If you are an INTJ and you are in business, then you are a quiet high achiever with intense focus. Not contributing unless you would add value. Probably a little bit annoyed by everyone who is just mindlessly talking.
But here is what I want you to know: Your calm confidence might be mistaken for detachment. Your independence, for aloofness.
Yet, and behind that quiet exterior, all the extraordinary things are happening. The patterns others miss, the logic, the connectedness of everything.
And I think the future of leadership isn’t about being the loudest – it’s about being the clearest. Deep thinkers guiding with clarity, vision and purpose.
And if this is you. Be proud of your uniqueness.
Your quiet drive for mastery & meaning is rare, and remarkable. And always remember – your intensity is not a weakness to soften, it’s a strength to honour. You don’t need the spotlight – your clarity is the light.
And you are where the next evolution of leadership starts. It’s time to show up. It’s time to shine your light.
And it’s time to rise as an introvert.
Meet the author
Susanne Rauer, Executive Master Coach at GAIA Coaching – Executive Coaching Sydney, March 2023.
An Executive Coaching Point of View (ExCoVi)
As an Executive Master Coach and Trainer, I am very fortunate to work with various talented, high-achieving and wonderful people. Every time I coach, I learn something new about my client, our society and myself. The summary of thoughts is based on emerging themes across all kinds of interactions I have; be it one-on-one executive coaching, group coaching or coaching training. ExCoVis are meant to invite people to think differently based on scientifically or statistically proven understanding and lateral thinking. None of the content is meant to offend anyone in any way and is rather an invitation to discuss different executive points of view with respect and integrity. The content is shared to raise awareness and to inspire people to integrate their conscious and unconscious mind and therefore transform unconscious behaviour into conscious behaviour.
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