Good Vibes Only

   Introverts excel at what is known as "Servant Leadership." Because they lack the pathological need to be the smartest person in the room, they become master synthesizers. They do not just hear words; they understand context. Image Source/ Getty images For decades, our cultural shorthand for "leadership" has been synonymous with volume. We are told stories of the "Braveheart" executive—the charismatic, table-pounding orator who commands the room through sheer force of personality. From the bombast of political figures like William Ruto or Donald Trump to the high-octane personas that dominate our social media feeds, we have developed what Susan Cain calls the "Extrovert Ideal." We reward the loudest voice, the fastest talker, and the most aggressive self-promoter. But this 21st-century relic is crumbling. In a world defined by digital noise and complex, high-stakes volatility, the "Loud Myth" is being exposed for what it often is; f...