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Think 'effective leader' and you probably think extrovert. But research shows introverts are just as effective.
Let’s be honest—workplaces are built for extroverts. Open offices, endless meetings, networking events—it’s like an energy-draining obstacle course for introverts. But that doesn’t mean you can’t ...
Not everyone dreams of water cooler chats or Zoom meetings. If you’re the type who enjoys working solo and avoiding awkward ...
There is no one right way to take on greater responsibility at work. When you’re asked to go higher, you can still be ...
As a leadership consultant who studies workplace psychology, I've spent more than 30 years helping thousands of individuals and CEOs at multimillion-dollar organizations. I've always been observant of ...
Growing up, I was the quiet kid who never raised her hand in class. Today, I'm a global keynote speaker for companies like Amazon, LinkedIn, and McKinsey. I regularly appear on podcasts, do TV ...
The workplace isn't always accommodating of introverts, and Deb Liu knows it. Liu, CEO of Ancestry.com and an ex-VP at Facebook, recently shared advice for introverts at work. Liu says to realize "you ...
Hey all you introverts out there, I’ve got the key to your happiness. You know what it is? It’s simple. Be more like an extrovert! That’s right. Stop being so passive and modest and become the ...
It is a myth that you have to be a people person to be successful in real estate, or that you’ve got to be outgoing, gregarious, and socially confident to be great sales. Some of the most successful ...
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Think of the successful Wall Street investor, and you are likely to envision a hard-charging, aggressive, Type-A personality - someone who can carry on multiple conversations, ...
After ten years as a psychologist practicing psychodynamic psychotherapy, I reclined on the couch of my own analyst feeling burdened by my chosen work. After a day of seeing patients, I was drained. I ...