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Better listening can be a strength for introverted leaders

Published: 6 February 2024

There is a long-held bias against introverted people in leadership roles, but introverted leaders can excel, especially when they’re leading a proactive team. One of the major strengths of introverts is their ability – and willingness – to listen. Introverted leaders often choose to wait before expressing their ideas, avoiding the need to dominate every conversation, as highlighted by Prof. Karl Moore in Forbes.com. Their ideas are typically more fully formed and well-thought-out. They possess distinct strengths, such as careful contemplation and effective listening, qualities highly valuable in corporate leadership.

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