book review-susan cain_quiet: the power of introverts in the world that can't stop talking

7/29/2019 Book Review-Susan Cain_Quiet: The Power of Introverts in the World That Can't Stop Talking

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The Author Susan Cain

Practiced law for 7 years

Taught nego skills at

corporations, law firms & unis

Honors graduate for Princeton

& Harvard Law School


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Published 2012, pages 333

Contents: Four Parts

The BookResearches

old & newPersonal

experiences

Engaging &

highly-

readable


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By the numbers

people we know13


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By the numbers

of the world12


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Introverts


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Introverts perceived

to be (not necessarily true)

Quiet

Not

cooperative

PassiveTimid


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Introverts

Drawn to the world ofinner thoughtand feeling

-Carl Jung

Man of thought


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IntrovertsIntrovertsmay have strong social skills and enjoy partiesand business meetings, but after a while wish they were

home in their pajamas. They prefer to devote their social

energies to close friends, colleagues, and family.

They listen more than they talk, think before they speak,

and often feel as if they tend to dislike conflict.

Many have horror of small talk, but enjoy deep discussion.

Pg 226


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Theory of gravityTheory of relativityW.B. Yeatss The Second ComingChopins nocturnesProusts In Search of Lost TimePeter PanOrwells 1984 and Animal FarmThe Cat in the Hat

Charlie BrownSchindlers List, E.T., Close Encounters of The Third KindGoogleHarry PorterAppleMicrosoft (page 5)

intro-ventions


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Extroverts


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Extroverts

Wow!


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Extroverts

Drawn to the external life ofpeopleand activities

-Carl Jung

Man of action


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Extrovertsextroverts are people who will add life to your party andlaugh generously at your jokes. They tend to be assertive,

dominant, and in need of great company.

They think out loud and on their feet; they prefer talking to

listening, rarely find themselves loss at words, and

occasionally blurt out things they never meant to say.

They are comfortable with conflict but not with solitude.

(page 11)


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Industrial Revolution (US)

Culture Evolution

Culture of Character Culture of Personality

Humility

Honesty

TrustPoised

Dignified

Engaging

Cheerful

Gregarious

Charismatic


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Whats happeningnow

Culture of Character

(introvert)

Culture of Personality

(extrovert)


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Whats happeningnow

Culture of Character

(introvert)

Culture of Personality

(extrovert)

devalued2nd-class

citizensidelined


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Extrovert Ideal

The basic personality trait of

introversion is being repudiatedin favour of the louder, more

sociable characteristics,

extroversion.


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Extrovert Ideal

The basic personality trait of

introversion is being repudiatedin favour of the louder, more

sociable characteristics,

extroversion.Personalityfatigue


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Advice

Parents

children


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Address & Re-dress

Introextro to understand

their differences

Introverts to understand their

own contradictionsLeverage on introverts strongpointsbehind the

scenes, building alliances, one-2-one, devotion/focus,

negotiation skills


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End game

Its high time introverts stepped out of

character,

Make themselves heard

Proclaimed to the world that they have

much to offerEqually important as extroverts (in their

own way)


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Qs Self-assess1. Who are youintrovert? Extrovert? Ambivert? Are

you an introvert in some situations and extrovert in

others?

2. What about important people in your life?3. Can you think of a time in your life when being an

introvert proved to be an advantage?

4. If you are an introvert, what do you find most

challenging about working with extroverts?5. If you are extrovert, what do you find most

challenging about working with introverts?

6. Do you think your job suits your temperament? If

not, what could you do to change things?


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Everyone shines, given the

right lighting.For some, its a Broadway

spotlight,

for others, a lamplit desk.

Quiet quote


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Highly recommend this

book!!!!This book is a Keeper

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