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

Description: Quiet by Susan Cain "A Manifesto for Introverts."--Front of book. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description #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. Now with Extra Libris material, including a readers guide and bonus content Author Biography Susan Cain started the Quiet Movement, which revolutionized how the world sees introverts—and how introverts see themselves. She is also the author of Bittersweet: How Longing and Sorrow Make Us Whole. Her writing has appeared in The New York Times, The Atlantic, The Wall Street Journal, and elsewhere, and her TED Talk has been viewed more than 40 million times. She was named one of the worlds top 50 Leadership and Management Experts by Inc., and one of LinkedIns top ten influencers. Table of Contents Authors Note | INTRODUCTION: The North and South of Temperament | PART ONE: THE EXTROVERT IDEAL1. THE RISE OF THE "MIGHTY LIKEABLE FELLOW": HowExtroversion Became the Cultural Ideal | 2. THE MYTH OF CHARISMATIC LEADERSHIP: TheCulture of Personality, a Hundred Years Later | 3. WHEN COLLABORATION KILLS CREATIVITY:The Rise of the New Groupthink and the Power ofWorking Alone | PART TWO: YOUR BIOLOGY, YOUR SELF?4. IS TEMPERAMENT DESTINY?: Nature, Nurture, and theOrchid Hypothesis | 5. BEYOND TEMPERAMENT: The Role of Free Will (and theSecret of Public Speaking for Introverts) | 6. "FRANKLIN WAS A POLITICIAN,BUT ELEANOR SPOKE OUT OF CONSCIENCE":Why Cool Is Overrated | 7. WHY DID WALL STREET CRASH AND WARRENBUFFETT PROSPER?: How Introverts and Extroverts Think(and Process Dopamine) Differently | PART THREE: DO ALL CULTURES HAVEAN EXTROVERT IDEAL?8. SOFT POWER: Asian-Americans and the ExtrovertIdeal | PART FOUR: HOW TO LOVE, HOW TO WORK9. WHEN SHOULD YOU ACT MORE EXTROVERTEDTHAN YOU REALLY ARE? | 10. THE COMMUNICATION GAP: How to Talk toMembers of the Opposite Type | 11. ON COBBLERS AND GENERALS: How to CultivateQuiet Kids in a World That Cant Hear Them | CONCLUSION: Wonderland | A Note on the Dedication | A Note on the Words Introvert and Extrovert | Acknowledgments | Notes | Index | Review "An important book that should embolden anyone whos ever been told, Speak up!"—People "Cain offers a wealth of useful advice for teachers and parents of introverts. . . . Quiet should interest anyone who cares about how people think, work, and get along, or wonders why the guy in the next cubicle acts that way. It should be required reading for introverts (or their parents) who could use a boost to their self-esteem."—Fortune"A rich, intelligent book . . . enlightening."—The Wall Street Journal"Charm and charisma may be one beau ideal, but backed by first-rate research and her usual savvy, Cain makes a convincing case for the benefits of reserve."—Harpers Bazaar"A smart, lively book about the value of silence and solitude that makes you want to shout from the rooftops. Quiet is an engaging and insightful look into the hearts and minds of those who change the world instead of tweeting about it."—Daniel Gilbert, professor of psychology, Harvard University, author of Stumbling on Happiness"As an introvert often called upon to behave like an extrovert, I found the information in this book revealing and helpful. Drawing on neuroscientific research and many case reports, Susan Cain explains the advantages and potentials of introversion and of being quiet in a noisy world."—Andrew Weil, author of Healthy Aging and Spontaneous Happiness "Those who value a quiet, reflective life will feel a burden lifting from their shoulders as they read Susan Cains eloquent and well documented paean to introversion—and will no longer feel guilty or inferior for having made the better choice!"—Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, author of Flow and Distinguished Professor of Psychology and Management, Claremont Graduate University"Susan Cain has done a superb job of sifting through decades of complex research on introversion, extroversion, and sensitivity—this book will be a boon for the many highly sensitive people who are also introverts."—Elaine Aron, author of The Highly Sensitive Person"Quiet legitimizes and even celebrates the niche that represents half the people in the world."—Guy Kawasaki, author of Enchantment: The Art of Changing Hearts, Minds, and Actions"Susan Cain is the definer of a new and valuable paradigm. In this moving and original argument, she makes the case that we are losing immense reserves of talent and vision because of our cultures overvaluation of extroversion. A startling, important, and readable page-turner that will make quiet people see themselves in a whole new light."—Naomi Wolf, author of The Beauty Myth"Quiet elevates the conversation about introverts in our outwardly-oriented society to new heights. I think that many introverts will discover that, even though they didnt know it, they have been waiting for this book all their lives."—Adam S. McHugh, author of Introverts in the Church"Gentle is powerful . . . Solitude is socially productive . . . These important counter-intuitive ideas are among the many reasons to take Quiet to a quiet corner and absorb its brilliant, thought-provoking message."—Rosabeth Moss Kanter, Harvard Business School professor, author of Think Outside the Building "Memo to all you glad-handing, back-slapping, brainstorming masters of the universe out there: Stop networking and talking for a minute and read this book. In Quiet, Susan Cain does an eloquent and powerful job of extolling the virtues of the listeners and the thinkers—the reflective introverts of the world who appreciate that hard problems demand careful thought and who understand that its a good idea to know what you want to say before you open your mouth."—Barry Schwartz, author of The Paradox of Choice "An intriguing and potentially life-altering examination of the human psyche that is sure to benefit both introverts and extroverts alike."—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)"Cain gives excellent portraits of a number of introverts and shatters misconceptions. Cain consistently holds the readers interest by presenting individual profiles, looking at places dominated by extroverts (Harvard Business School) and introverts (a West Coast retreat center), and reporting on the latest studies. Her diligence, research, and passion for this important topic has richly paid off."—Publishers Weekly"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 differing personality types."—Library Journal"An intelligent and often surprising look at what makes us who we are."—Booklist Review Quote People Top 10 Book of 2012 O, The Oprah Magazine 10 Favorite Books of 2012 Christian Science Monitor Best Books of 2012 2012 Goodreads Choice Award, Best Nonfiction Fast Company #1 Business Book of 2012 Inc Magazine Best Books for Entrepreneurs in 2012 Library Journal Best Books of 2012 Kirkus Reviews Best Books of 2012 "An important book that should embolden anyone whos ever been told, Speak up!" -- People "Cain offers a wealth of useful advice for teachers and parents of introverts… Quiet should interest anyone who cares about how people think, work, and get along, or wonders why the guy in the next cubicle acts that way. It should be required reading for introverts (or their parents) who could use a boost to their self-esteem." --Fortune.com "Rich, intelligent...enlightening." --Wall Street Journal "An intriguing and potentially life-altering examination of the human psyche that is sure to benefit both introverts and extroverts alike." --Kirkus, Starred Review "Cain gives excellent portraits of a number of introverts and shatters misconceptions. Cain consistently holds the readers interest by presenting individual profiles, looking at places dominated by extroverts (Harvard Business School) and introverts (a West Coast retreat center), and reporting on the latest studies. Her diligence, research, and passion for this important topic has richly paid off." --Publishers Weekly "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 differing personality types." --Library Journal "An intelligent and often surprising look at what makes us who we are." -- Booklist "In this well-written, unusually thoughtful book, Cain encourages solitude seekers to see themselves anew: not as wallflowers but as powerful forces to be reckoned with." -- Whole Living " Those who value a quiet, reflective life will feel a burden lifting from their shoulders as they read Susan Cains eloquent and well documented paean to introversion-- and will no longer feel guilty or inferior for having made the better choice!" --MIHALY CSIKSZENTMIHALYI, author of Flow and Distinguished Professor of Psychology and Management, Claremont Graduate University " 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 "Quiet is a book of liberation from old ideas about the value of introverts. 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 non-fiction ." --TERESA AMABILE, Professor, Harvard Business School, and coauthor, The Progress Principle " As an introvert often called upon to behave like an extrovert, I found the information in this book revealing and helpful . Drawing on neuroscientific research and many case reports, Susan Cain explains the advantages and potentials of introversion and of being quiet in a noisy world." --ANDREW WEIL, author of Healthy Aging and Spontaneous Happiness "Susan Cain has done a superb job of sifting through decades of complex research on introversion, extroversion, and sensitivity-- this book will be a boon for the many highly sensitive people who are also introverts ." --ELAINE ARON, author of The Highly Sensitive Person " Quiet legitimizes and even celebrates the niche that represents half the people in the world ." --GUY KAWASAKI, author of Enchantment: The Art of Changing Hearts, Minds, and Actions " Susan Cain is the definer of a new and valuable paradigm . In this moving and original argument, she makes the case that we are losing immense reserves of talent and vision because of our cultures overvaluation of extroversion. A startling, important, and readable page-turner that will make quiet people see themselves in a whole new light ." --NAOMI WOLF, author of The Beauty Myth " Superb…A compelling reflection on how the Extrovert Ideal shapes our lives and why this is deeply unsettling . Based on meticulous research, it will open up a new and different conversation on how the personal is political and how we need to empower the legions of people who are disposed to be quiet, reflective, and sensitive." --BRIAN R. LITTLE, PH.D., Distinguished Scholar, Department of Social and Developmental Psychology, Cambridge University "Quiet elevates the conversation about introverts in our outwardly-oriented society to new heights . I think that many introverts will discover that, even though they didnt know it, they have been waiting for this book all their lives ." --ADAM S. MCHUGH, author of Introverts in the Church "Gentle is powerful... Solitude is socially productive... These important counter-intuitive ideas are among the many reasons to take Quiet to a quiet corner and absorb its brilliant, thought-provoking message ." --ROSABETH MOSS KANTER, Harvard Business School professor, author of Confidence and SuperCorp " Memo to all you glad-handing, back-slapping, brainstorming masters of the universe out there: Stop networking and talking for a minute and read this book . In Quiet , Susan Cain does an eloquent and powerful job of extolling the virtues of the listeners and the thinkers--the reflective introverts of the world who appreciate that hard problems demand careful thought and who understand that its a good idea to know what you want to say before you open your mouth." --BARRY SCHWARTZ, author of Practical Wisdom and The Paradox of Choice " A smart, lively book about the value of silence and solitude that makes you want to shout from the rooftops. Quiet is an engaging and insightful look into the hearts and minds of those who change the world instead of tweeting about it." -- DANIEL GILBERT, professor of psychology, Harvard University, author of Stumbling on Happiness From the Hardcover edition. Description for Reading Group Guide For additional features, Introduction At least one-third of the people we know are introverts. They are the ones who prefer listening to speaking, reading to partying; who innovate and create but dislike self-promotion; who favor working on their own over brainstorming in teams. Although they are often labeled "quiet," it is to introverts that we owe many of the great contributions to society−from van Goghs sunflowers to the invention of the personal computer. 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. This extraordinary book has the power to permanently change how we see introverts and, equally important, how introverts see themselves. Discussion Question for Reading Group Guide 1. Based on the quiz in the book, do you think youre an introvert, an extrovert, or an ambivert? Are you an introvert in some situations and an extrovert in others? See the quiz, here: 2. What about the important people in your lives--your partner, your friends, your kids? 3. Which parts of QUIET resonated most strongly with you? Were there parts you disagreed with--and if so, why? 4. Can you think of a time in your life when being an introvert proved to be an advantage? 5. Who are your favorite introverted role models? 6. Do you agree with the author that introverts can be good leaders? What role do you think charisma plays in leadership? Can introverts be charismatic? 7. If youre an introvert, what do you find most challenging about working with extroverts? 8. If youre an extrovert, what do you find most challenging about working with introverts? 9. QUIET explains how Western society evolved from a Culture of Character to a Culture of Personality. Are there enclaves in our society where a Culture of Character still holds sway? What would a twenty-first-century Culture of Character look like? 10. QUIET talks about the New Groupthink, the value system holding that creativity and productivity emerge from group work rather than individual thought. Have you experienced this in your own workplace? 11. Do you think your job suits your temperament? If not, what could you do to change things? 12. If you have children, how does your temperament compare to theirs? How do you handle areas in which youre not temperamentally compatible? 13. If youre in a relationship, how does your temperament compare to that of your partner? How do you handle areas in which youre not compatible? 14. Do you enjoy social media such as Facebook and Twitter, and do you think this has something to do with your temperament? 15. QUIET talks about "restorative niches," the places introverts go or the things they do to recharge their batteries. What are your favorite restorative niches? 16. Susan Cain calls for a Quiet Revolution. Would you like to see this kind of a movement take place, and if so, what is the number-one change youd like to see happen? Excerpt from Book Today we make room for a remarkably narrow range of personality styles. Were told that to be great is to be bold, to be happy is to be sociable. We see ourselves as a nation of extroverts--which means that weve lost sight of who we really are. Depending on which study you consult, one third to one half of Americans are introverts--in other words, one out of every two or three people you know . (Given that the United States is among the most extroverted of nations, the number must be at least as high in other parts of the world.) If youre not an introvert yourself, you are surely raising, managing, married to, or coupled with one. If these statistics surprise you, thats probably because so many people pretend to be extroverts. Closet introverts pass undetected on playgrounds, in high school locker rooms, and in the corridors of corporate America. Some fool even themselves, until some life event--a layoff, an empty nest, an inheritance that frees them to spend time as they like--jolts them into taking stock of their true natures. You have only to raise the subject of this book with your friends and acquaintances to find that the most unlikely people consider themselves introverts. It makes sense that so many introverts hide even from themselves. We live with a value system that I call the Extrovert Ideal--the omnipresent belief that the ideal self is gregarious, alpha, and comfortable in the spotlight. The archetypal extrovert prefers action to contemplation, risk-taking to heed-taking, certainty to doubt. He favors quick decisions, even at the risk of being wrong. She works well in teams and socializes in groups. We like to think that we value individuality, but all too often we admire one type of individual--the kind whos comfortable "putting himself out there." Sure, we allow technologically gifted loners who launch companies in garages to have any personality they please, but they are the exceptions, not the rule, and our tolerance extends mainly to those who get fabulously wealthy or hold the promise of doing so. Introversion--along with its cousins sensitivity, seriousness, and shyness--is now a second-class personality trait, somewhere between a disappointment and a pathology. Introverts living under the Extrovert Ideal are like women in a mans world, discounted because of a trait that goes to the core of who they are. Extroversion is an enormously appealing personality style, but weve turned it into an oppressive standard to which most of us feel we must conform. The Extrovert Ideal has been documented in many studies, though this research has never been grouped under a single name. Talkative people, for example, are rated as smarter, better-looking, more interesting, and more desirable as friends. Velocity of speech counts as well as volume: we rank fast talkers as more competent and likable than slow ones. The same dynamics apply in groups, where research shows that the voluble are considered smarter than the reticent--even though theres zero correlation between the gift of gab and good ideas. Even the word introvert is stigmatized--one informal study, by psychologist Laurie Helgoe, found that introverts described their own physical appearance in vivid language ( "green-blue eyes," "exotic," "high cheekbones"), but when asked to describe generic introverts they drew a bland and distasteful picture ("ungainly," "neutral colors," "skin problems"). But we make a grave mistake to embrace the Extrovert Ideal so unthinkingly. Some of our greatest ideas, art, and inventions--from the theory of evolution to van Goghs sunflowers to the personal computer--came from quiet and cerebral people who knew how to tune in to their inner worlds and the treasures to be found there. Details ISBN0307352153 Author Susan Cain Short Title QUIET Language English ISBN-10 0307352153 ISBN-13 9780307352156 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 155.232 Year 2013 Publication Date 2013-01-29 Series Broadway Books Subtitle The Power of Introverts in a World That Cant Stop Talking Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Qualifications Dr AU Release Date 2013-01-29 NZ Release Date 2013-01-29 US Release Date 2013-01-29 UK Release Date 2013-01-29 Pages 368 Publisher Random House USA Inc Imprint Random House Inc Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:50354781;

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