13 Novel Ways To Understand 'The Power of Introverts In A World That Can't Stop Talking'

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Susan Cain's <i>The Power of Introverts In A World That Can't Stop Talking</i> is a celebration of quiet personalities — specifically, the reserved and thoughtful introvert. Here are some of the best quotes from the book about this special perso

“Introverts are uniquely good at leading initiative-takers. Because of their inclination to listen to others and lack of interest in dominating social situations, introverts are more likely to hear and implement suggestions.”

— Susan Cain, amazon.com

Tagged: Introverts, Pyschology, Taking Feedback

“Introverts need to trust their gut and share their ideas as powerfully as they can. This does not mean aping extroverts; ideas can be shared quietly, they can be communicated in writing, they can be packaged into highly produced lectures, they can be advanced by allies. The trick for introverts is t…”

— Susan Cain, amazon.com

Tagged: Introverts

“College students who tend to study alone learn more over time than those who work in groups. Even elite athletes in team sports often spend unusual amounts of time in solitary practice.”

— Susan Cain, amazon.com

Tagged: Solitude, In Praise of Introverts, Introverts, College

“There's zero correlation between being the best talker and having the best ideas.”

— Susan Cain, amazon.com

Tagged: Charisma, Introverts

“Introverts are capable of acting like extroverts for the sake of work they consider important, people they love, or anything they value highly.”

— Susan Cain, amazon.com

Tagged: Introverts, Psychology

“Shyness is the fear of social disapproval or humiliation, while introversion is a preference for environments that are not overstimulating. Shyness is inherently painful; introversion is not.”

— Susan Cain, amazon.com

Tagged: Introversion vs. Shyness, shyness, Psychology, Human Feelings

“The New Groupthink elevates teamwork above all else. It insists that creativity and intellectual achievement come from a gregarious place.”

— Susan Cain, amazon.com

Tagged: Groupthink, Understanding Culture

“Don’t think of introversion as something that needs to be cured.”

— Susan Cain, amazon.com

Tagged: Introverts, Being an Introvert Is An Advantage

“The highly sensitive tend to be philosophical or spiritual in their orientation, rather than materialistic or hedonistic. They dislike small talk. They often describe themselves as creative or intuitive. They dream vividly, and can often recall their dreams the next day. They love music, nature, art…”

— Susan Cain, amazon.com

Tagged: Introvert, What It Means To Be An Introvert, Introverted Personality Type

“Love is essential; gregariousness is optional.”

— Susan Cain, amazon.com

Tagged: Introverts, How Introverts Operate, No Need For Talk Just Love

“Whoever you are, bear in mind that appearance is not reality. Some people act like extroverts, but the effort costs them in energy, authenticity, and even physical health. Others seem aloof or self-contained, but their inner landscapes are rich and full of drama. So the next time you see a person wi…”

— Susan Cain, amazon.com

Tagged: Understanding People, Appearances Can Be Deceiving

“We don’t need giant personalities to transform companies. We need leaders who build not their own egos but the institutions they run.”

— Susan Cain, amazon.com

Tagged: Introverts, Business, Leadership

“Our culture is biased against quiet and reserved people, but introverts are responsible for some of humanity's greatest achievements.”

— Susan Cain, cnn.com

Tagged: Who Runs The World?