Seven Strategies Introverts Can Use To Become Effective Leaders

December 3, 2015

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This article, authored or featuring insights by Jen Kelchner, was originally published on Forbes.com. As a founding member of the Forbes Coaches Council, Jen is known for her thought leadership on workplace culture, future-focused leadership, and human-centric transformation.

Seven Strategies Introverts Can Use To Become Effective Leaders

 

While they’re certainly not the loudest voices in the room, introverts possess unique traits that can make them highly effective leaders, including the abilities to listen well and empathize. A quiet nature, however, can make even the most confident introvert question whether or not they can ever measure up to the more outspoken leaders in the office.

Luckily, resources abound for these “quiet” leaders, and it’s an issue many career and executive coaches confront regularly in their work. Below, seven coaches from Forbes Coaches Council share their best tips for how introverts can harness their strengths to not only step up, but lead with power and conviction.

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Stop Comparing Yourself to Others

Don’t suffer from the killer of comparison. Great leaders operate from a place of confidence in what they bring to the table and allow that to attract and influence their followers. Attempting to be someone you are not is a natural repellent. Being “on” all time drains you, so don’t forget to find a quiet place and recharge, even if it’s only for a few moments before your next encounter. – Jen Kelchner

This article has a mention by Jen Kelchner or is authored by Jen Kelchner and was originally posted on Forbes.com. Jen Kelchner is a founding member of the Forbes Coaches Council and frequently writes on leadership and the workplace.

Thank you for taking the time to explore these ideas with me.

I hope they inspire you to lead with foresight and purpose.

Jen Kelchner is a globally recognized authority in open culture, leadership transformation, and visionary strategy. As The Executive Alchemist, she guides leaders and innovators through pivotal transitions, aligning bold visions with adaptive frameworks. At the core of her work lies Quantum Alchemical Systems™ (QAS), a groundbreaking methodology that integrates foresight, human-centric innovation, and strategic execution to drive transformative impact. With a legacy of thought leadership, including foundational contributions to The Open Organization, Jen empowers leaders to create systems that thrive in complexity and redefine the future.

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