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Can introverts become Leaders?

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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.

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Who are extroverts? An outgoing , socially confident person

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Who are introverts? A shy, reticent person

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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.

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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

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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 .

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16 Major Personality Types

• The Executive- Assertive and outspoken - they are driven to lead. Intelligent and well-informed.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Famous introvert leaders

• Bill Gates• Albert Einstein• Abraham Lincoln• Ghandi• Warren Buffet• Elon Musk• Larry Page

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Who are you?

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Where to go from here ?

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Who are ambiverts? A person who has a balance of extrovert and introvert features in their personality

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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/

References