When a quiet introvert talks, heads turn, and that's power.

When a quiet introvert talks, heads turn, and that's power.

Introvert conversations are like jazz, where each player gets to solo for a nice stretch before the other player comes in and does his solo. And like jazz, once we get going, we can play all night. Extrovert conversations are more like tennis matches, where thoughts are batted back and forth, and players need to be ready to respond. Introverts get winded pretty quickly.

Introverts are collectors of thoughts, and solitude is where the collection is curated and rearranged to make sense of the present and future.

Extroverts are more responsive to high-intensity and "happy" stimuli, which may be why an extrovert gets frustrated at the less "readable" face of the introvert.

Asking others for input puts you in the driver's seat, and may feel less awkward than having to watch yourself on video.

Whatever kind of introvert you are, some people will find you 'too much' in some ways and 'not enough' in others.