Have you ever been told you're too shy, you're too quiet, and you don't speak up enough? Or maybe you've been called too sensitive, anti-social, or boring? I have — and sometimes still am. And that's ...

My husband Richard strikes most people as a natural extrovert. He can effortlessly engage with strangers, making easy conversation within minutes of meeting them. I, on the other hand, find networking ...

If you tend to look around at a party or big gathering and feel like it's a little too peoply out there, we get you. Being with other humans can be exhausting, but there are actually a few surprising ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Lien De Pau, founder of The Big Exit. Sell your biz for max value. Let's talk about something that doesn't get enough attention in ...

Discusses how introversion can enhance focus, creativity, and efficiency, leading to greater productivity. Blast at a Tennessee explosives plant leaves 19 people missing and feared dead, sheriff says ...

Introverts know that it's possible to spend too much time connecting with others. While social interaction can be fun and ...

Introverts are among the most misunderstood personality types. They tend to draw energy from spending time alone or with a small group of close friends. In contrast, extroverts gain energy from being ...

While we all know individuals who are wildly outgoing, plenty of fun to be around and occasionally even obnoxious, chances are we relate less to these extroverts and more to introverts or people ...

Humor writer Julie Vick is the author of Babies Don’t Make Small Talk (So Why Should I?): The Introvert’s Guide to Surviving Parenthood, a funny and sweet book that is a lovely companion and very ...