Being quiet at work is often misunderstood as having nothing to say. However, introverts too can thrive in the workplace by embracing their strengths rather than feeling pressured to change who they are just to fit in.
After visibility feedback, a Singapore institute director learned speaking wasn't self-promotion but responsibility to students. For tech leaders, introversion is a strength: deep listening, evidence-based decisions, one-on-one coaching drive effectiveness.
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Being quiet at work is often misunderstood as having nothing to say. However, introverts too can thrive in the workplace by embracing their strengths rather than feeling pressured to change who they are just to fit in.
For the writer, learning to be more visible at work was not about self-promotion, but about supporting her team and students. (Photo: iStock)
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