Feb 28, 2022
Do you know the difference between introvert, shyness, passive behavior, and social anxiety?
Many people confuse those terms and use them interchangeably. It took me a long to understand the difference. It is useful to understand what each one means so that you can focus on what you need the most.
Introversion is about your energy. Shyness is fear of people’s judgement. Social anxiety is extreme shy. Passive is not speaking up for what you need, want, and believe.
Overcoming social anxiety is liberating, overcoming shyness is joyful; overcoming passivity gives you control.
You can be mellow, soft-spoken, and assertive like the Dalai Lama.
Shy leaders may struggle to get buy In, inspire confidence in others, and protect their people.
Introverted leaders can be exceptional like Warren Buffet, Albert Einstein, Gandhi, Elon Musk, Bill Gates, Rosa Parks.
Passive leaders may struggle to protect others, give constructive feedback, maintain team morale, secure resources, earn respect, and get buy in.
If people describe you as nice, people-pleaser, obedient, doormat, hesitant, shy, selfless, submissive, then you may act passively.
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