Adaptive And Assertive: The Ambivert

The ongoing once-in-a-century pandemic makes ambiverts (part introverts and part extroverts) an ideal blend in the corporate world. One has to be adaptive and take on the traits of both, like listening well, or being a dynamic personality in meetings, in a measured way.

One needs to be able to initiate conversation or small talk without hesitation. One also needs to be quiet and let the others take centerstage.

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Black Or White Or Grey

A 2013 study challenged a long-standing myth of extroverts being better in a sales environment.
Another study found that introverts are actually better managers.
People with a flexible pattern of talking and listening, along with a dose of assertiveness can persuade in the...

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The Ambivert: Optimal Blend Of Introverts And Extroverts

Ambiverts, part introverts and part extroverts, are enthusiastic, social, but also are good listeners and can do well without having the need to hog the limelight.

It is a requirement for leaders and managers in this age to be a blend of extroverts and introverts, having the stre...

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Introverts Vs Extroverts

Some questions are fundamental: Fiction or Nonfiction? Cat person or Dog person? And this: Are you an introvert or an extrovert?

Each of these identities has its pros and cons, but no one can say that a particular one is better. Extroverts have long been ...

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Energizing Yourself

Being both an introvert and an extrovert(as per the requirement) is about how you are able to energize yourself, refilling your mental energy tank. It can be a 15-minute break sitting alone, or a trek with a group of people, or even sitting in a buzzing cafe.

One has to balance the...

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