Check out some care that the extroverted professional should have in their work environment so as not to harm their career.
What is an extrovert like?
Before we go to the tips on how to correctly dose extroversion, it's interesting to understand if you're in this category, isn't it? In general, extroverts are those who are easy to communicate with. By becoming confident in an environment, they draw attention to themselves.
In addition to being the focus of attention, extroverts have other characteristics that we list below:
– Tendency towards impulsive behavior ;
– Easy adaptation to changes;
– Desire to always seek the new;
– Talent to lead;
– Comfort in being the protagonist of situations;
– Willingness to take risks.
This profile can both generate competitive advantages in the corporate environment and cause problems. It can be difficult to relate well with colleagues precisely because of this protagonism and dis-inhibition. Not everyone is comfortable with people who have this magnetism. And dis-inhibition can generate embarrassing situations without that being the intention.
Tips for extroverts to maintain good professional posture
As we explained earlier, extroversion can be both positive and negative in the professional field. There are those who manage to stand out to assume leadership positions due to their less inhibited behavior. However, there are those who have a difficult relationship with their colleagues because they let extroversion cross the line.
The secret to taking advantage of this profile to your advantage is to focus on the limits, that is, to understand how interesting it is to be the one who draws attention and relaxes the environment. Check out some effective suggestions that will help extroverts to conduct appropriate behavior in the company.
1. Observe more and speak at the right time
The extroverted professional likes to interact with co-workers, stay on top of events, express their opinions and make suggestions. These are very welcome attitudes in the organizational environment, but they must be practiced with common sense.
Talking too much is a negative point, as it can cause the image of a nosy and even immature person. The tip is to exercise your observer side and listen more, identifying the right moments to intervene with an opinion or even offer help. After all, nobody likes to be inconvenient.
2. Maintain formality and discretion
Always smiling, the extrovert is excellent company, very positive and in high spirits. But, you need discretion and caution not to be too informal. Excessive joking can compromise your professional credibility, causing the mistaken impression of being an irresponsible person who does not take his work seriously.
3. Communicate assertively
Being assertive means being direct without losing elegance and friendliness. An extrovert tends to be more inclined to embellish conversations by including other topics on the agenda.
But, be careful not to end up upsetting your colleagues or even generating a bad impression on the direct leader. It may seem that you are a person who is disrupting the environment and impeding productivity. That way, focus on saying only what is necessary, while still having a smile on your lips.
4. Keep Sensitive
Each individual has a series of other characteristics that complement their way of being, of looking at the world and dealing with others. In this way, inevitably, the professional needs to deal with co-workers with the most diverse profiles. This demands greater sensitivity from him to understand the best way to relate to each one.
The extroverted individual must take care that his impulses do not make him take inelegant and offensive attitudes towards those around him. When we act on impulse, we can easily hurt or disrespect other people. Do the exercise of reflecting before taking any action. This little time can be essential to maintain a good relationship with your colleagues.
5. Use the Rapport technique
The extrovert should take a valuable tip with him: communication actually happens when both parties understand each other in the established dialogue. In this sense, when addressing someone, address matters of interest to the other. In addition, it is crucial to consider how this approach will be carried out. The conversation must interest and involve the other.
Tone, volume, voice speed and even body posture make a big difference when used appropriately to the profile of the person you are talking to. In coaching, we attribute this behavior to a technique called Rapport.
In fact, the coaching methodology can help you identify your strengths and areas for improvement to become a more valued professional. It is an opportunity to identify whether your extroversion is being more positive or negative for your professional career.
6. Measure
The measure of relaxation in the work environment is to maintain professionalism. Obviously, it is pleasant to live with people who are in a good mood and who relax the atmosphere, but not too much. In the context of work, it is not appropriate to make jokes all the time or establish very intimate relationships with the people around you.
Excessive pranks can damage your image and make you that person everyone wants to avoid. The line between being laid back and obnoxious can be quite thin, especially at work. Be a professional, aware of your limits so you don't lose your composure and remain confident.
Relating is a talent of the extroverted professional. Make good use of it and promote your career growth!
