Helping Quiet Professionals Achieve Extraordinary Career Growth While Avoiding Burnout

Steven Claes has spent +20 years helping companies build better workplace cultures. He serves as the Chief Human Resources Officer at Montea, a publicly traded company. Steven created The A+ Introvert to share actionable career growth strategies with his community of 145,000 professionals who want to lead without pretending to be someone else.

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Silent Leadership Works Better Than the Roadshow

Nov 8, 2025

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9 min read

Seven conversations replaced a 40-slide deck. Silent leadership works when you map power and impact, send clear asks, and build trust through quiet leadership instead of performing on stage.

Self Management

Self-Management Techniques That Kill Scope Creep in 5 Minutes

Nov 1, 2025

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8 min read

Stop drowning in "just one more thing" requests. These self-management techniques help you name changes, protect your time, and maintain relationships through self management.

Self Management

Self-Management Method to Set Clear Boundaries

Oct 25, 2025

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7 min read

Stop saying yes and regretting it later. Learn the self-management method that lets introverts set clear boundaries, protect their energy, and maintain trust without guilt or overcommitment.

Psychological Safety

Psychological Safety at Work Through Writing Instead of Speaking

Oct 18, 2025

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8 min read

Most introverts avoid raising concerns because verbal confrontation feels risky. Learn how to create psychological safety at work using a simple written framework that protects relationships.

Avoiding Burnout

Burnout Prevention Through Two Simple Office Hour Windows

Oct 11, 2025

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6 min read

Burnout prevention doesn't require a sabbatical. It requires two 30-minute communication windows. Learn the CALM Method for avoiding burnout by protecting your energy without seeming unavailable.