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DO INTROVERTS MAKE BETTER LEADER?

Guest post by: Dr Shailesh Thaker

Article Overview: Do you think that leaders are never introverts? Do not you think that leaders have to be extrovert? Most of the people are believing that Leaders are excellent communicator and speaker. But according to the latest trend and few examples have proved that leaders are introverts and they deliver more. Leadership is making things happen. Introverts leader deliver better results and achieve goals in time .

DO INTROVERTS MAKE BETTER LEADER?

Introverts have the right stuff when it comes to long-term leadership success,

It’s claimed a recent study found 40 per cent of American executives consider themselves to be introverts with some of the highest profile ‘innies’ being Bill Gates and Warren Buffett.

So what do introverts have that make them born leaders?



Apparently it all boils down to these traits:



* A ‘think first and act later’ approach - introverted leaders take the time to stop and reflect before responding.

* Depth over breadth - they are drawn to deep as opposed to superficial conversations.

* Calm and low key - it’s claimed introverted leaders project a calm sense of confidence even in the heat of the moment.

* The write stuff - to document their actions ‘innies’ prefer to use the written word as opposed to talking.

* Quiet time - spending time alone is said to energize introverted leaders, many of whom suffer from people fatigue.

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Article Tags: Dr Shailesh Thaker, hr guru, leadership expert, management thinker



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