Can Introverts Thrive in “Extroverted” Careers? (2024)

Summary.

While it may sometimes feel likethe business world was built for extroverts, introverts do just as well.Like extroverts, introverts have a natural ability to build deep and meaningful connections. They just do it a bit differently.

• Knowing what you’re naturally good at, what you’re capable of, and how to leverage those skills is the first step towards growing in any industry.
• Introverts are great listeners and can capture information that some extroverts might overlook.
• Introverts build deep relationships. Their natural tendency to read a room before speaking and practice empathy helps them gain a deep understanding of the people or situation they are engaging with.
• Introverts are adaptable. A desire for success can outweigh their natural personality traits, and push them to hone the skills they aren’t inherently good at.

• Karl Moore is a Professor at the Desautels Faculty of Management, McGill University and has been an Associate Fellow at Green Templeton College, Oxford University for over 20 years.

• Willing Li is a BCom student at McGill University.