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Author: Susan Cain

June Book Club Selection:
Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World that Can't Stop Talking

Global Tech Women launched our Book Club with an important topic: Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking by Susan Cain.

At least one-third of the people we know are introverts. In tech, the number is probably higher! 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 Gogh’s sunflowers to the invention of the personal computer.

Perhaps most inspiring, Cain 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. Finally, she offers invaluable advice on everything from how to better negotiate differences in introvert-extrovert relationships to how to empower an introverted child to when it makes sense to be a "pretend extrovert."

This extraordinary book has the power to permanently change how we see introverts and, equally important, how introverts see themselves. As we found out, understanding where you thrive best is as important as understanding gender dynamics.


Are you an introvert or an extrovert? Not sure? Take this quiz and find out!

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Articles Related to Quiet:

Are You an Introvert or an Extrovert? What it Means for your Career (Fastcompany Aug 21 2013)

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There are a few theories about the differences between introverts and extroverts, and some recent research has even shown that our genetic makeup has a lot to do with which tendencies are strongest in each of us. And unlike my theory about how outgoing or shy we are, introversion and extroversion actually relate to where we get our energy from.

Susan Cain Interview: 5 Things You Should Know About Introverts (Pandawhale Aug 15 2013)

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A meeting is the worst place to talk to an introvert. You are much better asking them one-on-one in a quiet setting and giving them plenty of time to prepare. Introverts by their nature want to process and think things through before they actually articulate something.

Why Productive Teams Have 3 Types of Diversity (Fast Company Aug 1 2013)

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YOU NEED INTROVERTS AND EXTROVERTSThe loudest person in the room isn't necessarily the one with the best ideas, Quietauthor Susan Cain has told us.
A UCLA study showed something similar. Groups of students--both introverts and extroverts--worked on projects over 10 weeks. Perhaps predictably, the extroverts were esteemed at the onset for their brash influence, but by the end people cared more for the introverts. With longevity, status equalizes.

How an Introvert Can Be Happier: Act Like an Extrovert (Wall Street Journal Jul 23 2013)

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""If you're introverted and act extroverted, you will be happier. It doesn't matter who you are, it's all about what you do," 

Confessions of an Introverted Leader 
(Inc. Magazine Jul 16 2013)

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The best leaders are the charming, outgoing types, right? As an introvert, of course, I analyzed this to death--until I discovered it's not true.

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June 28th Meet-up of the Book Club
Author Susan Cain's Talk at Google in 2012

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