Comments on: Introverted CEOs

By: Kevin Brancato

Kevin Brancato — Fri, 09 Jun 2006 16:26:42 +0000

Two somewhat related points:

1) In short, successful introverts have learned how to get in the zone to manage and lead, and they know when to retreat into that quiet, private space to reflect and plan…

2) Personally, as an introvert, I GREATLY prefer to be managed by another introvert. Why would an introvert want to be… um… micromanaged by an extrovert?

By: Gary Bourgeault (managersrealm.com)

Gary Bourgeault (managersrealm.com) — Fri, 09 Jun 2006 06:22:48 +0000

I found it really interesting in the article you quoted that even though extroverts got paid more, it was found that they didn’t do any better at adding value to the company.

Also the thought that extroverts moved up the corporate ladder quicker, but once toward the top, it got a lot slower.

One good point to note was the way the two personalities got their batteries recharged. Extroverts by being in a crowd and introverts by being alone.

Real interesting look at different personality types.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 09 Jun 2006 04:07:00 +0000

Perhaps this is how a human being develops.

By: david foster

david foster — Fri, 09 Jun 2006 01:36:45 +0000

I think that in business, one encounters two basic types of people: those who do the things that are psychologically easiest for them, and those who try to do what the job requires, whether it comes naturally or not. Those in the second category are more likely to succeed.