Can introverts survive in the world of business?

[Moseschidera]

Much of business requires social skills like pitching ideas, networking, and client interaction. However, some very successful entrepreneurs identify as introverts. While being an extrovert can help in certain situations, traits like focused work, listening, and creativity also contribute greatly to success. For introverts who have started businesses, how have you leveraged your natural strengths and managed prospective weaknesses? What strategies have helped you thrive in a field that outwardly rewards extroversion?

 

[Webster]

Much of business requires social skills like pitching ideas, networking, and client interaction. However, some very successful entrepreneurs identify as introverts. While being an extrovert can help in certain situations, traits like focused work, listening, and creativity also contribute greatly to success. For introverts who have started businesses, how have you leveraged your natural strengths and managed prospective weaknesses? What strategies have helped you thrive in a field that outwardly rewards extroversion?

Yes, by being smarter than the next person and by outworking the people opposite you.
Just because you're introverted doesn't mean you're a doormat either.

 

[magnus2022]

Introverts makes good entrepreneurs. Not all business involves social interactions and communication. Online business doesn't need physical interaction with others. In fact, most successful entrepreneurs are introverts.

 

[Kross]

Anyone that can't adapt to run a business is not fit to be called an entrepreneur. I am an introvert myself but I just adapt when I am in the place of business. I resume being introverted after business.

 

[Webster]

Introverts makes good entrepreneurs. Not all business involves social interactions and communication. Online business doesn't need physical interaction with others. In fact, most successful entrepreneurs are introverts.

Speaking from experience, introverts are also better at reading other people because we take time to ignore the outside and focus on the individual.

 

[eLdavis]

I think with time, there would be no choice but to adapt. They might not change their nature completely but there would definitely be some changes in their part.

 

[King Belieal]

An introvert being in business would have to interact with people everyday, handle their excesses and even endure fights. That can affect the sanity of a core introvert. When you are coming to business, make sure you change that introvert personality and come to business as an extrovert.

 

[deucher]

I wouldn't say that introverts can't communicate with people. I'm an introvert, but I can communicate very well, but I don't like it, so I try to reduce such conversations but make them as effective as possible

 

[Fidelia]

Some customers and probably most of them crave something beyond effective communication to consider patronising your business. An extrovert nature is most likely needed for business.

 

[freelancermaria]

I consider myself an introverted person, but I can still manage to communicate with others. Although I must admit that I am not particularly good at it, and there might be moments of silence during our conversation. Given my personality, I am uncertain if I will excel in social settings, but since I have no choice, I will try my best to improve my conversation skills and become a better talker. LOL

 

[Augusta]

Though I'm an introvert but I know I can still run a business. I might just have to communicate with people

 

[Kross]

The world of business is so fierce and introverts can't really survive it. It is either they grow balls to relate with people or they just go find jobs.