I’ve often been pegged the shy introvert because I’m not as loquacious or long-winded as other people. For the most part, it’s not that I don’t have anything to say or contribute; I simply value listening -an underrated part of the cycle of communication. I've also earned the quiet label in instances where I needed a break from being around people. I’ve turned down a night out to enjoy the occasional hot date with myself so I don’t have to talk to anyone and just quietly enjoy my own company. The work I do in the community where I’m dealing with different personalities, and trying hard to accommodate and serve everyone’s needs is particularly taxing there are days I’m completely exhausted and people-ed out. But it looks like I’m not lame after all because these are positive qualities Forbes says make a good leader.
http://www.forbes.com/2009/11/30/introverts-good-leaders-leadership-managing-personality_print.html
