There are often many misconceptions about introverts that depict them as too quiet, timid, unfriendly and even lacking in possessing the necessary qualities to be a strong leader. In general, categorizing people under a strictly introvert-extrovert binary provides a distorted understanding of who people are. Society has had the tendency to prize extroverted individuals who demonstrate loquaciousness, an outgoing nature and a sociable attitude. Successful leaders of nations, businesses, and the like are frequently deemed as extroverts, but this is simply not the case. The notion that success and favor are merely limited to those who are extroverted is erroneous, because some of the most successful people would consider themselves to be introverted. It is important to note that it is more common than not that people find themselves to retain qualities that reflect both extroversion and introversion, and that is why looking at these two popular personality types as a spectrum rather than a rigid divide is more beneficial in understanding who people really are and is more likely to circumvent fallacious judgments and assumptions. One is not necessarily better than the other, because in fact, people who are more extroverted and those who are more introverted balance each other out, and they each make their contributions to the world in different ways.

To the people who are specifically more likely to describe themselves as introverted, understand that introversion is power. It allows individuals to observe the world in a different manner. Extroverts may have a more natural inclination to talk to people, become energized in social situations and speak their mind, but introverts are more observant of their surroundings and the people they interact with. This is not to be mistaken with being shy or unfriendly. Introverts need to get to know a person fully before opening up to them, and so they are more likely to think before they speak. This does not mean that they don't like to interact with people; it just means that they value quality over quantity. To add, introverts don't close themselves off from the world. They know how to have a good time, but they also value their alone time as well. When it comes to interacting with others, introverts tend to listen than to speak, and this is actually one of the most key attributes of a good communicator. Introverts are able to understand people in a way that's much more profound as opposed to people who are more extroverted. They listen as opposed to being focused on what they want to say, and this gives them a significant advantage in getting to truly know people. Furthermore, when conversing, introverts like to engage in deeper conversations rather than small talk. They enjoy discussions that have substance and meaning; in other words, they prefer to have a reason to talk. Stemming from such misconceptions, introverts are labeled weird, but this couldn't be further from the truth. There is nothing inherently weird about someone who is introverted. The reason why they may get that reputation is because they tend to deviate from the status quo. They are different in the sense that they tend to be more attuned to what's on the inside as opposed to what's on the outside.

Both introverts and extroverts have admirable qualities, but it's safe to say that there have been several misunderstandings about what introversion entails. Being introverted is a great thing, because introverts are insightful and offer a fresh perspective on the world. Because of this, introverts have the potential to be incredible, powerful leaders who are more inclined to observe, reflect and empathize, all of which are equally needed to advance society and make the world a better place.