There are several differences between extroverted and introverted leadership. Most notably, how they communicate. Extrovert leaders will communicate verbally more often. They hold meetings, talk on the phone, and have “emergency” brainstorming sessions. Introvert leaders communicate non-verbally more often. They will send out mass emails, text people, and only hold meetings when absolutely necessary. They …
One book every manager should read is “Leadership for Introverts.” Introverts make up half the population, so half the staff the manager leads are introverts. The book was written for introvert leaders, but it is helpful even if the manager is not an introvert; it will help him/her learn more about how to work with …
Entrepreneur Magazine has a pretty good article on how introverts can use their special skills in the business world: https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/329961. It has great points on how to help introverts bring out their best, but I would have liked to see this article do more to help introverts as leaders. Read my book, Leadership for Introverts, …
Feel like nobody listens to what you say? There are three actions you can use to be taken seriously. Take others seriously (meaning: Listen). We tend to talk more when it seems like other people don’t take us seriously, spending more time explaining what we mean by what we say. One way to be taken …
Large meeting are a great way to get noticed, in both good and bad ways. There may be the easy going extrovert, happily pumping hands and making connections. The extrovert will be leaning forward in his chair, ready for an exchange of ideas to take place. Then there may be the introvert, backed against a …
Networking is a great way to get your business known in the local community, but there are some things to avoid as well. Do: Dress for success. Even if you are a contractor, don’t go to a networking event with pitch on your hand and dirty, wrinkled clothes. Dress professionally. You don’t have to wear …
Personal Space: Everyone needs personal space, but some people need more than others. For instance, introverts generally need more personal space than extroverts. If you are talking to someone, and they keep backing away; they may be interested in what you have to say but would prefer a bit of distance between you. Give them …
To what do you attribute your success? I would say one of the biggest reasons I am successful is that I have learned to maximize my prime time. We all have a time of day when we have the most energy. Some are morning people, some are night people and some are in between. Find …
Not a morning person? Read this article in Inc. magazine. It has some great tips. I am a morning person, but I still follow many of the steps. Here are some tips and advantages: 1 – This tip is good whether you are a morning person or not. I recommend this for all me entrepreneur …
Everyone thinks in different ways, so there will always be personality clashes. It is a fact of life. However, the number one way to avoid, or lessen, management problems is effective communication. Lack of communication causes a good percentage of the problems in organizations. It leads to frustration, irritation, and stress. Effective communication will get …