Introvert leaders: Still waters run deep We have been made to believe that extroverts are the best leaders in the business world. Extroverts generally possess dominant alpha traits that give them leverage and visibility enabling them to get promoted and hired faster than other candidates. The general perception is that these individuals are effective, go-getters, motivators and loved by colleagues and subordinates alike. However, do the other traits of extroverts such as their endeavor to be the center of attention and to control discussions, their tendency  to takeover tasks delegated to subordinates and their reserved  cautious reaction to proactivity from further down the chain of command, foster a growth environment or are introverts better apt in some cases to lead? According to a survey conducted by HBR in 2006: "65% of corporate executives viewed introversion as a barrier to leadership". Yet, it is estimated that introverts represent one-third of the population. This is of significance and therefore deserves a deeper understanding of this personality trait in order to know how to react and work with introverts. In a world that is far from the individualistic society that was marked by stereotyping of extrovert characteristics as leadership traits (aggressiveness, confidence bordering on arrogance, charisma....),  do these traits still hold in focus or are other "support" traits such as EQ and SQ needed? A study by Dr. Ronald E. Riggio published in 2011 found that when EQ was measured, extraversion was no longer an indicator of leadership. Extraverts who possess high skills