Mary Yeager, CPA, never dreamed she’d one day run for office. But in 2010, when the Ohio Society of CPAs asked members to advise legislators on how to turn around the state’s $8 billion deficit, ...

In the collective imagination, the portrait of introverts is all drawn: they are people who avoid attention and stay in the shadows. Clearly, they do not have the profile of the charismatic, exuberant ...

As an introvert, you’re likely to think more deeply and be more overwhelmed during events, big meetings or conferences, and ...

Leadership positions often seem reserved for extroverts — the ones who network effortlessly, speak boldly, and confidently command attention. Yet, introverts, too, can excel as leaders. According to ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. We all want to be great leaders — or at least to work for one. The problem is that very few people possess the talents and temperament to ...

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I hope you realize the title is a rhetorical question. Research has shown a consistent positive relationship between extraversion and leadership. In groups of strangers, such as a jury, extraversion ...

When frequent networking, public speaking and an outgoing personality are so often praised as necessary for effective leadership, it can be difficult for introverts to see themselves running a ...

With all the recent buzz about introverts, you’d think we were the latest Xbox craze. Despite the longstanding stigmas surrounding introverts, are we suddenly the “in” crowd? Are those of us who ...

In a world that often celebrates extroversion—where being loud, visible, and “always on” can seem like the only path to success—introverts may wonder how they can stand out without feeling drained or ...

Many introverts find their inspiration in their inner world, that's how leaders are born. This creativity is a powerful driving force to initiate new ideas, projects or initiatives. So don't be afraid ...