Sofia is an introvert who likes quiet places and working alone.
She recently joined a team full of extroverts.
The team enjoyed talking a lot and being social.
At first, Sofia had a hard time with the team's
busy social dynamics.
She decided to step out of her comfort zone and adjust.
To build trust, Sofia practiced active listening.
In meetings, she listened carefully
to her teammates' ideas.
She worked on finding common ground by sharing her thoughts
and showing interest in theirs.
This helped her build rapport and improve team collaboration.
Sofia noticed that everyone had different communication styles.
She liked short and clear emails.
Her teammates liked group brainstorming and long talks.
By being open-minded, Sofia started
to see the good in their way of working.
She also joined the brainstorming sessions.
When problems came up, Sofia stayed calm.
She used her emotional intelligence and conflict
resolution skills to solve them.
For example, when there was confusion about deadlines,
she used assertive communication to explain clearly
without upsetting anyone.
Over time, Sofia learned how to notice nonverbal cues,
like body language and facial expressions.
This helped her understand her teammates better.
She also joined the team's feedback culture,
where everyone gave and received helpful feedback.
The team believed in shared accountability,
where everyone worked together and bid their part.
Sofia adjusted and found her own way to help the team succeed.
She learned that respecting differences and working
together are important for success.