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Insights for Today's Leaders Survey Results, June 2009

Challenges Faced by a Sample* of Introverts in their Professional Lives

Average Score      Challenge

4.75                                  Networking events

4.50                                  Having energy for my professional interactions

4.00                                  Being recognized for my accomplishments

4.00                                  Finding a role that fits my personality

3.83                                  Gaining new clients

3.75                                  Advancing in my career

3.75                                  Building a strong professional network

3.75                                  Acquiring political power in my organization to get                                            things  done

3.63                                  Landing a new position

3.63                                  Developing relationships with others

3.50                                  Getting along with extraverts

3.50                                  Communicating with others

3.50                                  Participating in meetings

3.50                                  Making presentations

3.38                                  Leading meetings, teams, etc.

3.38                                  Being understood

3.38                                  Being effective in leadership roles

3.38                                  Managing conflict

3.13                                  Getting promoted

3.13                                  Managing subordinates

2.88                                  Feeling isolated

2.86                                  Getting along with my boss/superiors

2.50                                  Working effectively with colleagues

2.29                                  Retaining clients

Key:  3.00 = midpoint, with 1 being "not at all challenging" and 5 being "very challenging".

* These findings are based on a small number of newsletter subscribers and may not generalize to a broader population.

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