Why We Need Introverted Leaders | Angela Hucles | TEDxBend

Athletes train to be their best by tapping into their "inner-introvert" and finding moments to lead. Hucles, two-time Olympic gold medalist, reveals why the special qualities introverts contribute to teams is invaluable for success.
Hucles is President of the Women's Sports Foundation and regular speaker on topics of sports leadership, equality, inclusion & safe spaces, anti-bullying, and the power of sport and its impact on personal growth and development. She is a member of the Advisory Board for You Can Play, a campaign dedicated to fighting homophobia in sports.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx

[@fredmcelroy2839]

Extroverts sing the song and Introverts write the song.

[@geensjc]

Yo this comment!!!!

[@stayswervin554]

Not really there’s a lot of introvert performers as well

[@anooa6268]

Yasssss

[@snehalshrestha]

@@stayswervin554 with red cheeks

[@mlanderson7731]

Well said

[@JKozlovable]

Being an introverted leader can be super exhausting, but it is rewarding work when you see the people around you grow.

[@GrubKiller436]

Extroverts are often charismatic and can bring people together. Introverts are the creative minds that give insights toward revolutionary futures.

[@datubangkas9908]

Introverts would rule the world...if we could get out of the house.

[@yvettewilliams8901]

True

[@aljontumbali5992]

@@yvettewilliams8901 true

[@siddu6003]

😂😂😂 lol that's so true

[@mindgames50]

Felt this in my soul

[@zahraahmed2209]

Lol😂

[@jedje]

Great leaders only step up in times that it is really necesarry. Good talk.

[@justinthomas5956]

This introvert thanks you Angela!

[@Holobrine]

And this one as well!

[@felycamarao8507]

"Imagine a world full of introverts." They laugh. Me: What an amazing world!

[@pastel_angel27]

like japan

[@seriesdrama6310]

Is Japan mostly introvert people?

[@danishdude6750]

Maybe it is because we think before we act.

[@hgff69]

Sadly, I'm living in a culture where introverts are associated with sociopaths.

[@DonMrLenny]

Macgyver De Quadros and the irony is that the actual sociopaths by term are the most extorveted people on the scale

[@eyesopen66]

Where is this, please?? I seriously would like too know? Thanks!0

[@aznsolja84]

Macgyver de Quadros forget them and leave them. Never align oneself to those that only bring one down and not elegate one up. Like you.. all my life Ive been brought down and disappointed even by family (both the giving side: dad side and the self centered side: mom side). Being too kind has it's bad side (smothering and limiting) as well as the truth and fact of a tyranic and overbearing side (you do what I want or you'll die trying to live the way you wish and are). Trust me.. I've been defeated and lost many times.. but I won't allow it no more.. and distance myself from those who don't support nor understand the least even if I have to be alone and by myself. It is better to be by oneself than in the company of those who limit and bring us down. There is always a way.. no matter how little you can stary. It is time to take and align ourselves to what makes us feel fortunate than to stick ourselves to those that makes us feel unfortanate, a curse, bad, as well as use us..

[@DarthVader20201]

Macgyver de Quadros sociopaths have a history of abuse and verbal abuse from the environment they live in, such as a school young kids trying to fit in with the popularity society. And also violent parents who likes to child abuse. The shooters are gun aficionados.

[@spiralsun1]

Macgyver de Quadros What culture is that?? It’s exactly the opposite!!

[@dawnmaletzke5816]

So great to see Angela Hucles leading in her quiet, strong way off the field!

[@juliede4338]

They are both needed. Everyone cannot all speak at the same time. Everyone cannot listen always. I am thankful for the mix.

[@misss9092]

I am an introvert, but believe that in our world we need both extroverts and introverts; neither is better than the other.

[@joshh6922]

Introverts should lead, and do lead often times, but behind the scenes. Extroverts are great at communicating ideas that introverts created.

[@JConestar]

I disagree. Extroverts are great communicators? Really. Think again. Introvert are much better communicators which requires both Listening and Talking. Extroverts are horrible at listening !! Listening is actually far more essential skill as a leader than speaking.

[@shwetarawat2732]

I also disagree ...

[@ariadnaponce1]

Totally agree!!!

[@paulabrown172]

As one of those 'introverted leaders' I felt very inspired listening to Angela share her story and journey. Great TED talk.

[@enissereyes-gavilan1682]

The three pillars of leadership development are being, knowing, and doing. I have become a better leader by applying each of these in my life. The doing part has been more difficult for me because I am so set in my ways that its hard sometimes to practice something else. Many business leaders today are disconnected with the employees they mentor. Part of the issue is that our main technique of developing leaders is averse to the kind of leadership we want. Therefore, leadership development needs to inspire being-level dimensions, the learning skill needs to propose stillness and space for deliberate observation. It’s tough to teach how to be. Training individuals with tools and representations is very diverse from just holding a space for leaders to be. I have found that giving contributors experiences, such as attentively walking outside in nature or sitting soundlessly in peer groups to listen to classmates share their lives allows leaders to go into their inward world as a powerful tool for educating the vigorous skills of purpose and self-awareness discipline.

[@pranaytony]

Extroverts are like stage actors, Introverts are like the technicians behind the working of that play!!

[@ashyaura]

Is there middle ground? Can you make a transition from an introvert to an extrovert?

[@pranaytony]

@@ashyaura Personally, I can change & go back to Introvert style, but majority Introverts can't change in to Extroverts, this change can lead to some mental health issues to Introverts!

[@ish-shv4475]

and the ambiverts are directors

[@pranaytony]

@@ish-shv4475 Ya May be!😊

[@ElusvOptmst1]

Excellent speech.

[@andrewfong2841]

I got the 96% of leaders are extrovert statistic and that we could possibly use more introvert leaders, but it was never really explained why an introvert would make a great leader

[@mikewallice2795]

You can google to find the answers. There are studies on it.

[@ahmadqatan4189]

thanks Angela excellent talk

[@angelagoodrige4486]

I find a great deal of energy in solitude, however I also really enjoy and need to be around people...I guess I would be considered an ambivert. It is pretty uncomfortable for me to talk about my own accomplishments, but I do like to boast about the wonderful accomplishments of those around me! I love how you transitioned over to the importance of creating a safe space that allows people to be themselves, and let the magic happen organically! Great TedTalk - thank you for sharing Angela Hucles!

[@davidrobinson9897]

Inspiring, thank you for sharing!

[@vivianjosephthomas6216]

I really realized my leadership potential with creative insights to conquer our extremely extroverted world.

[@eessa1727]

THank you and needed to hear this.

[@terisatoledo7812]

Excellent leadership skills. Excellent Ted talk. I understand and I’m more sensitive to introverts now. Thanks 🙏 for the lesson!!!

[@Jessica-dr4wf]

This is a great speech! Loved it.

[@mr.personality7762]

Who would of thought that I, 26 as of the 13th, could still feel as happy as a kid in a candy store, hearing something. Thank you.

[@worldofsoumya]

Yes, its not the matter of personality but, it is the matter of right decision making. Well said!👏👏👍💙

[@SpiritualHelper]

Inspiring 💯

[@emdigo]

Yes, the quiet times help in regaining strength! I also believe that leadership is all about service, team work - introverts have that in them!

[@ariadnaponce1]

Awesome! I love it! 🙌💖😌

[@vivianjosephthomas6216]

And I am very glad I did that now!!!😊

[@SnowOwl0101]

I need to watch more videos from here.

[@kosmique]

ted does a good job of kinda naturally having a nice niveau. pretty much 99% of what u click here is totally worth it and Im amazed by nearly every talk every time.

[@Nikhiyang]

had to go for a walk a couple days ago because I felt stifled by all the stimuli in my classroom...i felt like my entire body was charged (overexerted) and i needed to relax or i could collapse and pass out. i didn't even realize that it was part of my introvertness...i just needed space to breathe.

[@idontcaretbh2999]

Nikhiyang I have that same feeling often at school. People are so loud in some classes that I can literally feel like I'm going crazy, or wonder how everyone else is even tolerating this much noise. I've always been this way, very sensitive to sensory stimulation. I'm an introvert but I also think I'm a highly sensitive person (HSP). You might be as well, it's worth looking up!

[@Danskadreng]

Sounds like stress

[@rhodoralimjoco9571]

Well said mam

[@Iamleros]

A true leader speaking the truth.

[@shawn7086]

My inclination....Introverts internalize introspects intuitively Extroverts exhibit as excessive, exuberant extremists, excelling externally ,exceeding in expectations expediently, existing while insisting, exemplifying existence inclusively but excluding introverts as incapable, incompetent and incoherent, yet we are in tune,intelligent and internally and externally in-sync. Exactly ....

[@kosmique]

a shame this has no likes.

[@spiralsun1]

One of the best TED talks ever. We need Plato’s philosopher kings.

[@Project_mayhem94]

Extroverts = kings, Introverts = king makers.... Not fair... I wanna change that.. But how... All introverts question from Einstein to Emma Watson... Introverts have given and giving their lifeless life to this extroverted world.. Not fair just not fair.. Sorry if I offended..

[@troygardner1610]

dineshkumar chawre you could easily reframe that introverts are puppet masters and extroverts replaceable frontmen, most government, banking, entertainment and business shareholders probably actually operate closer to tha

[@yasseenmoussalli9581]

I know I'm a year late, but by that logic, I see nothing wrong with woth being a king maker. Influencing someone in power is as powerful if not more than being in power yourself. That's my theory at least.

[@caribaez5711]

I’m an ambivert and i want to be a leader some day. 🙈💕

[@seriesdrama6310]

Me either, i want to become neither entrepreneur or CEO.

[@alimohammad1934]

we are busy playing games in our room so you dont see us alot. we work in the day go home play same cycle everyday. i remembered in collage when they called me anti social.

[@Chikwandaful]

Anyone know the opening intro track/song please 🥺 Shazam has failed me 😭

[@pinkbagel69yearsago20]

There are no extroverts without introverts

[@seriesdrama6310]

It's depend basically.

[@benjamer200]

I’m an introvert named Ben so the thumbnail freaked me out

[@matthewmaguire3554]

Who would we be without all these theaters?

[@merci-jardine6728]

Tbh what was the point of this TED talk? Like am I missing something? She's saying so much but not giving the actual WHY we need introvert leaders.

[@hopesskylerr1]

Exactly why I’m in the comments lol

[@tc4003]

She is saying that there are a lot of extroverted leaders in the world even though they make up a small percentage of the population. In her example of subbing for a bold extroverted leader, she was still able to lead and guide her team in a different way than the extroverted leader but still helped and led her team to win gold at the Olympics. Given her example, introverts should be filling up more leadership roles because they are still able to lead but in a different way than extroverts. There is no need to bring negativity to someones speech just because you do not understand their message. Take the time to understand and listen.....

[@velse9869]

Introverts are the inventors of a product that extroverts are responsible for selling. Amazon, Microsoft, Apple, Google, Code, Cisco, Intel, Amd, Nvidia etc. Extroverts dominate employment, Introverts rule the world.

[@ishamkader2696]

3:34..MOST of my entire Career hard work efforts...⛩🛫🛬

[@JonSnow-yf1ze]

below the stage,, Is that lady talking to deaf people?

[@NikhilBlr]

yes

[@jonathanstrom7024]

There's a moral code for me, argue less listen more.

[@fragment7]

extroverts = money and self interest, introverts = humanity and self improvement. since extroverts love all those $, they don't want introverts to take over.

[@rafaelmelo2576]

What if I want to be rich, and care for my self interest, and at the same, want to become a better person and to make this world a better one?

[@silentecho4445]

Most people don`t like me too be myself, but screw that, then they wouldn`t like me no matter what I waz like, know what I mean?

[@aditi1708]

How about ambivert

[@lalialibegashvili1977]

What about the language learning? In Toefl I always get good scores but speaking.Because of that I've never get my license, even I had a deep knowledge in special field ...

[@LapuLapuMagellan]

How do you know whether you are introverted or extroverted?

[@Gillsing]

When you're alone, do you feel relaxed, or do you feel lonely? When you're in a group, do you prefer to talk, or to listen? Ask yourself questions like that. Or just google it. (Since it's been six days, I suppose that if you _really_ wanted an answer, you've already googled it.)

[@sharduldeshpande97]

you go and talk to a stranger

[@jemimamwafuga7514]

Read Susan Cain's QUIET.

[@DMV2240]

@@linahnanziri You are a social introvert like myself. It's a few tiers of introverts but we're a rare combo of balance 😉

[@Matthew-mr5cc]

I feel like I missed something. I heard a lot of emotionally manipulative non-verbal communication, and some ramblings about not being pushed to be something she wasn't. Where was the leadership? Where is the persuasive arguments that introvert leaders are a good thing?

[@merci-jardine6728]

Honestly I really thought I was missing something too idk the point was not driven or something😩..

[@wanmdaniel4086]

You forgot about ambivert

[@jarrodyuki7081]

its introverted intution not introvertes intj entj infj enfj are the leaders we need to have the ofreisgiht.

[@marcyu9582]

But they confuse introverts with shy extroverts.

[@jituumiyiuu5030]

We have introvert leaders like Vladamir Putin.

[@youngviet3957]

How about lil uzi vert

[@qwickvids1140]

young viet 😂😂😂😂 i just burst out laughing here. Thanks

[@DMV2240]

Genius 🧠

[@dawnwang1558]

I actually clicked off this video right after the first sentence when she said everybody can be a good leader, this is blatantly untrue. There’s people who are brilliant that would make terrible leaders.

[@sharduldeshpande97]

Did only the introverts watch this?

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[@Clipzperhour]

2020 lol

[@atamtaki9336]

yea yea yea american dream story, cliche

[@hamzaaures7060]

A lot of bla bla, bla bla and blabla...

[@montgisard7225]

Am lost in her bla bla

[@fahmimansor]

hm.. this is the worst TED talk i have ever heard.

[@annajolie228]

Why

[@andrewfong2841]

Anna Jolie Because she never actually said why introverts are needed and just there’s 96% extroverts

[@iamjust1normalgirlfromindi446]

@@andrewfong2841 i think, her talk was great. She said what 4 billion people, who don't usually speak up, wanted to say. Only the title was wrong🤷‍♀️