Susan cain and the quiet power of introverts psychology. Seuss, steve wozniakthat we owe many of the great contributions to society. Mar 07, 2016 here goes another book by a top ted speaker. I was intrigued by susan cains ted talk, enough to buy quiet. I was randomly browsing through youtube and came across the ted talk of susan cain on introverts. The power of introverts in a world that cant stop talking. The power of introverts in a world that cant stop talking, is an honours graduate of princeton and harvard law school. In fact, i read much of susan cains book shaking my head in wonder and thinking. Its thorough, clear, thoughtful, and easy to read, with a balanced composition of scientific data and research, individual stories and accounts, and examples and suggestions. Susan cain is the cofounder of quiet revolution and the author of quiet. This talk was presented at an official ted conference, and. The power of introverts in a world that cant stop talking by susan cain. And this is one of the most amazing books i have ever read. Unleashing the power of introverts introvert susan cain is here to make the case for people who like to work in peace and quiet.
In the world that quiet describes, more than 30 people who dislike. Bill gates names the power of introverts one of his alltime favorite ted talks. Susan cain begins her book with a silent bang presenting all the achievements and accomplishments reached by introverts. Her 2012 ted talk has been viewed over 3 million times. Nov, 2019 the following are 10 of my favorite quotes and key takeaways from the book. Your comfort level in any environment depends on the level of stimulation you receive.
The power of introverts in a world that cant stop talking when i was nine years old i went off to summer camp for the first time. Two years ago at ted, just after my talk, i met with a lovely guy and selfdescribed introvert named jim hackett. After reading this book i have an answer to all my questions and struggles personally experienced. The power of introverts in a world that cant stop talking by.
A third to a half of americans are introverts, according to author susan cain, but theyre often marginalized. In quiet, cain contends that western society is designed around an extrovert ideal that celebrates those who are bold and charismatic. In 2015, cain cofounded quiet revolution, a missionbased company with initiatives in the areas. The ted talks channel features the best talks and performances from the. Since her 2012 ted talk was posted online it has been viewed over 17 million times. Susan cains talk about the power of introverts has been viewed over. May 29, 2016 after the ted talk, susan founded quiet revolution, a missionbased organisation focused on schools and workplaces two places she says have long been designed with extroverts in mind. 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. How the author of quiet delivered a rousing speech the. In general terms, introverts are people who prefer to think more than talk. Barbara streisand has an outgoing, larger than life personality, who also battles with a paralyzing case of stage fright. Introverts and the making of a quiet revolution cbs news.
The power of introverts in a world that cant stop talking, and she gave a ted talk about the power of introverts. And my mother packed me a suitcase full of books, which to me seemed like a perfectly natural thing to do. The power of introverts in a world that cant stop talking became a new york times bestseller. Ted talk in a culture where being social and outgoing is prized above all else, it can be difficult, even shameful, to be an introvert. This years introvertaffirmative smash hit is a message weve long been craving. Susan cains 2014 ted talk announcing the quiet revolution. Susan cain is the chief revolutionary of the quiet revolution a growing movement championing introversion, spurred on by her viral 2012 ted talk, the power of introverts. The power of introverts in a world that cant stop talking is a 2012 nonfiction book written by susan cain. But, as susan cain argues in this passionate talk, introverts bring extraordinary talents and abilities to the world, and should be encouraged and celebrated. The introverts who are the subject of susan cains new book, quiet, dont experience their inwardness in quite so selfcongratulatory a way. As an extreme introvert, this book definitely feels like a form of validation.
York times bestseller list, and was named the best book of 2012 by fast company. These valuable ted talks every last one given by an introvert. Jim at the time was ceo of steelcase, the company who helped design the beautiful ted main stage, and for years, he told me, hed been concerned about the erosion of focus and privacy in modern offices. Even though you can stretch your temperament, you can often be more effective by working within your comfort zone as much as possible. Susan cain is the chief revolutionary of the quiet revolution a growing. Susan cains quiet argues for the power of introverts. Susan cains 2014 ted talk announcing the quiet revolution by. Mar 22, 2012 in fact, i read much of susan cains book shaking my head in wonder and thinking. 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. Susan cain is a former corporate lawyer turned motivational speaker.
And about the terrible pressure to entertain, to sell ourselves and never to. The entire book was excellent, but these were the passages that resonated the most with me. About the perils of a society that appreciates good talkers over good ideas. This book helped me understand so much about how my reaction to different events in life. Susan cain quiet revolution ted talk 2014 600wide susan cains 2014 ted. 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 power of introverts 7 bill gates is quiet and bookish, but apparently unfazed by others opinions of him. 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. Susan cain is the author of the sunday times and new york times bestseller quiet. Learning your comfort zone even though you can stretch your temperament, you can often be more effective by working within your comfort zone as much as possible. Her ted talk cain, 2012 introducing the book had more than nine million views as of august, 2014. I started to look for help in some books and, luckily, i came across a wonderful book by susan cain, quiet.
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. Best nonfiction book of 2012 quiet has been voted the best nonfiction book of 2012. In addition to her two bestsellers quiet 2012 and quiet power. After the ted talk, susan founded quiet revolution, a missionbased organisation focused on schools and workplaces two places she says have long. The power of introverts by susan cain transcript read more.
The secret strengths of introverts 2016, her writing has been published in the new york times, the wall street journal and many other publications, and her ted talk on the same theme has been viewed over 23 million times. Teresa amabile, professor, harvard business school, and coauthor. Its thorough, clear, thoughtful, and easy to read, with a balanced composition of scientific data and research, individual stories. Apr 23, 2018 susan cain begins her book with a silent bang presenting all the achievements and accomplishments reached by introverts. Or perhaps it is a normal book about a culture that feels very odd to me. The power of introverts book summary 12minapp medium. I wasnt prepared for the intensity and voracity of response to these ideas, cain tells the ted blog two years later.
Her work has earned her national acclaim, earning her the title of the 6 th top influencer in the world by linkedin and one of the most creative people in business by fast company magazine. View cains 2012 ted talk on the power of introverts here. Apr 29, 2012 my book is about the power of being quiet. In a culture where being social and outgoing are celebrated, it can be difficult to be an introvert. The power of introverts in a world that cant stop talking by susan cain is a 2012 crown publication. One, i am an introvert, and i hoped to learn more about myself. Susan cain is the cofounder of quiet revolution llc and the author of the awardwinning new york times bestseller quiet. Susan horowitz cain born 1968 is an american writer and lecturer, and author of the 2012 nonfiction book quiet. Jul 29, 2019 in 2012, susan cain kicked off a quiet revolution. The following are 10 of my favorite quotes and key takeaways from the book. The book that started the quiet revolutionat least onethird of the people we know are introverts. Quiet is a book of liberation from old ideas about the value of introverts.
Maybe the extrovert ideal is no longer as powerful as it was. Jim at the time was ceo of steelcase, the company who helped design the beautiful ted main stage, and for years, he told me, hed been concerned about the erosion of. Whats the difference between shyness and introversion. In her classic talk from ted2012, she spoke up for introverts, pointing out the many ways our culture encourages extroversion. From then i have been searching to know more about introverts like articles, videos, books, etc. Worth of it, i would push my daughter to talk to adults like ordering in the restaurants to the extent that she would get so nervous and get a tick. Part 2 of the ted radio hour episode quiet about susan cains ted talk. In general terms, introverts are people who prefer to.
But the first time that i took my book out of my suitcase, the coolest girl in the bunk. 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. 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. So as she gets up to present from the ted2012 stage, bag in hand, it is not a comfortable experience. I stumbled on it a few years after it was published through a posting on facebook.
The power of introverts in a world that cant stop talking, is an introvert. Feb 08, 2012 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. In the seven years of research leading up to the publication of quiet in 2012, susan uncovered the slow rise of the. The power of introverts in a world that cant stop talk. But, as susan cain argues in this passionate talk, introverts bring extraordinary talents and abilities to the world and should be encouraged and celebrated. Both the book and talk brought introverts to the forefront of public awareness, dispelled false ideas about them, and highlighted their gifts.
However, unbridled extroversion can lead to disasters, such as the fall of enron and the 2008 financial crisis. In a culture where being social and outgoing are prized above all else, it can be difficult, even shameful, to be an introvert. Her writing on introversion and shyness has appeared in the new york times, the. They are the ones who prefer listening to speaking. Susan cain and the quiet power of introverts psychology today. This years introvert affirmative smash hit is a message weve long been craving. What are some key takeaways from susan cains book, quiet. But, as susan cain argues in this passionate talk, introverts bring. I have watched susan cains ted talk and longed to read this book. The reason is that her book and talk made a lot of people feel heard for the first time. Now its fine for me to turn down party invitations. Her speaci ality is talking about being introverts, and how being one affects the business world around us. With the paperback of the book now on bookstore shelves, the ted blog spoke softly to cain about the experience of the past year. Her talk has been viewed more than 25 million times, making it one of the most popular of all time.
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. James duncan davidson susan cain, the author of quiet. 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. 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. Nov 21, 2014 part 2 of the ted radio hour episode quiet about susan cains ted talk. Susan cains talk about the power of introverts has been viewed over 10 million times. 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.
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