After writing my previous post, I was looking for a parallel between the mystery that is an Introverted Entrepreneur and an example that could bring it into a proper perspective.

What I did not know was that I was going to find similarities where I least expected them: A Well Known Comic Book SuperHero.

Introverted Entrepreneurs Are Moonlighting as Superman

Its tough when you are the founder of a business and an introvert, because someone on the team needs to be charismatic and a strong team leader.

Gary Vaynerchuk gives shares some wise advice in a youtube video about multiplying your strengths, and having other’s strengths overlap your weaknesses.

As someone who tends to shy away from the spotlight, It’s easy for an introvert to sink into the number 2 spot, but in the founder position, you are de facto the head honcho.

Company Culture stems from the top, and If the founding team isn’t showing proper leadership, planning and execution, the future of the business will be at stake.

This can sometimes cause us to decide if we need to step down from that leadership position and assuming another role.

The Alternative is to build a team with people on the same or even higher focus level than you and are determined to see it through. They will cover your weaknesses and you will cover theirs to make a solid problem solving unit.

What If No one else is suited to the task, or If I’m working solo?

If you happen to be the only person on your team who is best at interacting with people, problem solving and leading the team, you might find yourself in the position of the comic book character Clark Kent.

Clark Kent has a desk job as a reporter for the Daily Planet Newspaper and pursues his own interests, but he will only don a cloak as Superman when it’s necessary to reach out and help people that no one else is able or willing to.

Once Superman is off duty, he switches back to his more comfortable attire and resumes his lifestyle as Clark Kent, seldom considering the two lifestyles as in-congruent to the other.

In a similar sense Introverted Entrepreneurs Have to don our cloaks when needed, but sometimes social interaction on a large or small scale may be our kryptonite.

Working at a social capacity can be draining and leading a team or making sales can be a challenge. That’s why when we know of someone better for a task its easier for us to assume the role as backup/sidekick.

For those that are used to being a superhero (entrepreneur/leader) all of the time, our willingness to only suit up when needed may not be understood, but both types of people are still able to get the job done.

Although it takes a little more effort to step up to the leadership role, as an Introverted Entrepreneur I enjoy the challenge and continue to learn a lot from my experiences. As my businesses grow, I’ll build teams that are better suited at executing on certain tasks than I am able and give my all to wherever my strengths can lend a helping hand.