For years, the workplace has been the extrovert’s playground.
Networking with clients before the meeting? Extroverts are laughing and joking at the refreshment table, while the quiet introvert is trying their best not to make eye contact in fear of “what to say?”
To avoid the draining feeling introverts experience during social events, they avoid social situations. Instead, introverts choose to quietly put in the work but keep to themselves in all other circumstances.
This might be okay. But some of the best deals aren’t made in the boardroom.
Round of golf, anyone?
Extroverts eagerly accept invitations from the boss to grab a round of golf or maybe grab a beer, opening up extra opportunities to move ahead in their career.
Now, the time of the introvert is here.
Not only because of the growing opportunities to work from home. But now, more careers prioritize independent work over large group collaboration sessions, including editors, content managers, and graphic designers.
There’s also entrepreneurship.
To succeed as an entrepreneur, you need focus, critical thinking, and an empowering leadership style, all while working in a solo environment. Introverts who are solopreneurs don’t rely on the energy of the room to keep moving.
Introverts can continue to work alone for extended periods, making them perfect for building their side hustles or dream businesses.
So what happens to extroverts now?
Well, like introverts have had to adjust and learn how to be successful in a socially driven workplace, extroverts will have to do the same. Things like setting up virtual collaboration sessions, joining online groups, and setting up shop at a co-working space (if they’re entrepreneurs) can help extroverts find social settings to thrive in.
But there is good news for both personality types.
Now more than ever, you can create an environment that works best for you, especially if you’re looking to venture out and start a business or hustle of your own.
Sure, from time to time, we’ll all have to step out of our comfort zones. For example, an introvert will need to do a sales call, and an extrovert may need to spend hours working solo on a project.
But neither will have to live constantly like a fish out of water to find success.
Does that sound good, introverts and extroverts?
To Your Success, Paul Hanson
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