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Why Introverts Make Powerful Leaders

November 24, 20241 min read

Your “introvert” is the ultimate advantage as a leader
Here’s what people often get wrong:

❌ They aren’t seen as ‘assertive enough’
❌ They’re labeled ‘anti-social’ or ‘too shy’
❌ They’re underestimated as ‘lacking vision’

But I see you…

I see you listening intently to every voice
Not because you lack ideas of your own
→ But because you’re choosing words with intention and insight.

I see you thoughtfully pausing as others rush forward
Not because you're hesitant
→ But because you know well-considered response > dozen hasty answers.

I see you standing steady in a storm of emotions
Not because you’re unaffected
→ But because you know calmness brings clarity to the team.

I see you choosing your words carefully
Not because you’re afraid of judgment
→ But because you understand the weight of a leader’s words.

Your introverted nature is NOT a weakness
It's a wellspring of strength, a superpower waiting to be embraced.

Those are powerful traits that make introverts extraordinary leaders:

I-ntrospection → Deep thinking and self-awareness.
N-atural listener → Truly understanding others' perspectives.
T-houghtful → Making well-considered decisions.
R-eflective → Learning from experiences and growing.
O-bservant → Seeing what others may miss.
V-isionary → Bring forth visionary ideas to move teams forward.
E-mpathetic → Connecting with and inspiring others.
R-esilient → Turn obstacles into stepping stones, time and again.
T-rustworthy → A beacon of integrity, guiding with trust.

The world doesn’t need louder voices, it needs yours...

Be proud of being an introverted leader!

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Crush Your Goals in 2022

Yearly Planner

If you want to make things happen for your job and your career next year, and you want to set some goals to help you get there, you will want to download my free Crush Your Goals step-by-step workbook.

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The ability to work together interdependently is one of our least developed skills. Yet, it is the most vital in today’s landscape. The communication skill of connecting with others – and creating the emotional space for others to open up – requires deep trust. Without trust, leaders and teams struggle to achieve extraordinary results. In two 4-hour sessions, you will discover the underpinnings of trust and how to build trust at all levels.

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Develop your influence, be seen as a rising leader

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