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I've been doing some thinking on last week's #Techish episode and some leadership discussions we've been having in class lately.
I'm wondering if this recent WFH situation will cause a power shift from extroverts to introverts?
Ok, hear me out.
I'm wondering if this recent WFH situation will cause a power shift from extroverts to introverts?
Ok, hear me out.
I'm an extreme introvert. It's hard for me to participate in real-time during brainstorming sessions (I think better in silence). I dislike it when someone stops by my desk to interrupt what I'm doing for a quick question. Also, sponteneous meetings with no agenda freak me out.
However, I've seen some extroverted colleagues thrive in this kind of environment. Because they're speaking up during brainstorming, gain energy when someone stops by their desk, and thrive during random meetings, they're seen as "shining stars" and thus get more opportunities.
Now that we're all working remotely, this may not be the case. I can brainstorm in peace and quiet (e.g. alone via a Google doc) and can choose to engage with others when my social battery is full and ready to go.
Back when I was working remotely before school, I found myself more engaged and more productive. However, my extroverted colleagues were struggling due to the reduced synchronous in-office interactions.
So I ask, if you're working in a fully remote company, is your leadership / shining-stars a mixture of extroverts and introverts? Or, are you a fellow introvert that's enjoying the shift from in-office to remote?
