Things some of us enjoy more than anything else might sound like a total headache to others, often because of our personality type. It's especially common when it comes to extraverts and introverts.

“You are too quiet.” “We don’t feel like we get to know you.” “Why do you go to your car for lunch?” For most of my working career, I have heard statement like these. While I think I am doing what I ...

The idea that people can be classified into types has a long history. Writing 23 centuries ago, the Greek philosopher Theophrastus sketched 30 characters that are instantly recognisable to this day.

People often talk about being an introvert as if it's something to be ashamed of. Others may wear their introversion like a badge of honor. In reality, it's neither bad nor good. While introverts ...

As someone who spends a lot of time alone, I'd call myself an introvert. Not only do I enjoy my own company, but also I need that time alone to recharge myself even if it was just from a tiny social ...

When you think about the people who stand out the most as deserving of your attention, it’s unlikely that an introvert would be the first to come to mind. Instead, the noisy extraverts, who engage ...

Networking has a reputation problem. For many introverts, the word conjures images of crowded rooms, forced smiles, sweaty handshakes, and the pressure to talk about yourself until your voice gives ...

There have always been those people who claim introverts have less fun than extroverts—and now, there’s also some research to support it. Personally, I call bullshit. In my opinion, an introvert’s joy ...