Introverts make the best employees, but they are often taken for granted. Unfortunately, we live in a world designed for extroverts, so most people see introversion at work as a nasty thing or something to be ashamed of.
When we think of great employees, we often think of people that are loud-mouthed, outspoken, and have the ability to socialize with everyone.
Most introverts don’t think they fit into such work environments because they’re shy, sensitive, and sometimes don’t seem to do well in office settings that require excellent communication skills and teamwork.
As a result, most companies overlook them even though they’re creative and analytical, and bring more value to the company than those that put themselves in everyone’s faces.
Introversion isn’t something we have to hide or be ashamed of. Our extroverted work environments have a lot to benefit from our introverted personalities.
Here are the top 9 reasons why introverts make the best employees and what you’ve been missing out on.
Reasons Why Introverts Make the Best Employees
Introverts are fantastic listeners.
Introverts have a rich inner imagination. They love to sit back and observe things, so they’d rather listen than talk. They have a pretty small social battery, so they’d rather use their energy to engage in meaningful conversations than small talk.
Introverts are very deep and analytical. They not only listen to what people say but also pay attention to subtle signs like mood changes and body language. This helps them to spot things that other people overlook or get a different insight about something than everyone else.
So when they’re saying something, they have facts, data, and experience to back what they say.
Introverts are very intentional people
This is closely tied to the first point.
Most introverts are very intentional. They’re intentional about their families, work, relationships, and even the conversations that they have with others. They never say or do things that are not valuable to the causes or people they care about.
They’re very attentive to details, so they also deliver what is needed at the present moment. You’d hardly hear an introvert saying things out of context or just spilling information without carefully thinking about it first. Before they take an action, they have greatly considered their pros and cons and decided to stick to their choice.
They’re generally more productive
Most introverts love keeping to themselves and focusing on deep, meaningful work. When they focus on their work, they go deep into it and shut out external distractions.
Typical introverts get more work done because they don’t socialize like everyone else. They usually don’t have time for workplace drama or to find out what other people are doing. Their productivity level is higher than everyone else’s.
This is why most introverts thrive in remote jobs because working from home automatically eliminates all workspace distractions, which enables them to focus on the things that are truly important.
They work independently.
This also contributes to their high productivity levels. While introverts might be comfortable working in teams and sharing ideas with other people, they’re perfectly fine working on their own.
Once they’re aware of what they have to do, they go neck-deep and focus on that task until it’s completed. They don’t follow the crowd or wait for someone else to finish the task first so that they can gain inspiration.
What does this mean for employers? This means that they can work under little to no supervision, and they don’t have to be micromanaged or overly motivated. They just do what they have to do because they have to do it.
They know when to stop
We live in a culture that values never-ending work. Everyone is trying to be hyper-productive and outwork every other person. Most introverts, however, know when to stop and move, especially when it comes to decision-making.
They take their time to think things through, create a plan, and be disciplined and consistent with it. Extroverts, however, get very excited about certain desires and dreams that they don’t take the time to create a plan. They’re so excited about the rewards that they take huge risks they can’t handle. In less than no time, the plans start crashing on them.
Introverts make the best employees (and even employers) because they’re not quick to follow the next trending thing. When they have an idea, they’ve probably ruminated on it for months.
Introverts make the best employees because they are passionate people
It’s no surprise that the most successful and inspirational people in the world are introverts. Introverts make the best employees because it’s easy to get them passionate about a cause, vision, or idea.
Introverts commit 100% when they believe that they’re doing what they’re supposed to do and their actions will impact a lot of people positively.
They don’t have to do so much for their commitment and passion to a cause to be evident. It just shows. This is why they rise to the top of their careers or get leadership positions very easily.
Introverts can be very shy, hate speaking in public, or even run away from socializing with people in large gatherings. But when you give them a task or place them in charge of something they’re genuinely interested in, they will leave their comfort zones to ensure that it works.
They know how to build strong, meaningful relationships
Introverts are not antisocial. They’re just selectively social. They dislike small talk or chatting over things that don’t interest them, so they’d rather have 1 amazing close friend than 100 chat buddies.
This applies to both personal and professional relationships. If you don’t share the same values with them or help them gain insights during a conversation, they wouldn’t have you around for long. They value quality over quantity.
Because of this, you’re pretty sure of the quality of the friends they keep. You’re sure that they’re surrounded by honest, dedicated, and insightful people if they have those traits.
Introverts are humble
Introverts are typically humble. When they’re working in teams, they’re okay with being in the background and allowing others to take the credit, especially their employers. They contemplate things on a deep level, so they can be very smart and insightful but wouldn’t try to show off or act smarter than everyone.
They rather enjoy the process that led up to the success than bask in the success itself.
This trait makes them overlooked in their workplace because they don’t try to drag the spotlight. Extroverts are very quick to take the glory for an achievement (even though they deserve it because they’ve worked hard), but introverts are comfortable leading from behind and ensuring that everything goes smoothly.
Most introverts who don’t follow this trend often have personality disorders like narcissism.
Introverts make the best employees because they are creative
Introverts make the best employees because they have tons of creative ideas up their sleeves. If you hire an INFP or INTP who are masters of creative thoughts and ideas, you’ll most definitely have ingenious ideas.
Now, this doesn’t mean that extroverts are not creative. Most of them are. But introverts are deep thinkers who are quick to observe trends and analyze things.
They think outside the box and spend most of their time meditating and reflecting on things, more than their extroverted counterparts. So it’s easier for them to spot patterns and come up with innovative ways to solve problems in the company.
Conclusion
So, there you have it.
If you’ve been contemplating hiring an introvert for a seemingly extroverted role, this may just be your sign. Finding out their specific introverted types will also help you understand how they function and the best ways to relate with them.
