|
|
Like this article? PLEASE +1 it! |  |
|
CEOs That Are Introverts
Written by: Brad FeldArticle Overview: Often there’s a perception that to be a successful CEO, you need to be an extrovert. Media and pop culture reinforces this – we regularly see people that are comfortable in the spotlight and equate them with the model of success.
 |
Free Download - Deep Breath By Brad Feld |
CEOs That Are Introverts
Often there’s a perception that to be a successful CEO, you need to be an extrovert. Media and pop culture reinforces this – we regularly see people that are comfortable in the spotlight and equate them with the model of success.
I’ve always had a number of CEOs and entrepreneurs that I’ve worked with that are introverts. While they are comfortable being in a public forum, they prefer to be either alone, with their family, or in small settings. My wife Amy has often told me that I’m a closet introvert (nope - this doesn’t mean that I like to hang out in closets) – while I spent a lot of time in group settings (and am comfortable in this environment), I much prefer to either be alone, be with Amy, or have dinner with one person or a couple.
One of my introverted CEOs sent me a great article from USA Today titled “Not all successful CEOs are extroverts.” It has some good nuggets and real data in it. The punch line – in one of the studies, it was concluded that “the study found that the charismatic CEOs make more money, but make no difference to corporate performance.”
Read this article in Brad's blog.
Networking Tips for Introverts or How to Break The Ice Without Fear of Falling Through
Introvert Myth - Are Introverts Aloof Or Something Better?
Why are Extraverts Bad Public Speakers?
Truths for Introverts Who Sell: What We Don’t Need To Learn The Extroverted Hard Way – Part Two
Networking Tip - 5 Social Networking Ways That Benefit Introverts
Article Tags: blog, ceo, ceos, closets, corporate performance, extrovert, group settings, money, nuggets, perception, pop culture, public forum, punch line, spotlight, usa today, wife amy
|
About the Author: Brad Feld RSS for Brad's articles - Visit Brad's website  Click here to visit Brad's website   The 80191 Rule A Mental Model For VC Investments So Many Things Hinge on Leadership Interview With Jon Fox of Intense Debate Start Every Board Meeting With A Demo |
Related Forum Posts
So much for a family life
- I can't imagine these CEOs get much quality family time. It's funny, although these are all CEOs of successful companies - how successful are they themselves? I guess if you define success as being the CEO then it's fine, but for me success shouldn't come at the cost of spending time with your family and friends.
More Profit Women!
- I really enjoyed the stories of Lisa Shepherd and Julie Mitchell - More Profit women CEOs would be great!
How to Do Great Marketing with (Amost) No Money
- I've given this presentation to CEOs many times. Now i can share it with you. But I cannot because I do not yet have 20 posts.
Jeff Ogden, President
Find New Customers
Re: Meltdown in the Financial Markets
- I really wonder if all this was "set up" just to help Obama get the presidency.
Whatever the real story, the incompetence that has been on display by our government just boggles the mind.
Hopefully the CEOs and the officers and such like people from these lenders and banks do NOT get their golden parachutes, as they certainly don't deserve anything!
Finding a Mentor
- Hi Adel,
You might want to check out the PROFIT lists of fastest growing companies. The CEOs are usually pretty accessible and willing to help other entrepreneurs. See if there's someone who has the background in the area you're interested in and get in touch!
Also, are there any Mastermind Groups up in your area? We run 2 successful ones for Toronto entrepreneurs to get together and mentor each other to get to the next step.
Good luck!
Share this article with your friends. Fund someone's dream.
Leave a comment below or share on the left and you'll help support entrepreneurs in Africa through our partnership with Kiva. Over $50,000 raised and counting - Please keep sharing! Learn more.
by: 
February 2012 Top 100 Leadership Experts to Follow on Twitter
Please Stop Calling it Coaching!
Measuring the Quality of Your Hires
The fine line 
Get advice & tips from famous business
owners, new articles by entrepreneur
experts, my latest website updates, &
special sneak peaks at what's to come!
Email us your ideas on how to make our
website more valuable! Thank you Sharon
from Toronto Salsa Lessons / Classes for
your suggestions to make the newsletter
look like the website and profile younger
entrepreneurs like Jennifer Lopez.