Introverts hold a quiet power in the world. Unlike extroverts, who gather energy by being around others, introverts typically prefer more intentional and quiet moments. But, just as it would be ...

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 ...

Think ‘effective leader’ and you probably think extrovert. But research shows introverts are just as effective.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. “Yes, people with superior communication skills have a leadership advantage,” ...

If you're introverted, maximize your strengths at work and play up your ability to listen intently, analyze, and strategize. Optimize your work environment by blocking out focus times, building one-on ...

The personality dimension of introversion-extraversion is well-known, well-researched, and seemingly quite a “visible” personality trait. It is one of the Big Five personality traits. Introverts are ...

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, ...

A recent opinion piece by Susan Cain in the New York Times, “Must Great Leaders Be Gregarious?” explores the issue of the introverted leader and the misconceptions about what leadership entails.

Members of Fast Company Executive Board share their expert insights. [Image: Courtesy of the individual members.] The Fast Company Executive Board is a private, fee-based network of influential ...

“Marketing is more than just being the loudest voice," says Shalea Brown, a digital marketing expert and independent agency partner. An introvert by nature, Brown considers her introversion to not ...