Download - Introvert leadership
Can introverts become Leaders?
Origin of Terminology and Concept
• Carl Gustav Jung(yuung) 26 July 1875 – 6 June 1961), often referred to as C. G. Jung, was a Swiss psychiatrist and psychotherapist . Jung proposed and developed the concepts of extraversion and introversion.
Who are extroverts? An outgoing , socially confident person
Who are introverts? A shy, reticent person
16 Major Personality Types • Duty Fulfiller - Serious and quiet, interested in security and peaceful
living.
• The Mechanic - Interested in how and why things work. Excellent skills with mechanical things.
• The Nurturer - Quiet, kind, and conscientious. Usually puts the needs of others above their own needs.
• Artist - Extremely well-developed senses, and aesthetic appreciation for beauty.
• Protector - Extremely intuitive about people, and concerned for their feelings.
16 Major Personality Types • The Idealist- Interested in serving humanity. Extremely loyal.
• The Scientist- Independent, original, analytical, and determined.
• The Thinker- Logical, original, creative thinkers. Quiet and reserved, hard to get to know well.
• The Doer - Friendly, adaptable, action-oriented. "Doers" are focused on immediate results.
• The Guardian -Practical, traditional, and organized. Exceptionally capable in organizing and running activities
16 Major Personality Types • The Performer- People-oriented and fun-loving. Living for the
moment, they love new experiences.
• The Caregiver- Warm-hearted, popular, and conscientious. Tend to put the needs of others over their own needs.
• The Inspirer- Enthusiastic, idealistic, and creative. Great people skills.
• The Giver - Popular and sensitive, with outstanding people skills. Externally focused.
• The Visionary -Creative, resourceful, and intellectually quick .
16 Major Personality Types
• The Executive- Assertive and outspoken - they are driven to lead. Intelligent and well-informed.
Concept of leadership is changing• Susan Cain’s Quiet: The Power of introverts in a Word that
Can’t stop talking (Interesting Ted Talk by her also)
• Studies reported by Jennifer Kahnweiler, author of The Introverted Leader:
Building on your quiet strength shows that 40 percent of executives are introverts
Are introverts better leaders?• It's smart not to do all the talking.
• Introverted leaders are generally considered to be better listeners. They listen carefully to what their followers have to say.
• Some quiet time alone is good for you.
• One of the greatest advantages introverts have is their ability to stay focused, where others around them might be distracted.
Are introverts better leaders?• A little humility makes you a better leader
• One of these virtues is humility. Their leadership is characterized by a primary desire to be of service to others and to empower followers to grow.
• A calming demeanor is good for business.
• Introverts are not only quieter than extroverts, but they're also generally calm and collected.
Are introverts better leaders?• Wizards of preparation
• Introverts typically think before they speak and act, whether communicating with their team, delivering presentations, or interacting with colleagues.
• Introverts challenge themselves
• Introverts spend a lot of time thinking, they’re likely to be aware about areas where they need to improve. This type of focus and awareness is very important to the growth of a leader and their team.
Are introverts better leaders?• Emphasis on deepness
• Introverted leaders like to dig deeper, researching on problems and ideas before moving on to new ones.
• Uncertain
• When most people think of an archetypal leader, they picture a decisive and action-oriented person. Introverts are at home in uncertainty, which is to say, they are perpetually in it.
Famous introvert leaders
• Bill Gates• Albert Einstein• Abraham Lincoln• Ghandi• Warren Buffet• Elon Musk• Larry Page
Who are you?
Where to go from here ?
Who are ambiverts? A person who has a balance of extrovert and introvert features in their personality
https://www.americanexpress.com/us/small-business/openforum/articles/5-reasons-introverts-make-better-leaders/
http://www.personalitypage.com/high-level.html
http://www.businessinsider.com/why-introverts-can-be-the-best-leaders-2014-9
http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2014/07/18/can-introverts-become-leaders/
http://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/introverts-leadership-lessons
http://www.forbes.com/sites/karlmoore/2014/03/24/how-do-quiet-leaders-succeed-by-earning-respect/
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