The introvert s guide to making a difference kahnweiler, jennifer b. I feel most at home at the front of a large group giving a present. The power of introverts in a world that cant stop talking by susan cain is a 2012 crown publication. Nyt bestselling author susan cain shares the powerful.
I am constantly told to be louder even when i feel like im shouting. The book explores what cain calls the extrovert ideal, where our society values charisma and teamwork. They are the ones who prefer listening to speaking. However, unbridled extroversion can lead to disasters, such as the fall of enron and the 2008 financial crisis. A charming, articulate man, he confided to me that his interest in.
The power of introverts in a world that cant stop talking, cain explores introversion through psychological research old and new, personal experiences, and even brain chemistry, in an engaging and highlyreadable fashion. Since her 2012 ted talk was posted online it has been viewed over 17 million times. The power of introverts official book trailer youtube. Susan cain is the cofounder of quiet revolution and the author of quiet. The introverts who are the subject of susan cains new book, quiet, dont experience their inwardness in quite so selfcongratulatory a way.
Bill gates names the power of introverts one of his alltime favorite ted talks. Cain is also the author of the bestsellers quiet power. I got to spend seven years in splendid solitude writing a book called, quiet. Passionately argued, impressively researched, and filled with indelible stories of real people, quiet shows how dramatically we undervalue introverts, and how much we. Announcing the quiet revolution the power of introverts. Her writing on introversion and shyness has appeared in the new york times, the. The power of introverts in quiet, author susan cain contends that whether youre an introvert or an extrovert affects every aspect of your life. The book that started the quiet revolutionat least onethird of the people we know are introverts.
A third to a half of americans are introverts, according to author susan cain, but theyre often marginalized. From then i have been searching to know more about introverts like articles, videos, books, etc. It defines who our friends and lovers are, which careers we choose, and whether we blush when were embarrassed. Best nonfiction book of 2012 quiet has been voted the best nonfiction book of 2012. From the author of the introverts way, a friendly and accessible guide to dating and relationships for introverts. Her book is in its seventh year on the new york times bestseller list, has won numerous awards, and has been translated into more than forty languages. The reason is that her book and talk made a lot of people feel heard for the first time. By delving into introversion, cain also seeks to find ways for introverts.
The power of introverts in a world that cant stop talking quiet by susan cain summary. In a culture that praises the extrovert ideal, introverts are dramatically undervalued and because of this, society is losing out. Love is tricky for everyoneand different personality types can face their own unique problems. Introversion is misunderstood because it is counterintuitive. The power of introverts in a world that cant stop talking, led to a ted talk speech, which today has more than 19 million hits. I love the myersbriggs personality test and the introvert extrovert aspects in particular. Susan cain instigates a quiet revolution of introverts. Susan cains talk about the power of introverts has been viewed over 10 million times. Susan cain, right, holds a meeting with employees of quiet revolution, the forprofit company she founded that is focused on the work, education and lifestyle of introverts. Quiet has a message that deeply resonates with introverts. With her inspiring book, she permanently changed the way we see introverts and the way introverts see themselves. Our lives are driven by a fact that most of us cant name and dont understand.
After i read quiet, i wanted to shout im an introvert. She has since devoted herself to leading the quiet revolution to empower introverts. The power of introverts in a world that cant stop talking was published january 24, 2012. New york times bestseller experience the book that started the quiet revolution a smart, lively book about the value of silence and solitude. The power of introverts in a world that cant stop talking by susan cain. The shout would have been a whimper, and then i would have been upset with myself for not yelling louder.
I interviewed susan cain, the new york times bestselling author and the worlds foremost expert on introverts. Unleashing the power of introverts introvert susan cain is here to make the case for people who like to work in peace and quiet. Susan cain is a graduate of princeton and harvard law school who worked as a corporate lawyer before deciding to write quiet. My partner and i both saw ourselves in the portrait of introversion cain expertly paints for the reader. The power of introverts in a world that cant stop talking. Introverts and the making of a quiet revolution cbs news. We highly recommend this book to all introverts and to. As chief revolutionary of quiet revolution, cain is on a mission to share the secret. The power of introverts in a world that cant stop talking, i met a scientist performing groundbreaking work on social anxiety disorder. Susan cains quiet argues for the power of introverts. As an introvert often called upon to behave like an extrovert. As an introvert, i was like many of the cases mentioned in cains book taught to believe these aspects of myself were negative personality traits. I know youre all thinking something along the lines of what.
In the process, i came to know the people who are quiet, shy, solitary, etc are considered as a category called introverts. Ive seen susan cains ted talks, video and knew i would have to read her book, it was just a matter of fitting it into my schedule. Introverts may be an odd audience for a book about power and leadership concepts that necessarily involve the tiring and unappealing prospect of having power over, and leadership of. Susan cain is the author of the sunday times and new york times bestseller quiet. In quiet, cain contends that western society is designed around an extrovert ideal that celebrates those who are bold and charismatic. Quiet by susan cain will change how you think about introverts forever. The secret strengths of introverts, a followup book focusing specifically on children and teenagers. The power of introverts 12 in researching my book, quiet. Asked what inspired her to write the book, cain likened introverts today to women at the dawn of the feminist movementsecondclass citizens with gigantic amounts of untapped talent. Unleashing the power of introverts january 30, 2012 introvert susan cain is here to make the case for people who like to work in peace and quiet.
Seuss, steve wozniakthat we owe many of the great contributions to society. I have watched susan cains ted talk and longed to read this book. Quiet by susan cain has been on the best seller list for more than 5 years now. Now the author of the introverts way offers a guide to romance that takes you through the frequently outgoing world of dating, courting, and relationships.
The original book focused on the workplace, and susan realized that a version for and about kids was also badly needed. Quiet, reserve, thoughtfulness, and patience can bring balance and depth to relationships and advantage in negotiations. The book includes fresh information on the unique challenges faced by introverted women, how leaders can shape a more introvertfriendly workplace, customized hiring and coaching strategies for introverts, and the positive correlation between introverted leadership and. When it published, i thought id give my ted talk, and then i could go home for seven years and write another book.
Thoughtprovoking, reflective, accessible summary from publisher. The power of introverts in a world that cant stop talking, which has sold over 2 million copies and been translated into more than 30 languages. The power of introverts in a world that cant stop talking by susan cain is on sale in hardcover and ebook everywhere books are sold. Susan cain is the cofounder of quiet revolution llc and the author of the awardwinning new york times bestseller quiet. As of 2015, two million copies of the book had been sold worldwide, making it a bestseller, and an essential for any introverts bookshelf. In the seven years of research leading up to the publication of quiet in 2012, susan uncovered the slow rise of the extrovert ideal in the public and american workplace. Your personality type influences your choice of partner, friends, career, and lifestyle, as well as how those choices play outfor instance, how you advance in your. Daniel gilbert, author of stumbling on happiness named one of the best books of the year by people o. Her book has been a new york times bestseller for well over three years and has. The power of introverts in a world that cant stop talking is about being an introvert in todays society.
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