Introverts often grow up feeling out of place. After all, we live in a noisy, fast-paced world. But while life may seem to revolve around extroverts, the introverts’ contribution are equally important.
I’m a brand and storytelling expert, the author of “Personal Branding for Introverts,” and a speaker who’s worked with major corporations and C-level executives from LEGO, Adobe, Microsoft, and more. I’m also an introvert myself — a fact that often surprises people.
A lot of advice for introverts in the workforce says to fake extroversion to succeed — but that’s not the answer.
Introverts possess many highly coveted qualities that benefit both themselves and those around them. Here are a few of my favorite superpowers that can help introverts excel.
Emotional intelligence is the ability to recognize and manage your emotions to communicate well, deal with stressful situations, empathize with others, and overcome challenges. It is the building block that allows introverts to grow healthy relationships, reach career goals, and connect with their feelings so they can make good decisions.
