Have you ever heard someone say, “Oh, she’s such an extrovert, she talks all the time,” or “What an introvert, he never says anything”? They’re typical stereotypes, but they’re an oversimplification ...

Some people never seem to get sick of social time. These folks shine at parties and professional meetups. If you know someone like this, you’d probably describe them as an extrovert — the polar ...

I am generally introverted. I’ve always tended to choose a solitary activity or a small group over meeting new people or mingling at a party. At work, I often found socializing and small talk a bit ...

There are a lot of personality classifications out there—from Myers-Briggs to enneagrams—but some of the most commonly studied traits fall under something called the Big 5: openness, conscientiousness ...

That’s what I told my executive coach when he ran through the results of my personality assessment with me. I had always assumed I was more of an extrovert. I enjoyed spending time with others, and I ...

Think about the last party you went to: Were you the focus of attention? Or, were you more comfortable milling around the edges, spending time with one or two people? What about afterward? Were you ...

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