It took me years to figure out the right answer to that question. For most of my life, I considered myself an extrovert. People told me I was a good communicator, I enjoyed spending time with others, ...

Introverts get a bad rap. Popular stereotypes tend to be downright offensive. Some people believe introverts are awkward and have trouble relating with others. Others believe being an introvert means ...

There are two archetypes; the introspective, bookish introvert who is drained by crowds, and the outgoing, thrillseeking ...

Most of us identify as being an introvert or extrovert, and some of us fall somewhere in between. It can be easy to spot someone in the workplace that’s your opposite, but what happens when you have ...

An introvert is a person with qualities of a personality type known as introversion, which means that they feel more comfortable focusing on their inner thoughts and ideas, rather than what’s ...

Dorie Clark has spent most of her career speaking to audiences, yet identifies as an introvert. Here, she argues why public speaking is a great career path for introverts. When I tell people I’m an ...

World Introvert Day on Jan. 2 arrives right as social batteries run low from weeks of holiday gatherings. After all the noise ...

Being introverted has to do with how you gather energy. You might be introverted if you’re energized by solo time and feel drained after prolonged social interactions. This isn’t necessarily the same ...

Most people aren't strictly introverted or extroverted, but fall somewhere in between. Introverts tend to feel drained after a lot of socializing, while extroverts tend to feel energized. There's ...

Here’s the bad news. If you’re an introvert, going to work parties, networking events, and conferences is probably never going to be your favorite activity. But here’s the good news: you’re really not ...

Introverts tend to dread small talk. They worry that it will be boring, awkward, or that they’ll run out of things to say. But in today’s world, small talk is difficult to avoid. Cocktail parties, ...