Introverts don’t wear signs, but they’re everywhere. If you’re a manager, chances are you have at least a couple of introverts on your team. (And introverted managers are out there, as well.) Introversion doesn’t mean someone is anti-social or “just shy.” It’s an ingrained part of one’s personality. The first step to managing introverts is understanding that their introversion is not a defect or fault—they merely derive their energy from a different source.
Here are five ways to make managing introverts easier than you’d think: