16 Strategies To Being An Effective Introverted Worker (3 of 4)

Getting Emails to Work for You

While human connection is important, it is worth noting that we all have access to email. What’s nice about this is that not all work interactions require an in-person meetings or face-to-face chats. Make sure you use your emails to your advantage, as it’s a powerful tool that’ll help you communicate with your colleagues. You can always fall back to this method if this is more comfortable for you, as emails provide a lot of benefits. The biggest is that it helps you to organize your thoughts and ideas and put it on paper.

Another approach you can consider is typing out a list of suggestions or ideas, printing them out, and handing the list out to your colleagues prior to meetings.

Proving That You Are Reliable

The introverts that excel in the workplace are quite the reliable people. In fact, most managers and other individuals prefer working with introverts for a few reasons. One is their careful listening skills, and the other is their ability to think beyond themselves and think more about what’s best for the whole group. If you focus on being yourself, introverts can show off their reliability quite well, as others realize that they’re not only reliable, but also empathetic, and can make remarkably great decisions.

Supporting Coworkers

Funny enough, a study from Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania discovered that introverted managers are quite the supporters.They take a shine to more proactive employees and even go as far as helping them succeed in their careers. The study showed that they help others succeed by listening carefully to their suggestions and supporting their endeavours. Even if you’re not a manager, there is nothing stopping you from acting like one.

Finding The Sweet Spot

The sweet spot between stimulation and interaction is the key and this is especially important for an introvert. While introverts may instinctively feel like less is better, the reality is that you need to find a balance. You need enough stimulation that you can be effective, but not too much that you’re overwhelmed.

The reality is that most introverts don’t really need to be constantly alone. That being said, way too much small talk can also be draining, as well when introverts long for deep and engaging conversation. Knowing your limits, so you don’t slip into boredom is the key that can help you interact with your coworkers better throughout the day.