The power of quiet leadership | BBC Ideas

Leaders don’t need to be loud and confident to be effective. The Open University’s Dr Jacqueline Baxter makes the case for a quieter approach to leadership.

Animation by Sofja Umarik. Made in partnership with The Open University.


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[ernestabor]

I’m an introvert, but most times people seems to believe that introverts are naive and afraid of taking responsibility but they fail to see it better to take a quieter idea rather than being in a rush to strive

[afee]

"In a gentle way, you can shake the world". - Mahatma Gandhi.

[santiagojacobino]

Great message! I was thinking about how difficult it ´s for quiet people to showcase their full potential. And in a world where power, money and fast reactions are connected with a supposed leadership, we should reflect on what kind of results we are coming up with (increasing pollution, poverty, wrong political decisions, frustration, etc.). Rethinking Leadership taking into account our worldwide challenges could be a great step for the whole society!

[munuku]

I am an introvert and lead an organization & this video has really offered crucial insight. I hope I can be the best leader for those that I serve.

[paulaandreaceronjimenez]

We are thinking an introverted leader is different from a quiet leader because introvert person, we are thinking is a person very shy, and quiet leader is a person know and stay silent in significant moments, for take everything in and then make a correct decision for all.

[jyotiprakash]

You are doing great job by sending these beautiful ideas. These things need much more appreciation😊.

[ttbalog]

Fantastic topic! Introverts are generally underrated, not only in leadership. Thanks

[quentinlebrun]

I think the leader must be extrovert because they handle big groups, their communication must be very good to transmit information to the employees and coordinate the different activities

[DrAliciaGranholm]

Yes, when leaders, both extroverted and introverted, listen to the ideas of those around them, the best ideas always emerge!

[skyla]

I think so .. Generally, introverted people usually can be more logical, because they think more than the others betore solve some situations. Overall, they can be more reserved, calm and patient even they are not communicative. Therefore, world needs people that listen more before take a decision.

[jjsixgd]

Thank u BBC ideas so much. I found this similar to the video 'The quite powers of introverts', and has started to appreciate myself as an introvert.🥰

[RbVoiD]

I’m more extroverted than introverted, but always take the time to credit people around me for my success, and surround myself with those who I can learn from. I think the biggest problem is fear. People tend to be afraid to stick up for their ideas out of fear. The good news is that for every 10 bad ideas you will have 1 good one that will make you an invaluable

[arpitkumar]

I think confidence is very necessary for a leader. An indecisive person cannot lead.

[satwikdas]

Great video, emphasized the importance of quietness in the noisy world.

PS: @BBC the audio sound of the video is low.

[sinchan]

Thankyou for pointing out this issue
I too have the same thought, because i have been in a situation where i was pressured to be an extrovert person, and a quick decision maker
I am frustrated that I can't do that, i also frustrated that i am not as easy going as an extrovert always do
I am an introvert person, and not on the spot decision maker
I react slowly on every problem i face, so sometimes i flustered when i suddenly encounter problems that need a quick decision making, that is my weaknesses
But my strength is that i am the one who think the long term consequences of everything, the process of thinking takes time, and that often irritated people in instant solution world
But the good think about it is, i can plan for everything to work out in the long term, and if there is a risk, i can minimize it, or even prevent it long before it happens
Extrovert and introvert have their own way to lead
But this world just forget to think that way

[alikemalozturk]

that’s a great task about introverted people and their leadership style. I think introverted leaders are good at software and technical areas. like bill gates. Because in these areas improve themselves every year with new ideas. So employees have to give their ideas and opinions to their leader to creat new inventions. ıf the leader talks more than employees there will be no new things. Only one way things etc.

[ForteExpresso]

Thanks!!
At first I used to think that way too, I even tried to become an extrovert but the conclusion was that is just not me and perhaps I can never be a leader. But now my doubts are cleared.

Also I must say even though the world still points out Elon Musk's communicating skills I think he is great leader and being an introvert is always a plus point in anyone's life.

[mal]

Hi. The Dr. Cloud show is live on Youtube and Facebook on weekdays usually at 10am PT.

[VladaRono]

wow, thank you, the graphics is awesome✨ it reminds me of how Jesus taught to be a “leader servant”😌🌱

[Cooks_and_Creativity_]

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