Can Introverts Be More Effective Leaders Than Extroverts?

For many years, the world of business has been dominated by the extroverted, loud, and outgoing. These are the people who are often seen as natural-born leaders, the ones who are always in the spotlight. But what about the quiet ones? The introverts? In recent years, there has been a growing recognition that introverts can be just as effective, if not more effective, than extroverts in leadership roles. In this podcast episode, we speak with Trans2 Performance consultants Tracy Roberts and James Cooper on introverted leadership, about how introverts are shaking up traditional leadership models and what organisations can do to create more inclusive and empowering workplaces for all types of leaders. They discuss the unique strengths of introverted leaders, such as their ability to listen carefully, think deeply, and build strong relationships. They will also share insights from their own research and experience on how introverts can overcome their challenges and thrive in leadership positions. This episode is a must-listen for anyone who wants to learn more about the power of introverted leadership and how to create a workplace where all employees can reach their full potential. Confident Introvert, Anxious Extrovert, Confident Extrovert or Anxious Introvert. Right now, where would you put yourself? Why not take our test and find out:https://www.riddle.com/embed/showcase/214431 00:00 Start 00:04 Opening Chat 00:52 Topic Introduction 01:28 Introversion Assumptions 03:06 Traits of a Leader in a High Level Organisation 03:52 What People Actually Need From a Leader 04:23 What Sort of Leader Do You Have? 05:39 Drawbacks of Extroversion 06:33 Extroverts Managed Effectively 07:39 Who Was the Best Leader You Had? 10:10 Do You Get Energy From People? 10:53 What Are You? - Anxious/Confident Introvert/Extrovert 17:39 How You Show Up 19:00 Exposing Your Authenticity Differently 21:46 The Power of Being Introverted 21:53 Powerful Introvert Examples 24:33 Do We Need More Introverted Leaders? 25:35 The Chasm 27:19 The Importance of Trusting Your Decision 30:10 When Has It Ever Been A Weakness To NOT Care? 31:42 Correlation Between Imposter Syndrome and Introversion 32:45 The Radical Candor Model 34:58 Curiosity 37:05 Provocavity 37:56 Put Your Hand Up First 39:33 Do Public Speaking 39:59 Storytelling 40:42 Crack The Door Open A Little 42:09 Responsiveness Equals Interest 46:27 The Flipside 47:53 Summary/Conclusion Featuring Tracy Roberts (Host) - Senior Consultant James Cooper- Consultant Learn more about Trans2 Performance here: https://trans2performance.com Follow us on all of our socials: Tiktok- ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@t2_performance⁠ Facebook- ⁠https://www.facebook.com/trans2performance⁠ Youtube- ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@trans2performance⁠ Linkedin- ⁠https://uk.linkedin.com/company/trans2-performance⁠ Instagram- ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/trans2performance⁠⁠ Contact us: ⁠[email protected]