Embracing the introvert revolution: the future of inclusive meetings (2024)

FAQs

Is Gen Z more introverted or extroverted? ›

But here's an interesting fact: our State of Meetings report revealed that Generation Z has a higher percentage of introverts compared to other generations. And studies by Deloitte and McMaster University both support that conclusion: recent generations are becoming more likely to identify as shy and introverted.

Introverts tend to prefer smaller group interactions, so as a facilitator use your 1:1 meetings to have deeper conversations, and if someone has mentioned something interesting during the 1:1 that would be useful for the group, ask permission to raise it during the meeting.

A: No, introversion is not a form of neurodiversity. It is a personality trait and not a neurodevelopmental disorder. Neurodiversity usually refers to autism, ADHD, and dyslexia.

One of the reasons introverts enjoy alone time has to do with how introverts respond to rewards. Rewards are things like money, sex, social status, social affiliation, and even food.

On average, introverts and extroverts are the same in terms of intelligence. But statistics show that around 70% of gifted people are introverts. People are considered "gifted" when they exhibit above-average intelligence or a superior talent for something, such as music, art or math.

There's no clear answer to this question. Current tests consistently rate extroverts higher on the happiness scale than introverts. However, many of these tests measure degree of happiness using activities like socializing and interacting with the outside world, both of which extroverts need to thrive!

According to estimates, extroverts outnumber introverts by about 3 to 1.1 Introverts often find that other people try to change them or even suggest something is wrong with them. While introverts make up a smaller portion of the population, there is no right or wrong personality type.

Part of what happens for introverts is that our love of thinking can lead to overthinking and perfectionism. To prevent that, we have to err on the side of talking before we feel ready. In reality, we usually do just fine. After all, you're doing just fine every day when you speak naturally in conversations.

A pair of introverts is called an 'awkward'. A group of introverts is called an 'angst'. They're generally never found together in the wild, except by accident, in which case they will apologize for making eye contact, nod politely, then run screaming in opposite directions.

Yet she believes that while introverts tend to prefer small groups of close friends, it's also healthy for them to interact with acquaintances, or have friendly conversations with strangers. “All people benefit from those casual interactions,” Ms. Killam said.

How do introverts bond? ›

Introverts often prefer getting to know people in one-on-one situations. People who tend to be more introverted may date by meeting their date in familiar settings, having meaningful conversations, and taking the time to really get to know one another better.

Enjoy silent moments together. You don't have to talk every moment or fill in still and peaceful moments with movement. In her book, Introvert Power, Laurie Helgoe, PhD, writes, “We crave safe, comfortable, intimate, small-talk free connections. But we also want ample time to ourselves, space of our own, and quiet.”

Be patient, always listen and allow others to speak and express themselves. Respect the time of the person you are addressing, give them your full attention by being sensitive and not interrupting and over-talking. Consider your approach.

Introverts express their love in unique ways, such as through quality time, acts of service, deep conversations, respecting personal space, thoughtful gestures, and sharing vulnerabilities.

ALL personality types can be shy, anxious - or both. However, introverts are more likely to dwell in their own inner worlds and this means they are also more prone to experiencing mental health issues, such as anxiety and depression.