How extroverts can become allies for introvert-friendly workplaces
Here’s how to lift a voice for those in your organization who prefer to listen than speak.
How are extroverts, who gain energy by being with people, going to endure without the social aspects of the workplace?
Surprisingly, many are finding that they’re more than coping: They’re tapping into their inner introvert. They’ve experienced time to think more deeply, prepare for their day and their meetings, and be more present with friends and family. They’ve been learning to breathe a bit more slowly.
As extroverts tap into their introverted side, will they better appreciate and empathize with introverts at work? This walk on the quiet side will likely make them more willing to look at their workplace with fresh eyes. They may realize that workplaces are geared toward extroverts, and they might even become advocates for change.
Extroverts have been discovering their quiet strengths and the positive qualities of introverts in these ways:
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