Another famous study by Jim Collins found that every single one of the eleven best performing companies in the U.S. were led by CEOs who were described by their peers as “modest,” “unassuming,” “soft-spoken,” “quiet,” and “shy.” This isn’t as surprising as you’d think. Introverts tend to assume leadership positions within groups when they really have something to contribute. Then, once they’re there, they listen carefully to the ideas of the people they lead. All of this gives them a big advantage over leaders who rise to the top simply because they’re comfortable talking a lot or being in
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