You did your research into best practices in leadership and performance management and you ensured your managers follow these practices. You carefully assess employees before they’re hired, and you promote those who show the most promise. In doing all of this, is it possible you are overlooking introverts and could this be hurting your bottom line?
Let’s get something out the way: Introverts are not necessarily shy and they don’t all want to be left alone. Extraverts are not all comfortable talking to large crowds and they sometimes want to be left alone. Introverts “gain energy” predominately from within, while extraverts tend to gain their energy from being around others. Continue reading “Your Next Leader May Be an Introvert” →