a person from possessing these qualities. intuitively.
   
   
   
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3. The third misconception is that introverts don’t communicate well.
   “I spend a lot of time putting things right before I say or do anything,” says John Sherwin, CEO of a pharmaceutical startup. Very rarely do I make a thoughtless thought.
   
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   That's the point. For introverts, it is not the quantity that matters, but the quality of communication. They build strong personal and professional relationships with the right and interesting people, instead of gathering new contacts. It follows that male He could be a leader.
   
   
   
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4. Fourth misconception: Introverts don’t like collaboration
   Introverts like to work alone, but that doesn’t mean they can’t work toward common goals. Extroverts are more effective at managing passive and executive teams in which employees automatically replicate tasks.
   
   Introverts find a common language with active employees, they are more responsive to proposals, can listen to employees carefully. Thanks to this, each employee feels his value and gets motivated to try harder.
   
   
   
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Now you know that you don’t have to be an extrovert to achieve heights. But it is imperative to strive for your goal.

And it is also very important to be yourself, not to change your character for the sake of invented standards. That is why character leads to success.