The classic labels of introvert and extrovert have long been used to explain why some people thrive off of social interaction and why some people prefer solitude. While neither one is “better” than ...

Just recently I purchased the book, The Handbook of Solitude. I have not finished reading through it, but there was a great chapter on Introversion, Solitude, and Subjective Well-Being by John ...

Introverts and extroverts move through the world differently and sometimes friendships can suffer when those differences clash. Reporter Yowei Show, host of the podcast Proxy, explores the science of ...

Extroverts are often seen as happier, more successful, and socially gifted. But the same traits society rewards also come with real downsides.

Most introverts hate when they have to socialize and do anything that doesn’t fit into the carefully curated plan they have for the day. Extroverts, on the other hand, find pleasure in constant social ...

The modern workplace is built for extroverts. Extroverts are paid more, promoted faster, and rated more positively by their colleagues and managers. As such, it’s hardly surprising that many people ...

If you want to understand yourself better, there is no shortage of systems, beliefs, and tests out there offering help, from astrology, to corporate favorite Myers Briggs, to scientists’ preferred ...

There is a meme in modern therapy culture saying that you shouldn’t try to change – you are perfectly imperfect, and that the right people will accommodate your every idiosyncrasy. Relatedly, ...

If you love to socialize, have high energy that can't be tamed, and find a boost in morale by spending time with others, it's likely that you're an extrovert. Extroverts aren't afraid to be friendly, ...

In my experience, leaders of large companies tend to be outgoing. They like to work with and through others, and feed off the energy of others. Which shouldn’t be surprising. According to multiple ...