The quietest employees have begun speaking up about the ways the office doesn’t work for them. Time for recharge lounges.

World Introvert Day on Jan. 2 arrives right as social batteries run low from weeks of holiday gatherings. After all the noise ...

Introverts hold a quiet power in the world. Unlike extroverts, who gather energy by being around others, introverts typically prefer more intentional and quiet moments. But, just as it would be ...

One of the most cliched leadership attributes is that of the extroverted, eloquent, take-charge executive. There are innumerable images of CEOs commanding a stage with throngs of employees and ...

Think you’re just a walking contradiction? Welcome to the world of the introverted extrovert. It’s that confusing middle ground where you crave connection but also desperately need time alone. You ...

Too often in business, introverted managers—or leaders with an unconventional management style—continue to get a bad rap by being perceived as too difficult to work with or understand. In reality, ...

Kasey Killam, the author of "The Art and Science of Connection," uses the 5-3-1 rule to keep up her social fitness, just like a workout or a diet.

Next week marks the beginning of parent-teacher conferences. I can count on a few issues to come up: how I calculate grades, the degree to which I am willing to chase students for late work, and ...

Members of Fast Company Executive Board share their expert insights. [Image: Courtesy of the individual members.] The Fast Company Executive Board is a private, fee-based network of influential ...

Introverts are happier when they make social connections. They should focus on small steps and low-stakes interactions. College is a time when most people are open to making friends. The adjustments ...

Last week we talked about some of the challenges and issues involved in raising an introverted child in an extroverted world. But what if the opposite is true? What if you’re an introvert who somehow ...