Truth 6Soft-Spoken Leadership Requires Stamina
When we think about great leaders, we tend to think of the extroverts—those who speak engagingly and freely about their visions. Perhaps you compare yourself unfavorably to these exemplars. For example, perhaps you responded to an important question from a staff member only after a long, uncomfortable silence. Or maybe you felt uncomfortable or at a loss for words in front of a large audience. You may have worried that you weren't up to the job. Well, don't jump to conclusions!
Although extrovert leaders get publicity and are celebrated by popular leadership books, research has shown that a less conspicuous, more measured style of leadership can work equally well. Professor Jim Collins, in his 2001 ...
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