Introverting as a route into reflective practice for leadership

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Research Article| October 13 2026

Inge Maria Aben

;

Juani Swart

Corresponding author Inge Maria Aben imda20@bath.ac.uk

Publisher: Emerald Publishing

Online ISSN: 1758-9568

Print ISSN: 1087-8572

2026

Emerald Publishing Limited

Licensed re-use rights only

Strategy & Leadership 1–19.

https://doi.org/10.1108/SL-02-2026-0096

Purpose

To consider the value and process of introverting and Moments of Introverting (MOIs) for leadership practice.

Design/methodology/approach

Qualitative, including visual methods.

Findings

Moments of Introverting (MOIs) help balance contrasting leadership demands.

Originality/value

The research shows the value of processification to stretch understanding of a personality trait and the value of MOIs for leadership development.

2026

Emerald Publishing Limited

Licensed re-use rights only

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