The Quiet Power Of Introverts
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Stephen Hawking once said something that changed the way I interact with my team:
“Quiet people have the loudest minds.”
Why this is so important:
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Great teams win championships, while average teams get stuck.
What I’ve learned over the years of building several successful teams and businesses, is that A-players come in many different forms.
Not all winners are loud.
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Some of the most powerful in the world are those behind the scenes pulling the strings for the greats.
Introverts Vs. Extroverts
It’s important to know the people that you work with.
If you want to build better systems, you need to know the kind of work that energizes them and drains them.
Are they an introvert or extrovert?
Here’s a breakdown from Simon Sinek:
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No matter how much you work on crafting the perfect job, you’ll never get it right.
However, you can hire the perfect team member.
Good team members fit right into your team like pieces to a puzzle.
The Ideal Jobs For Introverts:
Quiet people possess unique strengths:
• Calmness
• Keen observation
• Independence
• Focus
• Deep Thinking
Introverts need to do work that is tailored to their special gifts.
Quiet People Also Make Great Leaders
Here’s where it starts to get interesting.
Although we mostly think of quiet people as being in the background, offering insight from afar, some introverts can also become thoughtful and powerful leaders.
Here’s how:
1. Introverts Can Be Great Leaders
Although you might not be interested in giving speeches as an introvert, you can still lead.
• 1:1 conversations
• Careful listening
• Standing strong through tough times
Every founder needs an introvert in their inner circle.
2. Quiet People Have Special Powers
There have been studies that prove how effective introverted leaders are.
Introversion you must remember, is not shyness. Introverts are not recluses or hermits.
Introverts lead and work in their own way, and that way is deeply valuable today.
3. Never Underestimate the Power of an Introvert
Whether to take on a leadership role at your company or start your own, introverts are core members of winning teams.
However, the introverts who truly thrive are those who align with the day-to-day work that they love.
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