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Ep 53 The Quiet Advantage: Elevating Introvert Leaders with David Boroughs
<p>What if everything you were told about needing to speak up, be more visible, and "put yourself out there" was actually the wrong advice?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode I speak with David Burroughs, retired corporate leader and author of <em>The Extrovert's Guide to Elevating Introvert Leaders in the Workplace</em>, about the hidden personality bias that quietly holds introverted talent back, not because introverts lack ability, but because the system was never designed with them in mind.</p><p>We explore:</p><ul><li>Why changing yourself to fit the culture is exhausting and ultimately ineffective</li><li>How well-meaning leaders accidentally shame the very people they're trying to include</li><li>What small but powerful shifts organisations can make to unlock introverted talent</li><li>Why diversity without belonging is meaningless</li></ul><p>If you've ever felt like you were performing a version of yourself just to be taken seriously, this episode is for you.</p>