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Quiet Bosses
December 14, 2010
“Have no fear of perfection; you'll never reach it.”
-Marie Curie
-Marie Curie
"To be sure, extroverted leaders have important strengths. However, they also tend to command the center of attention and take over discussions. In a dynamic, unpredictable environment, introverts are often more effective leaders — particularly when workers are proactive, offering ideas for improving the business. Such behavior can make extroverted leaders feel threatened. In contrast, introverted leaders tend to listen more carefully and show greater receptivity to suggestions, making them more effective leaders of vocal teams....
"Soft-spoken leaders may get the most out of proactive employees — so save the outgoing, talkative managers for teams that function best when they are told what to do."
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Displaying All 2 CommentsUniversity of Memphis
Memphis, TN, United States
This was a wonderful post for my 59th birthday today. Although I am an extroverts' extrovert, I have learned in my 59 years the graciousness of quiet. As the boss of the University of Memphis ECE laboratory school, I can use my juicy boisterousness to inspire and my quiet to comfort and support equally.
Thanks! And Happy Birthday to me!
St. John\\\'s Episcopal Day School
Harrison, Arkansas, United States
Generalizations, such as the last statement in today's article, are often dangerous. To say that extroverted employers work best with those who need to be told what to do rather than to think for themselves can be an incorrect statement. Patterns of acceptance of new ideas and actually seeing them grow to fruition builds a strong, confident staff, in my opinion.
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