Passion Perception Fuels Performance Inequality

Both introverts and extroverts experience similar levels of passion internally, but external perceptions favor extroverts, leading to unequal interpersonal rewards. This bias results in extroverted individuals receiving more support, opportunities, and encouragement, creating a self-fulfilling prophecy that enhances their performance. Conversely, introverted employees recognize this discrepancy, leading to increased pressure on them to project passion, which subsequently heightens their stress and risk of burnout. This creates a detrimental cycle where the introverts, feeling compelled to match the perceived passion of extroverts, face greater exhaustion.