“Innies” are those quiet, reserved folks who take time to think before they comment. You will find that they adore being by themselves, thinking their own thoughts and saying little about what is going on for them. This behavior can cause average person to wonder and perhaps avoid this type. With “innies” being about 35 – 40% of population, leaving them behind can foil many an effort. Yet those who take time to get to know them understand all they can bring to team.

Assets they possess that can significantly help your team are:

* Creativity, including ability to connect seemingly disparate issues to come up with something innovative

* Great problem solving skills, combined with talent of holding various options open and in equal favor thereby avoiding “foregone conclusions” or “group think”

* Ability to discern alternatives and options not usually seen by others, as well as playing them out to logical, fruitful ends

* A strong dose of curiosity, which is often evident in their great questioning and outstanding listening skills

* Sharp perception about other people, which contributes to “smoke out” false people ,what’s not being said or what’s not functioning well on team

Now, who wouldn’t want this type of people to augment their team?

What gets difficult is that normal way world functions can be harsh for “innies.” Their initial tendency is to pull back and not let these great qualities shine. At same time, our independent research shows that “innies” desire to earn respect of others around them. Here’s how you can help them excel on your team (and in life):

Fairy: Yes, and I am going to show you how. Why is playing so much fun?

Teen-Kid: Because only adults are so dead-serious about everything?

Fairy: Yeah, that, too. But why does it feel so good?

Teen-Kid: Let's see, I do what I want, I play 'till I fall down. I get all sweaty...

Fairy: That's good. Keep going.

Teen-Kid: I don't really remember where I am, when I play, and soon it's evening, and I'm being called for dinner.

Fairy: So, what you're telling me is, you express yourself without restrictions, you stretch your body more than yesterday, your circulation is radical..., you forget that you're here, and there's no regard to time.

Teen-Kid: Yeah! That's what I meant.

Fairy: Do you know what 'business' is?

Teen-Kid: Being busy?

Fairy: Yes, and what else?

Teen-Kid: Being busy to make money?

Fairy: Right. At least people that are busy rushing around think so.

Teen-Kid: So, they think so, but it isn't like that?

Fairy: I tell you truth, what they 'DO' makes no difference.

Teen-Kid: Okay, so, when I play a game, or pretend to be Yul Brunner, or Telly Savalas I do something, don't I?

Fairy: Yes.

Teen-Kid: Then, doesn't what I do matter?

Fairy: No.

Teen-Kid: Hmmm. Wait a minute, so it's what I get out of it, right?

Fairy: Not exactly.

Teen-Kid: That's odd... What then am I playing for?

Fairy: It's not 'what' you do, and it’s not ‘what’ you ‘get’, it's 'why' you do it. Why do you pretend to be Yul Brunner?

Teen-Kid: Cause I like him and way he played in King and I.

Fairy: Sure, keep going.