Why You WANT an INTROVERTED Leader at Work

In this video, I discuss 3 reasons why you want an introverted leader and reveal when introverted leaders are more effective than extraverted leaders.

TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Introduction
2:06 - Reason 1: Active Listeners
2:20 - Reason 2: Analytical & Detail-Oriented
2:35 - Reason 3: Prioritize Quality
3:07 - When to Have an Introverted Leader
5:58 - Conclusion

Extraverts are confident and outgoing people who know how to draw a crowd. It’s no wonder they make great leaders, but what about introverts?

Can introverts be as successful as extroverts?

It’s no secret that people view introverts as the underdog of the workforce. They keep to themselves and are often overlooked for leadership positions.

Little do people know that introverts possess several characteristics that are essential to being an effective leader.

In this video, I reveal what makes introverts stand out, why they make great leaders, and when they can even perform better than extroverts.

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Aly has a Ph.D. in Industrial-Organizational (I/O) Psychology and over 5 years of consulting and leadership coaching experience. She has been teaching for the Department of Management at Central Michigan University since 2018. Her research primarily focuses on leadership, performance, and occupational stress. Her research has also been published (e.g., Journal of Business and Psychology and Stress and Quality of Working Life) and presented at top conferences (e.g., Academy of Management and Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology).

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CREDITS

Music: Know Myself by Patrick Patrikios

Resource(s):

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Grant, A. M., Gino, F., & Hofmann, D. A. (2011). Reversing the extraverted leadership advantage: The role of employee proactivity. Academy of Management Journal, 54, 528–550.

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Ones, D. S., & Dilchert, S. (2009). How special are executives? How special should executive selection be? Observations and recommendations. Industrial and Organizational Psychology, 2, 163–170.

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