Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Tracy Brower writes about joy, community and the future of work. Being an introvert in an extroverted world can be stressful ...

As more organizations issue return-to-office mandates for at least some days of the week (up 12% since early 2023, according to Pew Research Center’s recent survey of workers), introverted ...

While we all know individuals who are wildly outgoing, plenty of fun to be around and occasionally even obnoxious, chances are we relate less to these extroverts and more to introverts or people ...

People often talk about being an introvert as if it's something to be ashamed of. Others may wear their introversion like a badge of honor. In reality, it's neither bad nor good. While introverts ...

Picture this: You’re sitting at a meeting at work, talking about something pleasant, and most of your colleagues are smiling and laughing, except one, who rarely shows much emotion on her face. The ...

I am an introvert through and through. I am good at masking extroverted behaviors when I’m out and about, but I am always seeking alone time to recharge. Like most introverts, I’ve perfected subtly ...

Introverts can be effective leaders, offering strengths like active listening, thoughtful decision-making, and deep one-on-one relationships. Leadership challenges for introverts—such as public ...