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“You’re doing great work. I just want others to see it, too.”
Ever received that feedback from a manager? If you’re a quiet personality, you’ve likely heard it more often than most. Despite the workplace being evenly split between introverts and extroverts, research shows we very much live in an extroverted world. According to Industrial Psychiatry, introverts account for just 5% of middle managers and 2% of senior executives.
At The Predictive Index, we recognize that leaders come in all forms. For every Maverick who leads with big ideas, there’s a Scholar who leads with the finer details. For every Persuader who brings the energy to a room, there’s an Operator who brings stability or an Analyzer who brings the data.
To amend a favorite phrase around here, “All patterns are beautiful and capable of leading.” But in a world that favors the bold, how exactly do you lead while staying true to yourself?
We can’t necessarily answer that for you, but we can offer a solution we think will help—and that’s our latest product, PI Perform.
Leadership is for everyone. Whether you’re managing people, projects, or something
