The Introverted Leaders Handbook
5 tips for leading loudly when you prefer quiet:
5 tips for leading loudly when you prefer quiet:
Let's dispel some Introvert myths.
They are bad communicators:
-> Listening is half of communication.
They don't like to collaborate:
-> 89% said they enjoyed collaboration.
They don't make good leaders:
-> Bill Gates, Tim Cook & Barack Obama all self-identify as Introverts.
They are bad communicators:
-> Listening is half of communication.
They don't like to collaborate:
-> 89% said they enjoyed collaboration.
They don't make good leaders:
-> Bill Gates, Tim Cook & Barack Obama all self-identify as Introverts.
Research confirms a strong bias for extroverted leaders.
The good news: Very few people are pure introverts, as aspects of introversion fall on a spectrum.
So while introverts may not get energy from engaging with groups, that doesn't mean they're incapable.
Here's how:
The good news: Very few people are pure introverts, as aspects of introversion fall on a spectrum.
So while introverts may not get energy from engaging with groups, that doesn't mean they're incapable.
Here's how:
1/ Circumstantial Superpower
Wise leaders play games they're designed to win.
Introverts have traits that are advantageous in the right situation:
- Deliberate: Ideal in high-change environments
- Calm: Perfect for chaotic, high-stress moments
Choose wisely so you can...
Wise leaders play games they're designed to win.
Introverts have traits that are advantageous in the right situation:
- Deliberate: Ideal in high-change environments
- Calm: Perfect for chaotic, high-stress moments
Choose wisely so you can...
2/ Leverage Your Strengths
Observation: Great leaders see past the chatter and elevate above the drama.
Listening: While others carry on, you absorb, process, and synthesize.
Connect: Where others go broad, you go deep to build stronger bonds.
Observation: Great leaders see past the chatter and elevate above the drama.
Listening: While others carry on, you absorb, process, and synthesize.
Connect: Where others go broad, you go deep to build stronger bonds.
Ray Dalio has done personality testing w/ Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Jack Dorsey.
Common traits:
-> Equally systematic & creative.
-> Deeply curious, independent thinkers.
-> Hold people accountable to high standards.
-> Clarity of the big picture down to the smallest detail.
Common traits:
-> Equally systematic & creative.
-> Deeply curious, independent thinkers.
-> Hold people accountable to high standards.
-> Clarity of the big picture down to the smallest detail.
3/ Grab a Pen
The memo is mightier than the PowerPoint.
Writing has proven timeless to clarify ideas and convince others of their merit.
6-page memos are the medium of choice at Amazon. With 15 quiet minutes at the beginning of a meeting to read them.
Pretty good company.
The memo is mightier than the PowerPoint.
Writing has proven timeless to clarify ideas and convince others of their merit.
6-page memos are the medium of choice at Amazon. With 15 quiet minutes at the beginning of a meeting to read them.
Pretty good company.
4/ Systemize Your Balance
Defend Your Maker Time:
-> Hold big blocks for deep work
Honor Your Natural Rhythms:
-> Quiet blocks between meetings
Stack Your Team:
-> Surround yourself w/ extroverts
Defend Your Maker Time:
-> Hold big blocks for deep work
Honor Your Natural Rhythms:
-> Quiet blocks between meetings
Stack Your Team:
-> Surround yourself w/ extroverts
5/ Act Out (of Character)
You can wish things weren't true. Or you can embrace reality and deal with it.
Leadership tends to favor the extrovert.
But good news:
Introverts can fake it, and no one can tell.
How?
Pick big moments to be talkative, enthusiastic, and assertive.
You can wish things weren't true. Or you can embrace reality and deal with it.
Leadership tends to favor the extrovert.
But good news:
Introverts can fake it, and no one can tell.
How?
Pick big moments to be talkative, enthusiastic, and assertive.
Remember:
"Extraversion is a continuum that measures the degree to which someone is enthusiastic, assertive and seeks out social interaction."
Introversion is a preference, not an identity.
You can change your preference when the moment demands it.
"Extraversion is a continuum that measures the degree to which someone is enthusiastic, assertive and seeks out social interaction."
Introversion is a preference, not an identity.
You can change your preference when the moment demands it.
RESOURCES:
The Hidden Advantage of Quiet Bosses (@AdamMGrant)
hbr.org
Why Introverts Make Great Leaders (@zzcrockett)
thehustle.co
To Get Ahead as an Introvert, Act Like an Extravert (@ConversationUS)
neurosciencenews.com
The Hidden Advantage of Quiet Bosses (@AdamMGrant)
hbr.org
Why Introverts Make Great Leaders (@zzcrockett)
thehustle.co
To Get Ahead as an Introvert, Act Like an Extravert (@ConversationUS)
neurosciencenews.com
thehustle.co/why-introverts…
Why introverts make great leaders
For far too long, we've been told introverts are ineffective and incapable business leaders. That's...
neurosciencenews.com/introvert-extr…
To Get Ahead as an Introvert, Act Like an Extravert. It’s Not as Hard as You Think - Neuroscience News
Introverts who act like extraverts are viewed by others as having more leadership potential.
hbr.org/2010/12/the-hi…
The Hidden Advantages of Quiet Bosses
It’s conventional wisdom that’s supported by a decade of academic research: Extroverts make the best...
@AdamMGrant @zzcrockett @ConversationUS In an increasingly digital and data-driven world, introverted leaders are winning. And winning at an unprecedented scale.
Now is your time to make some noise.
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Now is your time to make some noise.
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