Get you an introvert at the workplace, and you can guarantee yourself some peace of mind. Introverts are famous for thriving on their own. They don\u2019t need hand-holding by a manager or a supervisor after they get assigned a task or when learning something new. Hand them a project and trust that they’ll finish it with minimal help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s a universally agreed upon fact that introverts are more creative. In a good mood, extroverts can brainstorm with the best of them, but that generally happens when they\u2019re in their element, surrounded by people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the other hand, you can count on an introvert to come up with creative solutions and brilliant ideas. Experts at working alone; give them a problem and they\u2019ll approach it in as many ways as possible in order to find the best solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Out of the box thinking is where they thrive. If your company especially needs a new marketing approach, your office introvert will surprise you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because they spend so much time alone, their creativity grows in abundance. According to experts, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cOthers inspire us, information feeds us, practice improves our performance, but we need quiet time to figure things out, to emerge with new discoveries, to unearth original answers.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Charles Darwin was a known introvert. He was very proud of his introversion, crediting it to his accomplishments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s say you have an ongoing problem at work. Ask an introvert their thoughts on a solution, and you can guarantee that they have been working on an elaborate plan and are just waiting for an opportunity to speak up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Introverts Arrive Prepared<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As an introvert, having your boss confront you about not being prepared is what hell sounds like. It\u2019s no wonder presentations and meetings are nerve-wracking for them, but introverts do the best that they can to avoid discomfort and confrontation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Introverts are more likely to arrive over-prepared than they are to forget to prepare, which never fails to impress clients and bosses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition, introverts are known to stick to deadlines better. Faced with a time-pressing, hard deadline– and this is according to a study at the University of Maryland– it\u2019s extroverts <\/em>who are more likely to freeze up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Introverts will have that deadline in the bag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Introverts Are Good Listeners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

During any social interaction, surrounded by a group of people, you can likely pick out the introvert in the group by noticing who\u2019s on the sidelines, quietly observing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Introverts don\u2019t talk as much as their extroverted counterparts, but in return, they pick up a lot more useful details. They focus on what people say, storing that information in the back of their minds, observe body language, the group\u2019s dynamic, vocal cues, words left unsaid but hold a real message– they see everything. That means that they\u2019re excellent people readers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That makes valuable weapons in the boardroom. They won\u2019t just take notes, but they\u2019ll read between the lines and notice what\u2019s left unsaid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shorter Meetings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is a unique advantage of having an introvert in your office: if it can be said over a mass email, then you can be sure they won\u2019t disturb the entire office and waste an hour holding an unnecessary meeting.
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Extroverts tend to think of meetings as good ways to communicate with the team. But unless they have a real, beneficial agenda, introverts will disagree. With fewer meetings, more work will get done. And during the actual meeting, there won\u2019t be any dilly-dallying. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The agenda will be talked about, goals will be met, and everyone will walk away with a sense of purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Less Gossip by the Water Cooler<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One drink by the water cooler can lead to hearing about someone\u2019s long, eventful weekend– probably in the form of gossip from other coworkers. It\u2019s likely that introverts will efficiently get their water and won\u2019t indulge in chit chat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Friendships and social interactions at work are incredibly beneficial, but in excess, they can hinder progress. That doesn\u2019t mean that introverts don\u2019t occasionally take a break, but you\u2019re more likely to find them playing solitaire on their computer more than they\u2019ll rope someone into a 15-minute chat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Minding their own business is their motto; as is avoiding workplace drama and politics. Balance a team full of extroverts with a few introverts and you\u2019ll notice a decrease in office tensions and conflicts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They Allow Others to Stand Out<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Introverts won\u2019t hog the spotlight, and they aren\u2019t likely to take credit for something they didn\u2019t do. Because they shy away from being the center of attention, others on your team will get the chance to stand out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You might even find a powerful duo on your hands, with the introvert providing brilliant ideas behind the scenes and the extroverts making enticing pitches to clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Being a great team player and being able to share the spotlight doesn\u2019t mean that they can\u2019t give presentations and pitches with the best of them. If they\u2019re particularly passionate about a subject, they\u2019ll deliver it with thoroughness and precision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They\u2019re Laser-Focused<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Possessing a laser-like focus is something introverts are known for. Maybe it\u2019s because they spend so much time in their heads, observing the world around them, and day dreaming useful ideas, but when it\u2019s time to get serious, an introvert will hunker down and not look up until their task is finished.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keeping your employees focused on a specific goal can be a challenge, but you know that their external environment won\u2019t affect introverts the way it would extroverts. And maybe that focus and efficiency can inspire others to apply the same techniques themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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