43: How to Lead Extroverts and Introverts, with Bonni Stachowiak - a podcast by Dave Stachowiak

While we all enjoy many aspects of our personality, most of us trend towards either extroversion or introversion in how we engage with the world. In this episode, Dave&Bonni Stachowiak discuss this dichotomy, how to lead those who have preferences in each area, and advice for your own leadership style.

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Special Guest: Dr. Bonni StachowiakHow to lead those with an extroversion preference:

Give them opportunities to communicate ideas and thoughtsHelp them use their preferences in sales interactions
Recognize that they may become impatient with a slow pace, so give them indicators of movement, when possibleUse feedback regularly

How to lead if you have an extroversion preference:Take time to listen
Ask others how they want to be ledAvoid using"thinking out loud"as an excuse for not treating others well
Give yourself"time outs"when you need them
Recognize that venting does not actually live up to its reputationHow to lead those with an introversion preference:

Don't surprise them
Give them time to respondThey are doing their best work when you don't see them
Unnecessary group work irritates themGive them physical space to work independently
They tend to not multi-task wellHow to lead if you have an introversion preference:

Be flexibleLet people know what you are thinking
Explain to people that you might not always seem engagedCommunity Feedback
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