When discussing advantages and disadvantages of well-known personality traits, such as extroversion-introversion, we need to fully understand the personality-behavior relationship.

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 ...

If you're a fan of movies, you probably admire a lot of extroverts. Many extroverted personalities are attracted to show business, but extroverts are also often drawn to many other careers. Someone ...

Extroversion exists on a continuum, and very high levels can create challenges. At extreme levels, extroversion may lead to boredom, interrupting, or attention-seeking. You can shift your level of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Extroverts get a lot of shade for their energy—they’re seen as “too much,” “too loud,” or “always on.” But the truth is, ...

In 2012, Susan Cain’s book “Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking” came out, and the world hasn’t stopped talking about introverts since. “For a long time, introversion was ...

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

If I ever need a reminder that I’m not a natural extrovert, I need only to look at the journal I kept during the early days of my improv classes. “I am having incredible dread about improv tomorrow,” ...

I love people. Hanging out and talking business gives me energy. Having ideas and running thought experiments with inspiring founders is something I could do all day. Are you the same? If you can ...