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The stereotype of the charismatic, outgoing CEO often dominates popular narratives. But, a quieter but equally impactful style has been gaining recognition—introverted leadership. Here's a closer look at how they excel. https://trib.al/uHQvYOD

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Peter Tran

Master of Business Management Candidate | UNC Charlotte | Operations & HR

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Allowing others to be heard is a leadership quality. I agree that the workplace culture benefits from introverted leaders.

Introverted leaders bring careful decision-making and a culture of creativity to the corporate world, thanks for sharing!

Introverted leadership is a powerful asset for any company. Introverted leaders tend to be great listeners, allowing their team members to feel truly heard and valued. This approach creates a work environment where everyone feels confident to share their ideas and talents. Additionally, the observant and reflective nature of introverted leaders helps identify and nurture each team member's strengths, promoting a culture of collaboration and innovation. By fostering confidence and providing space for everyone to shine, introverted leadership significantly contributes to organizational productivity and success.

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Rather than being introverted, it is about being more empathetic. Introverted people in leadership roles are often more empathetic. Emotional intelligence is a significant skill for successful leaders! Forbes

Nice to see some light shed on how valuable #introverted #leadership can be! I had a manager that told me one time that he hired for talent, because skills could be trained. And he looked for people that would add to the talent pool. It's important to keep in mind that successful teams often have variety & appreciate the value that differences can bring.

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I Was Deeply Inspired By A Trunaround Change Leader Who Left An Indelible Positive Impact In The Indian Public Sector!He Mangage With Four Executive Assistants! They Are The Brightest! Though They Were Much Younger In Age And Experience, He Will Always Solicit Their Feedback!In The Middle Of Some Significant Meetings, Some Of His Executive Assistants Would Hand Over A Slip To Him! Others Would Have No Idea! In Fact , The Slip Would Contain How The Meeting Could Be Comducted Differently!He Is Very Soft Spoken!Many Of The Young Management Trainees In Private Would Ask Me How Such A Soft Spoken Can Be So Powerful In Managing So Many Things!

You can only be either of them, so just be authentic to yourself whether you are charismatic or quieter one! Although, I personally like charisma and a bit of edge to the character!

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People trust great listeners. And great listeners tend to be extroverted or at the very least ambiverts. Not to say that extroverts can’t be great listeners, but usually introverts have that on lock.

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