{"id":315,"date":"2020-06-18T19:36:00","date_gmt":"2023-06-06T19:36:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/?p=315"},"modified":"2023-06-16T08:14:58","modified_gmt":"2023-06-16T08:14:58","slug":"leadership-introverts-succeed-workplace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/leadership-introverts-succeed-workplace\/","title":{"rendered":"Quiet Leadership: How Introverts Can Succeed in the Workplace"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>We often think of entrepreneurs as larger-than-life personalities who can dazzle a board room, charm on stage, and give a flawless interview on the fly. But what happens to those of us who don\u2019t naturally enjoy the spotlight? Are we doomed to a life on the sidelines?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li> <span style=\"color: var(--c-nero); font-family: var(--f-secondary); font-size: 1rem; letter-spacing: 0.0012em;\">\u201cYou should be more vocal.\u201d<\/span> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> <span style=\"color: var(--c-nero); font-family: var(--f-secondary); font-size: 1rem; letter-spacing: 0.0012em;\">\u201cNot every detail has to be perfect before you present.\u201d<\/span> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> <span style=\"color: var(--c-nero); font-family: var(--f-secondary); font-size: 1rem; letter-spacing: 0.0012em;\">\u201cIt\u2019d be good for you to go to more networking events.\u201d<\/span> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This is feedback I get weekly. As an introvert, I\u2019m always reluctant to seek the spotlight \u2014 but I\u2019ve also learned I have to push my own boundaries if I\u2019m going to achieve my career goals. Feeling similarly overwhelmed? Here are five tips that have helped me feel comfortable and lead authentically as an introvert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"h-five-tips-for-introverts-in-the-workplace\">Five tips for introverts in the workplace<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-1-realise-leadership-isn-t-natural-for-som\">1. Realise leadership isn\u2019t natural for som<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The hardest part about being an introvert in the workplace is that I beat myself up about it constantly. For years I looked at my gregarious colleagues and thought I was broken, that there was something wrong with me. Why can\u2019t I be that magnetic?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not willing to give up on my aspirations, one day I chose to double down. I told myself that the standard idea of leadership just doesn\u2019t come naturally to me and that my path is going to be rocky. Simply giving myself permission to be different felt like freedom. So do yourself a favour: don\u2019t compare yourself to others. Give yourself a break.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-2-speak-up-earlier\">2. Speak up earlier<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Time after time, I\u2019d leave meetings without uttering a word. Was I lost or disinterested? Not at all. I had plenty of great ideas in my head&nbsp;\u2014&nbsp;at least I thought they were great&nbsp;\u2014&nbsp;but no one else would ever know. I spent so long crafting the perfect responses that by the time I\u2019d gathered my thoughts, the conversation had moved on. My colleagues, on the other hand, thought out loud and effortlessly threw ideas into the mix.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not everyone can process externally. As an introvert, you may have to force yourself to ship a thought out early \u2014&nbsp;and be OK if it\u2019s not perfect. If you try speaking up earlier, you might notice two things: 1) All the things you thought would go wrong actually don&#8217;t, and 2) the outcome is better thanks to your active engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-3-over-prepare-then-over-prepare-some-more\">3. Over prepare \u2014 then over prepare some more<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some people can ace a presentation on the fly, but I\u2019m one who feels tremendous anxiety for weeks beforehand. In the business world, impressions of you often come from\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/blog\/2016\/08\/how-to-nail-a-work-presentation-and-be-introverted.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">presentations alone<\/a>. A presentation can create access and opportunities in a way conversations can&#8217;t. Knowing this, I have to make sure I\u2019m not just prepared when I present, but that I\u2019m over prepared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Practice with family so you can learn to anticipate reactions. Rehearse with colleagues who\u2019ll give you honest feedback. Video yourself (as terrifying as that sounds). Give your presentations a defined structure \u2014 much like those papers you wrote in college \u2014 to help you stay organised. This is actually an area where introverts can thrive; while everyone else is winging it, you&#8217;re the one coming in with a crisp, compelling narrative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-4-find-mentors-and-colleagues-that-push-you\">4. Find mentors and colleagues that push you<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For years I sought advice from people who are like me: quiet, introverted, and reserved. But the biggest leap in my career came when I veered out of this comfort zone and found mentors from the opposite end of the spectrum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Seeking advice from other introverts may feel more comfortable, but if you only look to people who are like you, you\u2019ll just stay where you are. (Those conversations are usually *really* awkward anyway \u2014 conversations only work when at least one person talks.) Instead, surround yourself with mentors who\u2019ll push you out of the nest. If you can balance your introvert tendencies with an extrovert\u2019s perspective, both sides will shine. For me, my extroverted wife makes me a better person; my extroverted colleagues make me a better leader.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-5-flip-the-table-on-self-promotion\">5. Flip the table on self-promotion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Self-promotion is my enemy; I never want to draw attention to myself. For too long I watched idly as colleagues expertly shared their successes, while I kept mine safely under wraps. But the reality is that self-advocacy is necessary in today\u2019s business world \u2014 and it doesn\u2019t have to be painful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For people uncomfortable in the spotlight, the key is to spin value. Don\u2019t just share that you aced a presentation \u2014 share who\u2019s going to benefit from it. Don\u2019t just say you completed a project \u2014 share why it adds value for customers. Self-promotion may never feel easy, but if your work has a positive impact on others, it\u2019s worth it to speak up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plus, if people know your work adds value, they&#8217;ll bring you into more projects \u2014 which is huge since introverts love being asked to be involved versus having to sell themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-quiet-leadership-introverts-on-the-rise\">Quiet leadership: Introverts on the rise<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We often associate leadership with effervescent personalities, yet many of today\u2019s top leaders are self-proclaimed introverts \u2014 Bill Gates, Marissa Mayer, and Mark Zuckerberg, for example.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Companies need all types of leaders. The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/blog\/2018\/05\/diversity-drives-innovation-for-small-businesses.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">benefits of diversity<\/a>\u00a0are well documented, and companies recognise that a wide range of perspectives is\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/blog\/2017\/07\/impact-of-equality-business-research.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">crucial to success<\/a>. So as you seek to leave a mark, don\u2019t underestimate your own strength. Leadership may never feel natural to you \u2014 and that\u2019s OK \u2014 but some of our greatest achievers are introverts, and there\u2019s plenty of room for more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><i>Salesforce Essentials helps you find more customers, win their business, and keep them happy so you can grow faster than ever. Learn more about our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/solutions\/essentials\/\" target=\"_blank\" adhocenable=\"false\" rel=\"noopener\">small business CRM solutions<\/a>&nbsp;by following us on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/essentials\" target=\"_blank\" adhocenable=\"false\" rel=\"noopener\">Twitter<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/showcase\/salesforce-for-small-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" adhocenable=\"false\" rel=\"noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a>, and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/salesforceessentials\/\" target=\"_blank\" adhocenable=\"false\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram<\/a>.<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><i><i>This post originally appeared on the U.S.-version of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/blog\/2019\/04\/leadership-introverts-succeed-workplace.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Salesforce blog<\/a>.<\/i><\/i> <span id=\"authorRoot\" path=\"\/content\/blogs\/sg\/en\/authors\/\"><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For people uncomfortable in the spotlight, the key is to spin value. 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