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 ...

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

Susan Cain, in her bestselling book Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking, says introversion is a ...

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,” ...

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, ...

I am often trying to learn about leadership as I am preparing for the next level of my company. That means hiring employees rather than hiring the services of freelancers. It does somewhat scare me, ...

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 ...

Extroverts love to socialize. They'd much prefer a long conversation with friends or even acquaintances than spend time doing ...

“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 ...