
Over recent years, being an extrovert, has been seen increasingly as a desirable personality trait, and the more reflective and thoughtful nature of introverts considered less appealing. However, introverts have many valuable and unsung strengths. These talents will include: –
- Good listening skills.
Introverts make good listeners because they are able to focus on what is being said without feeling the need to promote themselves or their opinions.
- Creative thinking.
Introverts are imaginative as a result of spending time alone with their thoughts. Their creativity is unaffected by any need to be in the limelight, enabling them to be experimental without worrying about error or failure.
- Excellent written communication.
Many introverts prefer to put their ideas in writing and, since they will have thought things through and paid close attention to detail, their written communication will be clear and concise.
- Strong skills of observation.
Introverts will look before they leap. Such caution has numerous advantages, for example, observing the behaviour of others before interacting with them. In addition to the individual’s conversation, they will notice their body language and facial expression, all of which will help them to communicate more effectively.
- A capacity for deep thinking.
The introvert will take time to consider issues from different angles. They tend to listen rather than talk, speaking when they have something meaningful to contribute to a discussion, rather than for the pleasure of hearing their own voice.
- Independence of thought.
Introverts make decisions based on their own opinions, rather than follow the crowd. They don’t do things merely in order to fit in.
- Leadership strengths.
Introverts make popular leaders. They don’t crave the spotlight, and so can focus on listening to others, and supporting and developing everyone’s ideas.
- An ability to work independently.
Introverts need personal space. They are self-motivated and happy to work independently without supervision.