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, ...

Introverted leaders are described as being shy, contemplative, and process-oriented that do not seek publicity or attention. As a matter of fact, introversion is not a hindrance to effective ...

Have you ever thought that your naturally introverted tendencies may impede your growth in the business sphere? Extroverts are everywhere, making connections and shaking hands, but an outgoing spirit ...

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Presenting at a companywide event can seem like a daunting task to anyone, and particularly for introverted C-level leaders. The pressure to give a meaningful speech in front of a large audience often ...

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 ...

When we think of a leader, many of us imagine a magnetic, extroverted person — a “salesperson” who loves socializing and thrives in the spotlight. We associate leadership with traits such as ...

My husband Richard strikes most people as a natural extrovert. He can effortlessly engage with strangers, making easy conversation within minutes of meeting them. I, on the other hand, find networking ...

I’m an introvert. This became pretty hard to ignore as I climbed the leadership ladder and ran into its most dreaded feature: constant social interaction. As far as I could tell, the extraverts had ...

Society often views introverts as rude, uninterested or antisocial – this is simply not the case. Quiet people are just quiet. While being less talkative than most may be seen as a weakness, it has ...