The unapologetic introvert: I had to leave the U.S. to stop pretending to be an extrovert

[Marie Marie]

7. Introvert here.

I always thought that the greatest mistake bosses make is not taking into account where each individual employee falls on the introvert/extrovert scale. Introverts do their best work when usually left alone to do that work where as extroverts flourish in the team environment. Just recognizing that basic difference would allow both types to do their best. I understand that both types do have to occasionally cross the lines to accomplish some tasks but forcing introverts to thrive in an open space and team environment stifles them. However, too few bosses bother to get to know their employees much less to recognize how to get the best out of them. Pity.