Watch Out, Extroverts! Here’s How Introverts Are Taking Over Meetings

The secret advantage no one talks about.

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I used to dread meetings and group discussions.

As a shy, quiet person from a young age, the thought of speaking up in front of others has always made me anxious.

My heart would race, my palms would sweat, and the words wouldn’t come out right.

I envied the outgoing, talkative people who seemed comfortable being the center of attention.

For many years, I saw my quietness as a weakness that needed to be fixed. I forced myself to speak up more, even when I had little to contribute.

We’re conditioned to believe that the ideal worker is extroverted, assertive, and comfortable being the center of attention.