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. Extroverts are more likely to get book deals and art exhibitions than their. In a sense, the book is one gigantic study and comparison between introverts and extroverts. Susan cain is the author of the sunday times and new york times bestseller quiet.
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. The books that started the quiet revolution quiet revolution. But, as susan cain argues in this passionate talk, introverts bring extraordinary talents and abilities to the world, and should be encouraged and celebrated. Quiet is a book of liberation from old ideas about the value of introverts. Quiet by susan cain explains how thanks to those odd birds who have a hard time expressing themselves we have things like computers and electricity. Same question read a sign in one new york classroom she visited. 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. Daniel gilbert, author of stumbling on happiness named one of the best books of the year by people o.
They are the ones who prefer listening to speaking. The book explores what cain calls the extrovert ideal, where our society values charisma and teamwork. Susan cain, author of new york times bestseller quiet and cofounder of quiet revolution shares her story and discusses her efforts to create a world where introverts are celebrated just as much. Introverts and the making of a quiet revolution cbs news. With her inspiring book, she permanently changed the way we see introverts and the way introverts see themselves. The power of introverts in a world that cant stop talking by susan cain. Passionately argued, impressively researched, and filled with indelible stories of real people, susan cains quiet. It defines who our friends and lovers are, which careers we choose, and whether we blush when were embarrassed.
The introverts corner how to live a quiet life in a noisy world sophia dembling is a dallasbased writer and the author of introverts in love. Susan cain is the cofounder of quiet revolution llc and the author of the awardwinning new york times bestseller quiet. 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. 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. The power of introverts in a world that cant stop talking is a 2012 nonfiction book written by susan cain. Teresa amabile, professor, harvard business school, and coauthor of the progress principle. This book offers advice to introverts who want to master the social game without sacrificing their innate personality. 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 charts the rise of the extrovert ideal in the. Read the book thats been on the new york times bestseller list for over three years and has been translated into 36 languages. Bill gates names the power of introverts one of his alltime favorite ted talks. In quiet, cain contends that western society is designed around an extrovert ideal that celebrates those who are bold and charismatic. Many of the people making the biggest difference in the world today are introverts. Quiet by susan cain will change how you think about introverts forever a sunday times and new york times bestseller our lives are driven by a fact that most of us cant name and dont understand. Seuss, steve wozniakthat we owe many of the great contributions to.
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. 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. Susan cain is the cofounder of quiet revolution and the author of quiet. The power of introverts in a world that cant stop talking by susan cain susan cain takes a scientific look at introverts, and the quiet power they hold, even in a society that seems to grow.
Introverts can certainly be confident, but we often struggle with the first two. Since her 2012 ted talk was posted online it has been viewed over 17 million times. Susan cain instigates a quiet revolution of introverts. The book that started the quiet revolution at least onethird of the people we know are introverts. The power of introverts in a world that cant stop talking by susan cain is a 2012 crown publication. Translated into more than forty languages, quiet has more about susan cain. Seuss, steve wozniakthat we owe many of the great contributions to society. The power of introverts in quiet, author susan cain contends that whether youre an introvert or an extrovert affects every aspect of your life. In a culture where being social and outgoing are prized above all else, it can be difficult, even shameful, to be an introvert. 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. 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. The power of introverts in a world that cant stop talking shows how dramatically we undervalue. A third to a half of americans are introverts, according to author susan cain, but theyre often marginalized. The introverts who are the subject of susan cains new book, quiet, dont experience their inwardness in quite so selfcongratulatory a way.
Ghc 16 susan cain, quiet revolution, and the power of. Susan cains quiet argues for the power of introverts. The power of introverts in a world that cant stop talking quiet by susan cain summary. 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 official book trailer youtube. Best nonfiction book of 2012 quiet has been voted the best nonfiction book of 2012. Unleashing the power of introverts introvert susan cain is here to make the case for people who like to work in peace and quiet. However, unbridled extroversion can lead to disasters, such as the fall of enron and the 2008 financial crisis. The new book quiet by susan cain can help us extroverts better communicate with and learn from the more silent types in our lives. 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. They and others view their tendency toward solitary. Asked what inspired her to write the book, cain likened introverts today to women at. Teresa amabile, professor, harvard business school, and coauthor of the. Her writing on introversion and shyness has appeared in the new york times, the.
Kahnweiler, phd, csp, debunked that myth long ago with her book the introverted leader new edition this month, she released an updated version of the book, updated with new research, stories, and experiences. Apparently, the world will burn if there are no introverts around. Susan cains quiet argues for the power of introverts the new. 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.
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