There is a misunderstanding that introverts are often antisocial. They fall prey to prejudice in the business world. Sometimes they suffer unfair treatment from their colleagues. Managers think that introverts are not fit into teamwork. They are taken as difficult people to work with them. Their reserved attitude and a bit of shyness are issues that keep them away from networking and active team participation. Are the above assessments truly have a reason behind them? On the contrary, studies show that these are only fake impressions and the reality is otherwise. Why introverts are great leaders? is a million-dollar question, we need to explore in detail.

They make a positive impact on business and prove active team members. Often they contribute better than many others. They emerge as strong, mature, and successful leaders like Bill Gates, Marissa Mayer, and Larry Page. They all are exemplary leaders but have one thing in common being tagged as introverts. 

Being an effective leader necessarily does not mean being an outspoken, outgoing, vibrant personality to always live in the spotlight. Let us have a look at how introverts make a gem of the leaders against the popular myth. 

More Creative

This is a considered opinion of reputed scholars that introverts are always more creative. Most introverts feel comfort in loneliness and in solitude. This is more important as solitude turns out a real asset for creativity. This is helpful for leadership qualities. Being alone means having more time for thinking, working on ideas, and finding solutions to problems.

Better Problem Solvers

Creativity is a tool that enhances problem-solving skills. Creative persons are more attuned to looking into the details and peeping into every aspect of an issue. This training helps in problem-solving. Introverts often are more careful in handling things and dealing with information and other data sources. This caring attitude leads them to arrive at better solutions.

Risk Avoiding Approach

Because of being more careful introverts normally avoid taking any risks. They plan everything carefully and believe in calculated moves. By nature they are not risk takers, rather they are risk avoiders. The trait makes them more powerful in reaching more workable safe decisions. Their problem-solving approach, therefore, is more risk-free than blunt and confident leaders.

Motivated 

Introverts take more time for thinking and planning as they have more time because of their social inactivity. They believe in different parameters for measuring their success. Usually, success is measured in terms of targets and rewards which have the least appeal for introverts. They are more motivated towards their beliefs. Their success then circles their motivation and not the rewards and targets. Their perfectionist approach drives them to maintain quality and stay on top. 

Forbearance

Not being talkative, introverts have more patience in listening, concentrating, and understanding. They only prefer to talk where it is extremely needed and are considered men of few words. Strictly they avoid wasting energy on irrelevant discussions. They only ask “the much-needed” questions that clarify the issues beyond doubt. This clarity serves as their strength to understand the issue and do things accurately, aptly, and artfully. 

Decision Makers

Introverts dig deep to understand the job at hand and make all efforts to do their work professionally. They have a focus on being correct than quick. Normally they do not stop on a single solution but keep their alternatives intact. They think well, reach the solution carefully and repeat it in mind before applying it to the issue. Their decisions are timely, relevant, and accurate that prove more successful than their counterparts. 

Concentrated

The extroverts being more social, waste their precious time and energy in dealing with people in their network. It surely disturbs their focus on the issues. Introverts on the other hand have a lot of time to remain focused on the issue. They keep on thinking from all aspects and reach a more appropriate solution. They save their teams from distractions and lead purposefully. Their concentrated attitude proves a blessing for them, their team, and the business itself. 

Holistic 

Introverts avoid micromanagement. Their approach is holistic. They believe in a single successful decision and work to win only. They give importance to every single member of the team. Introvert leaders provide space and autonomy to team members. They give clear instructions and then avoid interfering during the work in progress. This approach motivates the team to work in peace turning out winning solutions. They keep an eye on the result and never waste time on details. 

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