HBIC: The Introvert’s Armor

The HBIC is in the room *snap* Being a boss is the way that introverts armor up so they can lead in their comfort zone. This expertise-forward strategy takes no excuses and harbors no fools. It's a persona that's highly entertaining in celebrities and provides sick dialogue in books and movies. IRL, it's another thing entirely. Adopting a no excuses attitude means you aren't willing to consider alternative approaches and feel attacked by dissent. Cracking the whip makes people walk away not stay in line. Going it alone sets you up to over commit and over perform. That lone wolf tactic is super exhausting and keeps you isolated from your team. Leaning into your expertise feels good to introverts. But as you wax poetic from your ivory tower, you aren't making authentic connections. Dictating isn't co-creating. Getting things done seems good - until you bulldoze over other people because you aren't giving the process room to breathe. Use questions, not criticism when discussing things that challenge your truths and expectations. CHECK OUT LEADERSHIP FOR INTROVERTS HERE: http://architectingpodcast.com/index.php/leadership4introverts/ Stay Inspired, Angela Join the architecting community: Facebook Group Instagram LinkedIn Clubhouse Interested in sponsoring a show or having me as a guest on your podcast or community? Stop here to get information. Into/outro music Alive by Richard Wasson Copyright 2019