Extraversion strongly predicts who emerges as a leader, though it predicts leadership effectiveness less strongly.
Assertiveness, social dominance, and positive emotion make extraverts more visible and influential in group settings.
Extraverts speak up more, project confidence, and are more likely to be perceived as leader material. However, introverted leaders can be equally or more effective, especially with proactive teams (Grant et al., 2011).
Bill Gates and Abraham Lincoln demonstrate that introverts can lead effectively through listening and thoughtful analysis.
Introverts in leadership: leverage your listening skills and depth of thought. Create structures that give you recovery time between high-stimulation activities.
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