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. She permanently changed the way we see introverts and the way introverts see themselves. Mar 07, 2016 quiet summary march 7, 2016 april 16, 2020 niklas goeke entrepreneurship, self improvement 1sentencesummary. The book lays out some strategies on how introverts can cope up with the world. Susan cain is the cofounder of quiet revolution llc and the author of the awardwinning new york times bestseller quiet. She worked as a corporate lawyer and then a negotiations consultant before deciding to write quiet. Everyone wants power and everyone is in a constant duplicitous game to gain more power at the expense of others, according to greene, a screenwriter and former editor at esquire elffers, a book packager, designed the volume, with its attractive marginalia. Thoughtprovoking, reflective, accessible summary from publisher. The secret strengths of introverts was released in may, 2016 from dial books in the u. A summary of the book quiet the power of introverts in a world that can. At least onethird of the people we know are introverts.
Teresa amabile, professor, harvard business school, and coauthor of the progress principle. Susan cain is the author of the sunday times and new york times bestseller quiet. May 21, 2012 this is the campaign that susan cain launches in her new book, quiet. Susan cain is the cofounder of quiet revolution and the author of quiet. Cain looks to dispel that belief and make an argument for the importance of introverts as leaders. Seuss, steve wozniakthat we owe many of the great contributions to society.
They are the ones who prefer listening to speaking. Passionately argued, impressively researched, and filled with indelible stories of real people, quiet shows how dramatically we undervalue introverts, and how much we. First book i have read on this subject, and thoroughly enjoyed getting an insight as an introvert into my extroverted friends. Mar 22, 2012 in fact, i read much of susan cains book shaking my head in wonder and thinking. Studies show that at least onethird of the people we encounter in our lives are introverts. In the world that quiet describes, more than 30 people who dislike. If you are an introvert in corporate america, you should spend your weekdays striving to get out there, mix, speak more often, and connect with your team and others, deploying all the energy and personality you can muster and retreat for. Translated into more than forty languages, quiet has appeared on many best of lists, spent more than seven years on the new york times bestseller list. The following are 10 of my favorite quotes and key takeaways from the book. Extroverts are more likely to get book deals and art exhibitions than their introverted counterparts. A charming, articulate man, he confided to me that his interest in. Named one of the top ten influencers in the world by linkedin, susan cain is a renowned speaker and the author of the awardwinning books quiet power, quiet journal, and quiet.
The power of introverts in a world that cant stop talking 01 by cain, susan isbn. An intelligent and often surprising look at what makes us who we are. In this summary of the book quiet, we outline the strengths, weaknesses and differences between introverts and extroverts and the implications for work and life. Quiet shows the slow rise of the extrovert ideal for success throughout the 20th century, while making a case for the underappreciated power of introverts and showing up new ways for both forces to cooperate. Cain argues that modern western culture misunderstands and undervalues the traits and capabilities of introverted people, leading to a colossal waste of talent, energy, and happiness the book presents a history of how western culture transformed from a culture of character to. Mahatma gandhithis quote is an excellent reflection of the authors focus in the book quiet. Cain argues that modern western culture misunderstands and undervalues the traits and capabilities of introverted people, leading to a colossal waste of talent, energy, and happiness. More and more, people are identifying as introverts.
Dec 10, 2017 many people believe that to be an achiever or a great leader, you must be an extrovert. The power of introverts in a world that cant stop talking has been written to inspire introverts into finding their inner power and using that to their advantage. Quiet is a fascinating book about the prejudice that our society faces against introverts, and why its unfounded, and how, as an introvert, you can overcome that, as well as just know yourself better. In fact, i read much of susan cains book shaking my head in wonder and thinking. Book summary of quiet by susan cain buy the book here. Passionately argued, impressively researched, and filled with indelible stories of real people, quiet shows how dramatically we undervalue introverts, and how much we lose in doing so.
The power of introverts official book trailer youtube. Einstein, an introvert, once said, its not that im so smart, its that i stay with problems longer. A cultural ideal the fact is, we in the west live in a world that prizes extroverts much more highly than introverts, and is, in many ways, geared toward and designed. The entire book was excellent, but these were the passages that resonated the most with me. Introverts, this week honors the uniquely quiet genius that is youin all your awkward, misfit glory. Its also a genius idea to write a book that tells introverts a vast proportion of the reading. The power of introverts in a world that cant stop talking, was released in january, 2012, from crown publishers in the u. Introverts are to extroverts what women were to men at that timesecondclass citizens with gigantic amounts of untapped talent.
Since her 2012 ted talk was posted online it has been viewed over 17 million times. Published by bonnie stroud, 14 days ago very well researched and insightful book. Sep 12, 2012 the book lays out some strategies on how introverts can cope up with the world. A great read that really helped me understand the difficulties that introverts face and also relatable with a lot of examples as i am also one.
Bookjuice participates in the amazon services llc associates program, an a. Maybe the extrovert ideal is no longer as powerful as it was. That book became a phenomenon, translated into more than 35 languages and on the new york times bestseller list for several years. Cains intelligence, respect for research, and vibrant prose put quiet in an elite class with the best books from malcolm gladwell, daniel pink, and other masters of psychological nonfiction.
Delving into the world of introverts in an insightful way, cain brings valuable understanding in how to either live life as an introvert or interact with one. Her writing on introversion and shyness has appeared in the new york times, the. The power of introverts in a world that cant stop talking book online at best prices in india on. Aug 12, 20 after reading susan cains bestselling book, quiet. In a world filled with loud, extroverted people its easy to bypass the quiet thinkers, and susan cain is. I cant speak for anyone else and i strongly recommend you to read the book in order to fully grasp the concepts written here. The power of introverts in a world that cant stop talking by susan cain is one of those books you think about long after youve finished reading.
Now its fine for me to turn down party invitations. The most important book published for a decade lynne truss sunday telegraph quiet is a very timely book, and cains central thesis is fresh and important. The power of introverts in a world that cant stop talking q. Introverts tend to take more time and persistence in solving problems than do extroverts. This book is a pleasure to read and will make introverts and extroverts alike think twice about the best ways to be themselves and interact with. The power of introverts in a world that cant stop talking by susan cain is a 2012 crown publication. What are some key takeaways from susan cains book, quiet. It is difficult to find good literature about introverts. The power of introverts in a world that cant stop talking by susan cain.
Or perhaps it is a normal book about a culture that feels very odd to me. The power of introverts in a world that cant stop talking, by susan cain. The power of introverts in a world that cant stop talking epub ebook. But she noticed that a lot of fans mentioned childhoods of enforced extrovert ideal, and knew that a. The power of introverts in a world that cant stop talking by susan cain author. The book that started the quiet revolutionat least onethird of the people we know are introverts. By delving into introversion, cain also seeks to find ways for introverts and extroverts to better understand. 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. A charming, articulate man, he confided to me that his interest in the field came from his own struggles with shyness. Susan cain sparked a worldwide conversation with her highlyacclaimed ted talk and book quiet. 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. Nov, 2019 the following are 10 of my favorite quotes and key takeaways from the book.
This is the campaign that susan cain launches in her new book, quiet. Part 3 of the book deals with other cultures, in this case, mainly chineseamericans, who are more introverted and mahatma gandhi, who wielded soft power with devastating effect on the british empire. The new book quiet by susan cain can help us extroverts better communicate with and learn from the more silent types in our lives. Susan cain is an american writer and lecturer, and author of the 2012 nonfiction book quiet. The book that started the quiet revolution at least onethird of the people we know are introverts. The author discusses her view that introverts are highly undervalued, particularly in leadership positions. For the same reason that betty friedan published the feminine mystique in 1963. The authors have created a sort of antibook of virtues in this encyclopedic compendium of the ways and means of power. The monumental bestseller quiet has been recast in a new edition that empowers introverted kids and teens susan cain sparked a worldwide conversation when she published quiet. The value of the book is in part 4, which advises introverts on how to love and how to work in the us.
She holds the belief that extroverts are rated as smarter. 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 presents a history of how western culture transformed from a culture of character to a culture of personality in which an extrovert ideal dominates and. Introverted characters abound, yet their personalities are amalgams of psychological, social and cultural aspects manifest in introverted behaviors. The power of introverts 12 in researching my book, quiet. For instance, being a pseudoextrovert is okay but too much deception can. Susan cains talk about the power of introverts has been viewed over. For instance, being a pseudoextrovert is okay but too much deception can harm the individual. The quiet rise of introverts audiobook listen instantly. The quiet rise of introverts audiobook, by brenda knowles. Feb 12, 2016 book summary of quiet by susan cain buy the book here.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The power of introverts in a world that cant stop talking, which argues that modern western culture misunderstands and undervalues the traits and capabilities of introverted people. The power of introverts in a world that cant stop talking. 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 career or handle differences in relationships. The power of introverts in a world that cant stop talking, i think this friend may be on to something. 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. In a world filled with loud, extroverted people its easy to bypass the quiet thinkers, and susan cain is on a mission to prevent that from happening. Translated into more than forty languages, quiet has appeared on many best of lists, spent more than seven years on the new york times bestseller list, and. Susan cain is a graduate of princeton and harvard law school. Introverts are not necessarily smarter than extroverts though. They are the ones who prefer listening to speaking, reading to partying. Cain begins her account by way of establishing that western culture has increasingly adopted an extrovert ideal, in which louder, bolder, more effervescent and riskfriendly individuals are valued over. Quiet the power of introverts in a world that cant stop.
Feb 14, 2012 quiet is a book of liberation from old ideas about the value of introverts. Taking the reader on a journey from dale carnegies birthplace to harvard business school, from a tony robbins seminar to an evangelical megachurch, susan cain. The power of introverts in a world that cant stop talking, i met a scientist performing groundbreaking work on social anxiety disorder. The world may be overwhelmingly extroverted, but that only makes your innovative problemsolving abilities more valuable, so embrace your socially selective selves and celebrate your innate strengths. Booklist in this wellwritten, unusually thoughtful book, cain encourages solitude seekers.
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