You click on a fun internet quiz: Are You an Introvert or an Extrovert? This should be easy, you think. But then, the questions feel, well, off. Asked to choose between spending your weekend hopping ...

Think you’re just a walking contradiction? Welcome to the world of the introverted extrovert. It’s that confusing middle ground where you crave connection but also desperately need time alone. You ...

Getting a word in edgewise at a meeting with extroverts* can be daunting for introverts. Listening carefully without interjecting can be a stretch for extroverts. Yet we all need to do some talking ...

Opposites attract...but when you're spending this much time together with totally different personality types, it's going to take work to keep the peace The old saying “opposites attract” sounds great ...

In my long career, more than half of my bosses have been introverts. However, the majority of the leadership literature seems to be written for extroverted executives. In this article, I delve into ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about how to optimize career success. My former boss emailed me the other day, saying, “As an extrovert, social distancing ...

Think about what a traditional office looks like. Each employee is given their own cubicle or office to work independently. But is this helping the extroverts? Extroverts get their energy from being ...

It can be hard to be an introvert at work. You may struggle with the need to speak up in meetings, networking at events, or calling out the accomplishments of your team. You may feel shy and want to ...

How do you know if you’re an introvert or an extrovert? The simple test is to ask yourself: when you’re around a lot of people (say at a party or a real estate event), do you go home after the party ...

Until recently, I believed, extroverts make the best salespeople. It seems logical that those who are outgoing and sociable will be better at closing the next deal. Or will they? In a recent webinar ...