What if charisma is leading—but not listening?

Last week, we explored the often-overlooked strengths of introverts. This week, we're turning the spotlight on extroverts—the energetic, visible forces in our teams. When led well, their energy sparks collaboration, innovation, and momentum. But left unchecked, it can overwhelm—or even mask deeper contributions. Ready to explore how to lead extroverts in ways that amplify everyone’s strengths?

The positive impact of Extroverts leaders.

Why This Matters

Extroverts bring powerful assets to the workplace:

• High visibility & presence — ideal for leadership, facilitation, stakeholder engagement

• Fast thinkers & connectors — excel in networking, pitching, and group problem-solving

• Socially energized — encourage teamwork, morale, and shared momentum

When aligned strategically, extroverts can drive culture, progress, and purpose. Leaders who harness their enthusiasm andensure clarity and balance accelerate team performance.

Common Challenges

Even natural-born extroverts can face barriers:

1. Difficulty with deep, solo work — struggles with focus-heavy tasks

2. Tendency to dominate discussions — can unintentionally overshadow quieter voices

3. Risk of burnout — overstimulation from back-to-back interactions

4. Missed nuance — speaking before pausing can overlook vital details

5. Assumed leadership capacity — visibility can lead to shallow role expectations

Try This Instead - 3 Ways to Lead All Personality Types

Here are four actionable shifts leaders can make today:

• Build in solo reflection time — schedule 60 minutes/day for focused work

• Coach structured listening — pause, paraphrase, invite quieter input

• Model sharing the spotlight — publicly credit others, ask quieter teammates for thoughts

• Balance energy with depth — pair extroverts with introverts for grounded brainstormingHere are simple, high-impact shifts leaders can make:

Extroverts don’t need to quiet down—they need structure and self-awareness to thrive. Leadership is about tuning the energy, not muting it.

This week, choose one strategy—whether it’s solo time, structured listening, or credit-sharing—and implement it. Observe how energy becomes intentional performance.

Next week, we’ll conclude by exploring balanced teams, where introverts, extroverts, and ambiverts come together to drive extraordinary results. Let’s build teams that thrive on diversity of style. Become a Fit to Lead leader.