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Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking

Name: Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking
Rating: 5 (25 reviews)
Author: Susan Cain
ISBN: 9780307352156

Susan Cain · 2012 · 368 pages

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Experience the book that started the Quiet Movement and revolutionized how the world sees introverts—and how introverts see themselves—by offering validation, inclusion, and inspiration

“Superbly researched, deeply insightful, and a fascinating read, Quiet is an indispensable resource for anyone who wants to understand the gifts of the introverted half of the population.”—Gretchen Rubin, author of The Happiness Project

NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY People • O: The Oprah Magazine • Christian Science Monitor • Inc. • Library Journal • Kirkus Reviews

What are the advantages of being an introvert? They make up at least one-third of the people we know. They are the ones who prefer listening to speaking; who innovate and create but dislike self-promotion; who favor working on their own over working in teams. It is to introverts—Rosa Parks, Chopin, Dr. Seuss, Steve Wozniak—that we owe many of the great contributions to society.

In Quiet, Susan Cain argues that we dramatically undervalue introverts and shows how much we lose in doing so. She charts the rise of the Extrovert Ideal throughout the twentieth century and explores how deeply it has come to permeate our culture. She also introduces us to successful introverts—from a witty, high-octane public speaker who recharges in solitude after his talks, to a record-breaking salesman who quietly taps into the power of questions. Passionately argued, impeccably researched, and filled with indelible stories of real people, Quiet has the power to permanently change how you see yourself.

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Simon Sinek
“Leaders needn’t be the loudest. Leadership is not about theater. It’s not about dominance. It is about putting the lives of others before any other priority. In Quiet, Cain affirms to a good many of us who are introverts by nature that we needn’t try to be extroverts if we want to lead. Simply being ourselves is more important — and more effective.”↗
Jim Kwik
“Love Susan and her book.”↗
Adam Grant
“"“There's zero correlation between being the best talker and having the best ideas.” -Quiet by @susancain, one of my favorite books. I’m sending digital copies to my team via @AmazonKindle. What book would you give to your team? #sponsored #bossbooks: https://t.co/RJ7h0Ghw0z"”↗
Rachel Botsman
“On International Women’s Day, I thought I share 3 books from the past decade that have made me #Rethink something important. #ChooseToChallenge 1/4”↗
Scott Monty
“@sfwriter Yes! Best book on introverts I've found.”↗
Miranda Hart
“@CaroWallis Love that book”↗
Scott Barry Kaufman
“@nicoleshannon Have you read @susancain's excellent book on the topic?”↗
Nicholas C. Zakas
“This book is must-read if you are an introvert. Also useful for extroverts to understand us better. Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking”↗
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