Happening on TLNT: The Black Female Introvert

Dec 24, 2020

This article is part of a series called Happening on TLNT.

“When people expect a sassy, bold, dramatic, and highly communicative bearing, Black introverted women can leave the impression of being aloof, nonchalant, and unfriendly. Consequently, they often must work double-time to overcome misperceptions, masquerading as extraverts to make others feel comfortable with them.”

So explain authors Jeri Bingham and Rachel Cubas-Wilkinson in their TLNT article, “On Being an Introverted Black Woman in Leadership.” They further detail the unique struggles that Black female introverts face in the workplace, as well as what companies can do to address them.

Head over to TLNT to read “On Being an Introverted Black Woman in Leadership.”

This article is part of a series called Happening on TLNT.

Get articles like this

in your inbox

The longest running and most trusted source of information serving talent acquisition professionals.

Get articles like this

in your inbox

The longest running and most trusted source of information serving talent acquisition professionals.

Are women being given more lenient feedback by managers?

Peter Crush | Oct 16, 2024

Uncover a Hidden Recruiting Pool of Future Stars

Mark Murphy | Sep 16, 2024

How to motivate your superstar staff

Mark Murphy | Aug 2, 2024

Your employees with ADHD are struggling: Here’s how to help

Scott Kollins | May 7, 2024

Are Your Interviewers Getting Fooled by Canned Answers?

Mark Murphy | Jan 3, 2024