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Introverts are often reluctant to lead — but that doesn't mean they aren't capable

Introverts often don't think they will enjoy leadership roles and so are less likely to go for the top job, new research finds. The introverts in our study also felt like they would feel less positive emotions in a leadership position. Our study found that introverts and extroverts who forecast similar low levels of negative emotions in leadership situations were equally likely to emerge as leaders. If introverts can be taught to be more confident or optimistic with respect to leadership situations, it seems very likely they can emerge as leaders as often as extroverts.

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