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The Untapped Potential Of Introvert Leaders, Marina A. Pawlaczyk
The Untapped Potential Of Introvert Leaders, Marina A. Pawlaczyk
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Academic research shows that extroverts are generally seen as more productive and
effective leaders than their introvert counterparts because they possess the characteristics our society has so often revered (Grant, Gino, & Hofmann, 2009). With the rise of the “extrovert ideal” throughout our society, introverts are left wondering what role they play when it comes to leadership (Cain, 2013). Through examples of four successful introvert leaders (Susan Cain, Warren Buffett, Laura Bush, and Bill Gates), it can be derived that it is not the personality that makes the leader but, rather, the passion, drive, and self-actualization of the individual. With …