How to Leverage Being an Introvert | Simon Sinek

Some of the greatest leaders you've never heard of are introverts. The one thing all great leaders have in common is an undying belief in their cause.

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Simon is an unshakable optimist. He believes in a bright future and our ability to build it together.

Described as “a visionary thinker with a rare intellect,” Simon has devoted his professional life to help advance a vision of the world that does not yet exist; a world in which the vast majority of people wake up every single morning inspired, feel safe wherever they are and end the day fulfilled by the work that they do.

Simon is the author of multiple best selling books including Start With Why, Leaders Eat Last, Together is Better, and The Infinite Game.

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[eashwarmurthy]

The biggest mistake an introvert can make is trying to act like an extrovert.
Just Be yourself.

[POSITIVEMILLIONAIRE]

“A life spent making mistakes is not only more honorable, but more useful than a life spent doing nothing

[timbobau]

Oh boy, I needed to hear this.
Listen up my fellow introverts... you don't need to change who you are to be a great leader!

[demetriuscooksey]

I'm an introvert, one of the problems we have is people dont understand we need to get away from everyone to recharge once in a while, or might just need a pass on a social event on occasion.

[nadirahcroom]

Hello to all the introverts of the world!!!!

[chaddelong]

i think introverts need a topic that they are passionate about, to be in a crowd. otherwise, we stand silent and try to be invisible.
extroverts need a crowd to so they can be passionate about any topic. otherwise, they will feel invisible.

[Mathi]

We are all social creatures, no matter our dispositions. I am an introvert. I moan when my phone rings rather than jump with joy. I don't organize parties. I like to spend quality time with individuals. But I still gain from social interaction - it helps me come out of brooding, develop ideas, and when I'm sharing knowledge and thoughts, I can actually become pretty talkative and excited.

[Mike__G]

Sometimes I am energized by social interactions, sometimes depleted. Seems to depend on the company.

[griffinina]

Laughing out loud on the part “going to a party with an extrovert friend so the friend can do all the talking while I eat” 🤣🤣🤣

[hughparker]

Two things that exhaust me are people over taxing my attention, and expecting me to be like an extrovert. It is awesome when people see me for who I am and engage to be with me, not just to get my attention, or have some expectation for me to get some thrill out of having attention put on me.

[samann]

Gives me hope. I am shy, awkward introvert but very ambitious and focused. We have our strengths as introverts.

[mightymight]

I used to hate being an introvert but now I just love being one. Introverts can get shy, awkward, aloof all the things you can name but once you get to know them they're one of the genuine people you can find (I'm not generalizing anyone but introverts don't find joy in being the center of attention so you could always trust on their genuinity)

[stilliving]

I am impressed with the intensity of John Maxwell's listening. Knows more than everyone on that stage, hungrier for knowledge than everyone in that room. Awe inspiring.

[KennethEash]

SPOT ON!!

I think one key is understanding what's needed in the current moment, and showing up as needed. While also understanding how you recharge. An introvert isn't necessarily "anti-people", they just "recharge" best with some alone or quiet time.

[hey_richard_this_is_tony]

That's why musicians on stages are often introverts: Being the musician you don't have to do conversation at parties.

[roopsoops]

That chef thing he talked about I can really relate with as whenever there's some kind of event or gathering going on I always hide behind my cooking skills 😂

[kawrno]

Extroverts always tell introverts to speak up more, open up to people more. Why can't they direct the finger at themselves and quiet down, have some personal privacy, mind their own business et cetera?

[wupper]

For the longest time, I've been made fun of because I am an introvert and I aspire to be like you someday, but today my whole world has shifted it seems

[fatimaliban]

As an introvert and social awkward persons this video gave the hope to continue what I doing, and there is nothing is wrong with.

[syedjafferimam]

"I like to talk to individuals, I'm introvert"

Yes Yes that's what I do.