Introvert People

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I am classified with introvert people. There is the negative hidden assumption people often apply to my groups, specifically, “introverts cannot do anything”. I will give evidence, facts, numbers and opinion to prove it wrong. First, many introverts show their outstanding in leading others. As stated in USA Today, about 40% of top executives test as introverts. According to Huffington Post Journal, Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg and many other leaders through history have been identified with introverts. Besides, particularly, in the opinion of Dembling - the author of The Introvert's Way: Living a Quiet Life in a Noisy World , introverts concentrate on thinking things through thoroughly and preparing projects before making …show more content…

Based on data from Statistica, in 2013, under the leadership of Bill Gates, Microsoft had a net income of 23.15 billion U.S. dollars. This figure shows not only the success of Microsoft but also the talent of Bill Gates. According to American express, introverted leaders tend to be greater listeners, which is the vital element in leading others. A study conducted by a professor from Harvard Business School, whose name is Francesca Gino declared that combination between enthusiastic teams and quiet bosses can be create great success, because introverted leaders listen carefully to what followers share. For example, Mark Zuckerberg is CEO and Co-Founder of Facebook social network. Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg said in interview with The New York Times in 2010: Zuckerberg “is shy and introverted and he often does not seem very warm to people who don’t know him, but he is warm”, “He really cares about the people who work here.” As stated in the Truity, Zuckerberg is the most famous introverted entrepreneur, simultaneously the most famous entrepreneur, and shrewd business extrovert - COO Sheryl Sandberg is being with him. This movement in teamwork is necessary for balancing company …show more content…

According to Time magazine, J.K. Rowling is the role model we get when we should concentrate on the qualities we should think of very highly: kindness and work. J.K. Rowling writes wonderful books, and her stories have helped thousands of people get over hard times. As reported by The Telegraph, JK Rowling has inspirited who love Harry Potter. In Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, JK Rowling wrote: “Happiness can be found even in the darkest times if one only remembers to turn on the light”. Cassidy Stay, who is 15 years old, read this quote from the book at the memorial for her four siblings and parents after they were killed by a shooter of gun. A campaign on the Internet to get J.K. Rowling to contact the teenager results in the famous writer writing to Cassidy in the voice of Dumbledore. A wand, a book with Rowling’s signature, an acceptance letter from Harry Potter's school -Hogwarts, a list of school provisions went with the handwriting note. Besides, spokesman for J.K Rowling announced the Daily Mail in 2014: “We can confirm that J.K. Rowling was in touch with Cassidy Stay, however, the contents of the letter remain private.” Another example of introvert influence people is Bill Gates. Bill Gates is named “one of the 100 people who most influenced during the 20th Century” by Time Magazine. In accordance with Techuntold, Bill Gates is so brave and confident to accomplish his idea of business