A Joosr Guide to… Quiet by Susan Cain: The Power of Introverts in a World that Can’t Stop Talking

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Our society overlooks and discourages introverted behavior, but introverts have unique and valuable qualities that help shape the world we live in every day.

The power of introversion isn't something you hear discussed much. Extroverts seem to be in demand as leaders, in the media, and everywhere else you look. With so much attention focused on extroversion, it can be easy to overlook the unique strength, resolve and persistence introverts possess, but this book aims to change that. In Quiet, you will witness the power and talent of introverts, see their potential for greatness, and learn how to build a better balance between those who speak up and those who prefer to remain quiet.

You will learn:

· Why society puts more value on extroverted behavior and ideals

· How to create a great work environment where introverts can thrive

· How to raise an introverted child when you're an extroverted parent.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Joosr
• Release date: Jul 8, 2015
• ISBN: 9781785670626

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What’s it about?

Most people assume that the charismatic American President who enraptures audiences with his powerful speeches and easy smile is an outgoing extrovert. But in fact Barack Obama is an introvert – along with many other famous achievers past and present including Charles Darwin, Frederic Chopin, T.S. Eliot, Eleanor Roosevelt, Steven Spielberg, and Steve Wozniak. Some of the world’s greatest minds are or were introverts. There are many talented introverts amongst us: quiet and self-effacing, but with a rigor, persistence, and powerful concentration that often go unnoticed.

Unfortunately our society favors extroverts and underestimates the power of introverts. The bias exists in large part due to a lack of understanding about how introverts think, feel, and react differently from extroverts. The effect of this ignorance is that corporate America, religious institutions, and even schools and colleges cater to one personality style to the detriment of the other.

Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World that Can’t Stop Talking celebrates the qualities of inner strength, resilience, and prudence that introverts possess. It also tackles the problems faced every day by introverts and shows how they can be overcome. Author Susan Cain takes us behind the scenes of famed personal development workshops, through the hallowed hallways of Harvard Business School, and inside an fMRI machine, to present the real-world stories of introverts as well as her own personal experiences as