The Power of INTROVERTS, Susan Cain

Talking Points for a “Quiet” Chat:
■Have you ever felt compared to the “extrovert ideal?”
■What are the “advantages of being an introvert?”
■How is social media leveling the field between introverts and extroverts?
■Are “verbal fluency and sociability” really the two most important traits?
■Have you ever had to be a “pretend-extrovert?” Are you now?
■Do you consider yourself to be a “risk-taker” or “heed-taker?”
■How can introverts best showcase their attributes?
■What on earth is an “ambivert?”
■In your .pps of you what’s in your “take-away box?”
■How does “charisma” or “charisma” relate to success?
■How many great introverts can you name?
■Do you understand the difference between shyness and introversion?
■Are “talkers smarter?” Surveys indicate that they are perceived as such!
■Are insight and knowledge valued equally when packaged in a “Quiet” way?
■How can introverts best present themselves?
■How can extroverts help and benefit from collaborating with introverts?

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“Susan Cain has done a superb job of sifting through decades of complex research on introversion, extraversion, 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.”

Did you know that 1/3 of us are actually introverts? Did you also know that modern day society discourages us to have an introverted personality? And lastly, did you know that introverts possess an incredibly unique advantage?

According to author Susan Cain, these deep thinkers have the power to spark ideas, creativity, epiphanies and even revelations. But unfortunately, the systems or schools and organizations which modern society has designed today discourages one to behave in an introverted manner.

From classrooms to summer camps to boardrooms, we’re all expected to be constantly sociable, talkative and take overt action in order to get our capabilities recognized. But things were not always like this. Susan says the extrovert era grew alongside industrialization – there were social and cultural changes which saw the on-set of the fast-paced city life which has become the norm of today.

These days the ‘man of contemplation’ is less respected compared to the ‘man of action’. Susan however is out to change that mindset. She believes society needs both types of personalities to progress in this world. She even goes as far as saying we’d be losing ideas and great decisions if we took away the freedom to be an introvert. Since introvert Susan has experienced a journey in an extrovert world, this profound author is in a great position to tell us that silent thinkers can still be the movers and shakers of the modern world.

So tell us, can you relate to this? Is your favorite pastime on a Friday night curling up with a good book or entertaining the masses…?

In a culture where being social and outgoing are prized above all else, it can be difficult, even shameful, to be an introvert. But, as Susan Cain argues in this passionate talk, introverts bring extraordinary talents and abilities to the world, and should be encouraged and celebrated.

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