22.16 Nine under-used qualities of introverts

With regular 'learning conversation' partner Rebecca Norton, I explore the appalling lack of value placed on the invisible, quiet power of introverts.

The deeper I dive into the hugely impressive skillset of introverts the more clear I become that this contrasts so strongly with people like me - noisy, ego-driven, interrupting extroverts who achieve less in a lot more time.

The nine introvert qualities we discussed are:

Active listeners - lets others speak without interruption

Respectful of confidentiality, are reliable and trustworthy

Introspective, self-aware, knows own strengths and development needs

Emotionally intelligent, perceptive, intuitive, tolerant

Process internally, reflectively, not verbally and superficially

Appetite for deeper, detailed, challenging interactions

More informed actions resulting from high quality thinking

Imaginative, curious, creative - excellent problem solvers

Compassionate, empathic, likeable, not out to impress

Do you know of an organisation that could do with more people with these qualities? Well, they are most likely there already, and their massive potential contributions are simply eclipsed and devalued by the noisy dominators!