While introverts aren't always put off by socializing, certain behaviors really irritate them. So, if doing any of these 11 ...

Introverts know that it's possible to spend too much time connecting with others. While social interaction can be fun and ...

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 ...

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 ...

An introvert is a person with qualities of a personality type known as introversion, which means that they feel more comfortable focusing on their inner thoughts and ideas, rather than what’s ...

Next week marks the beginning of parent-teacher conferences. I can count on a few issues to come up: how I calculate grades, the degree to which I am willing to chase students for late work, and ...

Too often in business, introverted managers—or leaders with an unconventional management style—continue to get a bad rap by being perceived as too difficult to work with or understand. In reality, ...

Yet introverts often get a bad rap when it comes to leadership and the workplace. One study showed that 65 percent of senior corporate executives saw introversion as a “barrier” to leadership. It’s ...

One of the most cliched leadership attributes is that of the extroverted, eloquent, take-charge executive. There are innumerable images of CEOs commanding a stage with throngs of employees and ...

Last week we talked about some of the challenges and issues involved in raising an introverted child in an extroverted world. But what if the opposite is true? What if you’re an introvert who somehow ...

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