As there is nothing to be cured about introversion but yes they should strike a balance with some of the modifications and the areas of improvement which in turn can benefit them. Please comment !!!!
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Dear Giraffe,
Your post starts with a sentence, "As there is nothing to be cured about introversion..." What do you mean by saying that there is nothing to be cured about introversion? Do you believe that introversion is an incurable disease? However, introversion is not a disease itself. Introversion or extroversion is a personality trait, and a person will have one of these dominant traits.
Please provide us with the context of your post. Your post is too brief, and it does not indicate whether you are a student or a professional and why you have raised this post.
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Dinesh Divekar
From India, Bangalore
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Your post starts with a sentence, "As there is nothing to be cured about introversion..." What do you mean by saying that there is nothing to be cured about introversion? Do you believe that introversion is an incurable disease? However, introversion is not a disease itself. Introversion or extroversion is a personality trait, and a person will have one of these dominant traits.
Please provide us with the context of your post. Your post is too brief, and it does not indicate whether you are a student or a professional and why you have raised this post.
Thanks,
Dinesh Divekar
From India, Bangalore
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Is introversion a negative trait only for corporate culture? Is it that an introvert will not perform? If one is okay in performing his duties as an employee, what is wrong if he is an introvert? Do you think that a corporate culture means a culture where people will have lots of blah blah and talk a lot?
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While I fully endorse the view of Mr. TK Madhu, I would like to add that an introvert has more potential than an extrovert for performing a job. I have seen a lot of such employees who are introverted but efficient, or rather effective, in job performance. They are self-disciplined.
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Introvert means a shy and reticent person.
Much against popular belief, not all introvert persons are shy, soft-spoken, and socially awkward. In fact, some introverted personality types boast excellent social skills and form rich relationships — they just prefer not to put as much energy into social interaction, or simply desire more alone time to rest and recharge.
As a matter of reality
Introverts thrive in professions that offer them plenty of space and independence and deep thinking/planning etc
Most introverts perform very well in workplaces with fewer external distractions.
Good jobs for introverts i feel are in accounting, engineering, and technical writing.
Working does not mean you have to be talking and interacting all the time.Mostly a reasonably silent person will do better, because by being to extroverted, one can run the risk of over talking or over activeness.
Nothing wrong with being an introvert in a company.in many cases it proves to be a good thing.
From India, Pune
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Much against popular belief, not all introvert persons are shy, soft-spoken, and socially awkward. In fact, some introverted personality types boast excellent social skills and form rich relationships — they just prefer not to put as much energy into social interaction, or simply desire more alone time to rest and recharge.
As a matter of reality
Introverts thrive in professions that offer them plenty of space and independence and deep thinking/planning etc
Most introverts perform very well in workplaces with fewer external distractions.
Good jobs for introverts i feel are in accounting, engineering, and technical writing.
Working does not mean you have to be talking and interacting all the time.Mostly a reasonably silent person will do better, because by being to extroverted, one can run the risk of over talking or over activeness.
Nothing wrong with being an introvert in a company.in many cases it proves to be a good thing.
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Dear colleague,
This is further to what Mr. Natharao has aptly brought out certain aspects of these two broad types - introvert and extrovert.
There are no sharp lines to suggest that some people are introverted and some are extroverted. These personality types are not absolute but exist on a spectrum.
The behavioral traits that become distinct in both are acquired in the process of upbringing. There are critical strengths and weaknesses commonly associated with each type. Both introverts and extroverts have roles suitable for their characteristics.
This dichotomy of introvert Vs. extrovert is an outdated creation and does not hold water when it comes to their fitment in the corporate culture. Personality traits exist along a continuum, and the vast majority fall in between.
Considering the distinct and seemingly opposite traits displayed by introverts and extroverts, each type has an edge over the other to perform and succeed in a given role.
For instance, introverts may make better employees as software engineers, whereas extroverts may be better suited as salespeople. It is for managers to find the right role for the right skill set. In another study, introverted CEOs have outperformed companies run by extroverts.
In fact, some studies have revealed that Ambiverts (a mix of both introvert and extrovert traits), who form the vast majority (2/3) of the people, are relatively more successful on the job as they have displayed greater flexibility and adaptability. A study of 340 call center employees for three months established this.
While introverts and extroverts have their place in the corporate world for specific roles, people with ambivert traits (the best of both types) are far more preferable for several leadership/managerial roles.
Regards,
Vinayak Nagarkar
HR and Employee Relations Consultant
From India, Mumbai
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This is further to what Mr. Natharao has aptly brought out certain aspects of these two broad types - introvert and extrovert.
There are no sharp lines to suggest that some people are introverted and some are extroverted. These personality types are not absolute but exist on a spectrum.
The behavioral traits that become distinct in both are acquired in the process of upbringing. There are critical strengths and weaknesses commonly associated with each type. Both introverts and extroverts have roles suitable for their characteristics.
This dichotomy of introvert Vs. extrovert is an outdated creation and does not hold water when it comes to their fitment in the corporate culture. Personality traits exist along a continuum, and the vast majority fall in between.
Considering the distinct and seemingly opposite traits displayed by introverts and extroverts, each type has an edge over the other to perform and succeed in a given role.
For instance, introverts may make better employees as software engineers, whereas extroverts may be better suited as salespeople. It is for managers to find the right role for the right skill set. In another study, introverted CEOs have outperformed companies run by extroverts.
In fact, some studies have revealed that Ambiverts (a mix of both introvert and extrovert traits), who form the vast majority (2/3) of the people, are relatively more successful on the job as they have displayed greater flexibility and adaptability. A study of 340 call center employees for three months established this.
While introverts and extroverts have their place in the corporate world for specific roles, people with ambivert traits (the best of both types) are far more preferable for several leadership/managerial roles.
Regards,
Vinayak Nagarkar
HR and Employee Relations Consultant
From India, Mumbai
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Dear Giraffe,
I do not agree much with the sentence that "there is nothing to be cured about introversion" as the word "cure" is mostly used for an illness, but introversion is a personality trait, not an illness. Also, I am an introverted person, and most people say, when I tell them that I am an HR professional, they ask how could you be an HR? There is a perception that HR professionals are always extroverts.
So, you can easily understand that it's very important for an HR professional to adjust to the company's culture. Introverts just need the support of their fellow colleagues so that they do not feel left out, and you will see that he/she will soon adjust to the company's environment. The difference between an introvert and an extrovert is that an introvert is happy with himself/herself, and extroverts share their happiness with others.
From India, Ludhiana
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I do not agree much with the sentence that "there is nothing to be cured about introversion" as the word "cure" is mostly used for an illness, but introversion is a personality trait, not an illness. Also, I am an introverted person, and most people say, when I tell them that I am an HR professional, they ask how could you be an HR? There is a perception that HR professionals are always extroverts.
So, you can easily understand that it's very important for an HR professional to adjust to the company's culture. Introverts just need the support of their fellow colleagues so that they do not feel left out, and you will see that he/she will soon adjust to the company's environment. The difference between an introvert and an extrovert is that an introvert is happy with himself/herself, and extroverts share their happiness with others.
From India, Ludhiana
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