The role of introverts in the workplace is an interesting field of study. Quiet: The Power of Introverts springs to mind as one of many fascinating reads on the topic.
And we also stumbled on this interesting article on common misconceptions about introverts on Inc.com. It’s filled with some interesting thoughts, like:
– Introverts should avoid too much coffee – apparently it overtimulates them and hampers clear and effective thinking
– Introverts are better salespeople, because they listen to what people have to say
– They score higher in job interviews, because unlike extroverts, they’re not as eager to impress or display their strengths
– Introverts work well with extroverts – extroverts are good at talking, introverts are good at listening, leading to a productive and complimentary exhange of thoughts and energy in the workplace
– Introverts can be extroverted – everyone has the ability to “act out of character” once in a while
– Introverts burn out easily – it takes them longer to center themselves after they had to function outside their comfort zones
Read the full article here.
** This post was compiled by an introvert. Obviously.
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