Extroversion - the People Trait

Hello, I am Brian Cooke.

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Extroversion is "the People Trait."

Outgoing, friendly, persuasive, empathetic, enthusiastic, optimistic, team-oriented, verbal communicators

When High Extroversion leaders communicate, they tend to:

·       enjoy talking about ideas

·       be positive, optimistic, and inspiring

·       show empathy and give encouragement

·       value recognition and appreciation 

·       emphasize relationships and being a team member

·       want to be liked 

When communicating with a High Extroversion leader:

·       make friendly, positive comments

·       welcome discussion about ideas and opportunities

·       present things persuasively with emphasis on purpose and people

·       recognize and appreciate accomplishments

·       include in social and team-based activities

 High Extroversion leaders like:

·       social contact

·       an audience

·       to be liked

·       brainstorming

·       possibilities

·       fun activity

·       laughter

·       celebrations

·       delegating

High Extroversion leaders tend to dislike:

·       personal criticism

·       technical challenges

·       pessimists

 Although we emphasize understanding our highest PDP traits, it is important to recognize our inverse leadership tendencies. Here are characteristics of leaders with low measures of Extroversion (below the mid-line).

Low Extroversion = Reserved

Reserved, quiet, imaginative, observant, introspective, congenial, confidential, guarded, sincere, considerate, private, respectful, thinker

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