How introverted designers and design leaders can operate successfully in a world where the extrovert ideal is desired. Introduction In Susan Cain’s 2012 Ted Talk, “The Power of Introverts,” she said that we live in a world where the extrovert ideal is desired. As a leader in design, this certainly feels true for me. When people paint a picture of what a leader looks like, it often looks like this: A leader commands the center of attention. A leader is