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You sounded very defensive. I think the article is just trying to clear up some misconceptions on what people typically think of Introverts, and the notion that
by hhandoko 11y ago
You sounded very defensive. I think the article is just trying to clear up some misconceptions on what people typically think of Introverts, and the notion that only Extroverts make successful Entrepreneurs. Instead, both Introverts and Extroverts have something to bring to the table.
When I first started on my current role, we were required to undertake a five-day leadership `bootcamp`. It's meant for superintendents (i.e. team leaders), in which the primary objective is to identify our own communication / working styles and recognising others.
This was done through various tests (e.g. Myer-Briggs) and team exercises. The whole week is spent to prepare us to manage our team and work effectively in a team with people from various backgrounds.
A good explanation that was given during the bootcamp, was that Extroverts draw their energy from their surroundings (external), e.g. feedback from other people, whilst Introverts draw it internally.
Introverts can be very sociable and `work the room` just like Extroverts, it's just that it takes more effort for them as compared to extroverts.
TL,DR; There is a misconception of what Introverts and Extroverts are. Introversion vs Extroversion are simply traits and not mutually exclusive.
- rmason 11y agoAt Microsoft Steve Ballmer played the role of the extravert. He was the guy who went out and sold and sold hard. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGvHNNOLnCk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGvHNNOLnCk I think his contribution to the early Microsoft was underrated. But I think Gates realized it. Maybe that is the real reason why he replaced Gates. But lacking a trusted tech partner to tell him when he was wrong might explain the Ballmer record as CEO ;<). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eywi0h_Y5_U https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eywi0h_Y5_U
- collyw 11y agoAccording to Wikipedia: "Extraversion and introversion are typically viewed as a single continuum."
- hhandoko 11y agoYes, you are right. It makes sense to see it that way.
- marincounty 11y agoI didn't read it either, but I can honestly state the one communality I've seen in all successful Entrepreneurs, and it's never pointed out in these cute stories. It is this; having a wealthy father. We are force feed these stories about what it takes to become wealthy, or become entrepreneurs, but when I dig deep, there's always a wealthy family member who helped at just the right time. Usually that family member helped out in ways other ways, on top of free money. They offered things--like really good advice, family lawyer, family accountant, family friends/connections, free place to start a business, etc. If you happen to be that modern day Horatio alger, I tip my hat to you. The rest of us used credit card money, and usually had just one shot to make it big.
- hhandoko 11y agoI agree with you, just not on the money part though. I think family background and connections plays a more significant role in determining success.