Though not everyone falls clearly into one of two distinct categories, in work and in life, there are introverts and extroverts. Introverts, by nature, typically recharge their emotional batteries by spending time alone. In fact, their energy can seem entirely drained when they’re around other people for extended periods of time. Extroverts, by contrast, thrive on mingling with other people. They don’t mind large crowds, and they generally prefer the company of others to solo downtime.