𝐈𝐟 𝐚𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐲 𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰

We often hear about the successes of gregarious and outspoken extroverts. However, an introverted leader may lack recognition while quietly kicking ass.*

Introverts recharge when alone, while extroverts recharge when around others. Both personalities can lead, scale, and grow startups effectively when aware of their abilities.

We will review the benefits and challenges of each one and provide tips for introverts to lead effectively. Let's grow!

𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀

Introverted leaders are often highly self-aware and excellent listeners, which builds long-lasting, positive working relationships.

They tend to be less impulsive and communicate effectively, inspiring others.

Also, they are more reflective, creative, and independent, which can help them perform deep work to solve complex problems.

However, introverted leaders must overcome feeling awkward in larger groups of people. They may not engage or collaborate well in meetings. 

Since they tend to silently observe, introverts can be misunderstood as unfriendly or aloof.

Extroverted leaders can be comfortable and confident socially, leaving a strong impression on investors and customers.

Not afraid to take a stand, persuasive, and able to share an exciting life, extroverts can be more relatable and interesting, useful in sales and business.

However, they may be impulsive, unfortunately leading to bad decisions or unintentionally hurting others. Sometimes, they come across as overbearing.

They can be easily distracted by spending time with others and struggle with the deep work to make thoughtful decisions or solve complicated problems. 

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗹𝘆

Understand and embrace your introverted nature. 

“𝙐𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙡 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙢𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙪𝙣𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙘𝙞𝙤𝙪𝙨 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙘𝙞𝙤𝙪𝙨, 𝙞𝙩 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙙𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙘𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙞𝙩 𝙛𝙖𝙩𝙚.” – Carl Gustav Jung

Some people do not understand introverts. I once had a manager pull me aside, concerned I left a large function for a few minutes to recharge.

Maximize your leadership and resilience in these ways:
· Plan meetings to avoid crowded places and limit the group size
· Focus on areas requiring deeper work and delegate where possible
· Carve out time alone, and don’t try to be someone you're not
· Recharge and learn by connecting meaningfully with a few advisors

As your business grows, you may need to adapt leadership:
· Hire extroverted employees or contractors to delegate functions like sales
· Lean on extroverted advisors and coaches to push you further
· Install metrics to track and plan progress

Introverted leaders can be thoughtful, creative, and reflective. However, they also face challenges. Adapt by pushing yourself and finding support as needed.

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Original image by Artem Oleshko who can be found at https://bit.ly/40cVC4w

* 𝘚𝘶𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘷𝘰𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱 𝘉𝘪𝘢𝘴 is where a successful group of people is mistaken as representing the entire group due to the invisibility of the failure subgroup.

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