Leadership Traits - Extraversion

Extraversion is among the leadership traits that has two facets:

1. Extraversion as most people use the term, social, talkative, and gregarious
2. Assertiveness and dominance

Extraverted leaders tend to be more successful for several reasons. First, they talk more and are more forceful in their opinion. Second, they take more air time in team discussions and third, they tend to develop a higher number of relationships. Each relationship can serve as a resource when needed.

Leadership Tips

Regardless of your preference for introversion or extraversion, take the time to build and maintain relationships if you aspire to a leadership position. A wealth of strong relationships is a wealth of resources for success.

Women whether we like it or not, mounds of research documents that what women say in meetings is often attributed to either the man sitting next to them or to the man who hears what she's said and repeats it. Therefore, it is in a woman's best interest to speak clearly and assertively.

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