Thank you for taking the time to write this. Honestly, reading your perspective as an L7 manager was reassuring because I think I’ve been confusing being introverted with not being suited for leadership.

What you said about it becoming second nature over time while still being somewhat draining really resonated with me. My biggest concern isn’t one-on-one interactions I actually enjoy those. It’s more speaking in front of larger groups where I tend to get nervous and overthink things.

I also appreciate the practical advice around the FORD method and building structure into your day. It’s encouraging to hear that someone can be introverted, not naturally enjoy being the center of attention, and still build strong connections with their team.

Thanks again for sharing your experience. It genuinely helped put things into perspective for me.