To illuminate these two opposite orientations, I’ll give an example of a byplay between an extrovert, Mrs. Claire Carter, and an introvert-narcissist, Mr. John Miller. When Mr. and Mrs. Carter made ...

Introverts aren't being dramatic—they're experiencing a genuine neurological difference in how they process social interaction. Research has shown that introverts have a more sensitive response to ...

After growing up convinced he was somehow flawed, Peter Vogt realized he was simply an introvert in an extroverts' world. Now he teaches others how to embrace the power of their deep-thinking brains.

Identifying as an introvert is the first step. Here’s what you can do after you know the limits of your social battery.

Introverts are incredibly successful in how they communicate, says psychology expert Stefan Falk, who has spent 30 years ...

When fellow Psychology Today introvert blogger Sophia Dembling and I recently chatted by phone, we discovered that we both like communicating in sound bites—an efficient use of our introverts' energy.

What is an ‘otrovert'? Mental health experts explain the personality type that balances introversion and extroversion, why ...

Let’s be honest—workplaces are built for extroverts. Open offices, endless meetings, networking events—it’s like an energy-draining obstacle course for introverts. But that doesn’t mean you can’t ...

As a leadership consultant who studies workplace psychology, I've spent more than 30 years helping thousands of individuals and CEOs at multimillion-dollar organizations. I've always been observant of ...

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

Social introverts, thinking introverts, anxious introverts and restrained introverts all have positive qualities.