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In a culture that values and rewards outward confidence and assertive communication, it\u2019s not surprising that extroverts tend to rise to the top as leaders more predominantly than introverts.\xa0Extroverts are commonly outgoing, charismatic, and less socially inhibited than introverts in group settings.\xa0While this may sound grand if you were born an extrovert, the downside to extroversion is that extroverts can take up so much space, they don\u2019t leave space for others.\xa0As leaders, extroverts can be dismissive of introverts and miss significant opportunities to pass the mic, open the floor to other voices, and allow others to feel seen, heard, and valued.\nIn this episode, I dig into some of the risks associated with extroverted leadership, from overbearing communication to lackluster listening skills to overlooking others to general impatience in team environments.\xa0\xa0\nI promise I\u2019m not here to judge you.\xa0If you\u2019re an extroverted leader who might be the loudest one in the room sometimes, know that I stand beside you.\xa0Sometimes I am you.\xa0Together, we can take our gifts and make them work for ourselves and for others.\xa0This will likely take some self-awareness and honing new skills.\xa0But, if you want to be an inclusive leader who holds space for everyone in the room, this is your job.\xa0\xa0\nAs your self-awareness grows, you will likely realize that you have so many valuable lessons to learn from your introverted counterparts.\xa0Introverts often have the sage wisdom that you can\u2019t quite harness in high-stress moments.\xa0They are keen observers who see things you and I don\u2019t see.\xa0And, their ideas and opinions are often exactly the missing pieces you\u2019ve been looking for - if you just get quiet enough to let them speak.\xa0\xa0\nExtroverted leaders can be more inclusive of introverts by adopting strategies that create space for different work styles, encourage diverse contributions, and foster a more balanced team dynamic. In this episode, I talk through specific strategies to foster safety and trust in order to create spaces where extroverts and introverts can communicate and thrive side by side.\xa0\nAs extroverted leaders, we have a lot to say.\xa0But our ideas are not better and are not more important.\xa0Let\u2019s make sure we are holding space for all voices so we may all benefit from everyone\u2019s gifts.\xa0\xa0\nLink mentioned:\xa0\n\nJoin my September Influence & Ignite Retreat for small business owners: shamelessmom.com/retreat\n\n\n\ufeffWe love the sponsors that make this show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on our website: https://shamelessleadership.com/sponsor\nInterested in becoming a sponsor of the Shameless Mom Academy? Email our sales team at sales@adalystmedia.com.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices