Some fast data showing why introverts are very much on the rise and making a big difference to companies. Plus introducing ambiverts - a blend of introvert and extravert. A 5 minute speech given at 100%Open Union event.

1. INNOVATION FOR
INTROVERTS
HOW INTROVERTS COULD RULE
THE INNOVATION WORLD
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2. INTROVERTS CAN BE BETTER AT
BUSINESS THAN EXTRAVERTS
1. THEY CRAVE SOLITUDE
2. THEY HAVE NO NEED FOR EXTERNAL AFFIRMATION
3. THEY MAKE ORDER OUT OF CHAOS
4. THEY ARE THE BEST LISTENERS
5. THEY CONNECT DISPARATE DOTS THAT MAY SAVE
THE BUSINESS
Source: Entrepreneur Franchise 500

3. UNIQUE ADVANTAGES OF
INTROVERTED LEADERS
1. THEY ARE GOOD LISTENERS
2. THEY TAKE TIME TO THINK
3. THEY DON’T OVERLOOK OTHER INTROVERTS
4. THEY ENCOURAGE ONE-ON-ONE CONVERSATIONS
Source: Inc.com

4. HOW TO ENCOURAGE AND
ENGAGE INTROVERTS
1. REJIG YOUR MEETINGS
2. OFFER QUIET ZONES
3. ENCOURAGE INTROVERTS TO LEAD
4. DO NOT ALLOW THE LOUDEST VOICES TO PREVAIL
Source: Workopolis

5. WHY INTROVERTS WILL RULE
THE BUSINESS WORLD
1. INTROVERTS INNOVATE, EXTRAVERTS MAINLY TALK
2. COMPANIES SURVIVE TODAY BY BEING
CONSISTENTLY INNOVATIVE. EXTRAVERTS AREN’T
VERY GOOD AT THAT
3. MOST SELLING NOW IS INSIDE SELLING –
INTROVERTS DEALING WITH CUSTOMERS ONLINE
Source:
Inc.com

6. INTROVERTS OR EXTRAVERTS?
• Introducing Ambiverts
• Extreme introverts don’t
account for much revenue
• But nor do extreme
extraverts
• They are too annoying
• Ambiverts sell most
• They listen and talk

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