Extraversion is not a prerequisite for leadership. It doesn't matter how outgoing people are. What counts is how well they communicate and how committed they are to serving. The people to promote are the ones with the skill—and the will—to elevate the group above themselves.
@AdamMGrant @BinodHQ I completely agree! Leadership skills are not determined by extroversion, but rather by competence and effectiveness.
@AdamMGrant LEADER should be the acronym for: Liberating the Energy and Aspirations of people by Displaying Empathy and Resolve
@AdamMGrant I think servant leadership can’t be understated, the best boss I ever had was in my corner. He continually would cover me and help me if tough situations. When you know a company or a boss is in your corner. You’re winning.
@AdamMGrant This also connects to job interviews: Extroverts are generally better at "being good at interviews" but that doesn't qualify you for anything. I give the introverts a fairer chance by giving bite-sized tasks to better simulate on-the-job readiness.
Promote competent people to leadership roles that get and advocate the core values of the company and have a serving/helping mindset that elevate others along their journey as they go up in the ‘ladder’. Teach the ones that get the values and show willingness to learn the skills, even if it takes time. Get rid of the loud, toxic unwilling to get the values…no matter how competent. Often ‘leaders’ get promoted and think their only mandate is to delegate. Culture is everything in the short and long term.
@AdamMGrant Go out when you wanna go in and go in when you feel like going out. We call that “work.” Or “Practice.”
@AdamMGrant Absolutely! True leadership shines through actions and intentions, not just volume. 🌟
@AdamMGrant You can see the certainty of commitment to serve from people’s eyes regardless of the personality
you don't need be the life of the party to be the light of a team. leadership is about serving, not showing off.
@AdamMGrant Interesting paper. Thanks for sharing.