Introvert conversations are like jazz. Each player gets to solo for a nice stretch before the other player comes in and does his solo.

Introvert conversations are like jazz. Each player gets to solo for a nice stretch before the other player comes in and does his solo.

When an introvert cares about someone, she also wants contact, not so much to keep up with the events of the other person's life, but to keep up with what's inside: the evolution of ideas, values, thoughts, and feelings.

If the extrovert is trying to "cheer up" the introvert - extroverts are programmed to seek social rewards! - he or she may feel like a failure if the introvert remains unmoved.

Introverts are more effective leaders of proactive employees. When you have a creative, energetic work force, an introvert is going to draw out that energy better.

An extrovert is more likely to share immediate reactions and process information through conversation.

Quiet is might. Solitude is strength. Introversion is power.