What do Companies Think of Introvert Behavior - Introvert Whisperer

Introvert Whisperer / What do Companies Think of Introvert Behavior - Introvert Whisperer What do Companies Think of Introvert Behavior? What Classifies as an Introvert? What do Warren Buffet, Abraham Lincoln, and JK Rowling all have in common? Surprise! They are all introverts. Often overlooked, introverts are typically more laid-back individuals who perform better in calm, controlled, and predictable environments. They prefer to engage with smaller groups of people in more personal ways. Introverts in the workplace are often perceived as quiet, shy, or even non-contributors. However, it is more likely something different altogether. Introverts tend to take more time to process potential solutions. They work out problems on their own before discussing them, do their best work alone and may avoid water-cooler conversations in place of being alone at their desk. Even more surprising, when compared with their counterparts, extroverts, they may make better leaders. In 2018 LinkedIn reported in their post “How to Hire Introverts,” that “introverted leaders outperform extroverted ones in many organizations.” This article was based on research from the University of Pennsylvania (Penn). The Problems with Being an Introvert at Work.