When we try to act like someone we are not, we sabotage ourselves. Introverts more than extroverts may do this simply because so much of what we engage in on a daily work day includes behaviors further along on the extrovert side of the introvert-extrovert continuum. Being in business meetings, giving presentations, taking telephone calls, any number of interaction activities can fool us into thinking that what we prefer to do is not useful. In fact, researching, preparing, thinking things through, communicating concisely in email, any number of solitary activities help strengthen us in the engagement.

By playing to our strengths and understanding what we do well, we can remain true to ourselves, which in turn will give us confidence in our professional lives.