Career Development
Are you a high or low introvert?
Post on
02-Apr-10
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Last week, you found out what a high dominant person and
what a low dominant person ( click
here to read the article). is like, this week, we focus on the trait
of extroversion. Are you a high extrovert or a low extrovert?
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| Extroversion
The outgoing, persuasive trait Persons who score high in the trait of
Extroversion are people-oriented. They are outgoing, friendly, and sociable,
and they prefer large groups and gatherings. They need to be liked,
and they are active and talkative. Extroverts like excitement and stimulation,
and have a persuasive, eloquent style. They tend to be enthusiastic,
upbeat and optimistic. They have a fear of being disliked. Their excessive
talking can overwhelm others and they may appear superficial. High extroverts
may avoid time alone and they may have a short attention span.
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Characteristics |
- Likes to achieve status
- Enthusiastic
- Playful
- Friendly
- Sense of humour
- Enjoys teamwork
- Good persuader
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- Vibrant laugh BoastfulOutgoingOptimisticGregariousGood at selling ideas and things
- Ability to read others
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De-motivators |
- People interaction
- Making friends
- Being liked/accepted by others
- Praise and public recognition
- Opportunities for more money and status
- Being a team player
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- Not being accepted or liked
- Not enough people contact
- Not being invited to meetings with peers
- Not being part of the team
- Appears very serious
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- Very energetic
- Very enthusiastic
- Erect posture
- Likes to initiate projects/plans
- Dislikes routine
- Exerts pressure for a decision Communication Style
- Speaks rapidly and loudly
- Expresses opinions strongly
- Bases opinions on intuition
- Maintains eye contact
- Phrasing is flowing and dramatic
- Very talkative, story-teller
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INTROVERSION (Low Extroversion):
The Reserved Trait Persons who score low in Extroversion (that is, who
are introverted) are quiet, serious, and private. They are reserved
in social situations, and they remove themselves from too much involvement
with others. They are thoughtful, reflective people. Low Extroverts
fear a loss of privacy. The may appear not to like people and seem difficult
to get to know. They may also seem to miss things around them.
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Characteristics |
- Concentrates on inner thoughts and ideas
- Creative
- Remains relatively independent of external situations
- Internal focus
- Do not need others around for self-fulfilling activities
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- Shy
- Likes people,
but in small groups (1-2)
- Quiet
- Selective in whom they trust
- Contemplative
- Depth vs. breadth (expressive)
- Sceptical
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| Motivators |
De-motivators |
- Quiet time alone each day
- Peace and quiet
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| Managerial Style |
- Sincere and unpretentious in relationships
- Resistant to change Communication Style
- Speaks quietly
- Uses few words
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