Give Your Shy, Reserved, Senior Leaders All The Support You Can Give

Did you know that over a third to a half of the general population are introverts? 

That means one or two out of every three people that you know are probably soft-spoken, reclusive, and shy individuals.

Susan Cain, author of Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking, says that shyness is about the fear of social judgment. She defines introversion as how you respond to stimulation. Introverts prefer quieter environments.

And now you report to an introverted senior leader. How can you support them with giving meaningful recognition to staff?

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