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If you’re an introverted manager, chances are that you will occasionally find your preference for introversion is challenged by your role as a people leader. That’s not to say that introverts don’t make good managers or leaders. It just means that sometimes there’s a need to take on extroverted behaviour in order to be effective.

To clarify. That doesn’t mean you have to ‘be’ an extrovert, just that it helps to take on extroverted behaviours.

Episode Highlights:

• 3 important tips for introverted managers
• What is introversion?
• The framework around introversion
• Contrary to often held beliefs, introversion doesn’t mean to be shy or aloof or withdrawn
• How an introverted person is more likely to think, then speak, then think againHow introverts make decisions and finalise discussions
• Why people with an introverted preference may sometimes appear a little bit closed off or less engaged in a conversation than an extrovert.
• How your value can’t really be felt unless it’s actually shared.
• How you can leave a meeting knowing that  a situation or issue has been dealt with to the satisfaction of those involved.
• 3 tips for introverted managers:

1.  Share information sooner
2. Be expressive 
3. Prepare for meetings and discussions in advance

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Get in touch with us at info@peopleleaders.com.au
People Leaders Website - https://peopleleaders.com.au/
People Leaders on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/people-leaders-pty-ltd/
Connect with Jan Terkelsen on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/janterkelsen/
Connect with Michelle Terkelsen on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-terkelsen-creating-high-performing-teams-a992744/
Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/people.leaders