UID:
kobvindex_ZLB34021798
Edition:
Unabridged
ISBN:
9781101892466
Content:
" At least one-third of the people we know are introverts. 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—,rom van Gogh's sunflowers to the invention of the personal computer. 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. Taking the reader on a journey from Dale Carnegie's birthplace to Harvard Business School, from a Tony Robbins seminar to an evangelical megachurch, Susan Cain charts the rise of the Extrovert Ideal in the twentieth century and explores its far-reaching effects. She talks to Asian-American students who feel alienated from the brash, backslapping atmosphere of American schools. She questions the dominant values of American business culture, where forced collaboration can stand in the way of innovation, and where the leadership potential of introverts is often overlooked. And she draws on cutting-edge research in psychology and neuroscience to reveal the surprising differences between extroverts and introverts. Perhaps most inspiring, she introduces us to successful introverts—,rom 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. "
Content:
Rezension(1): "Susan Cain is a graduate of Princeton and Harvard Law School. She worked as a corporate lawyer and then a negotiations consultant before deciding to write Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking . That book became a phenomenon, translated into more than 35 languages and on the New York Times bestseller list for several years. She lives on the banks of the Hudson River with her husband and two sons. " Rezension(2): "〈a href=http://www.audiofilemagazine.com target=_blank〉〈img src=https://images.contentreserve.com/audiofile_logo.jpg alt=AudioFile Magazine border=0 /〉〈/a〉:Kathe Mazur's placid narration is a perfect complement for this book-- based on Cain's bestseller, QUIET, and recast for children. The discussion explores the beauty of being introverted--how we relate to and can learn to treasure introverts and celebrate the power of quiet. In this detailed exploration, Mazur's resonant voice persuasively conveys coping skills for introverts, who often struggle to be respected in American society, which views extroverted personalities as the ideal. As the authors discuss the marvelous qualities and advantages of being an introvert, Mazur exudes a reassuring warmth. She gently campaigns for the shy and introverted who are part of the quiet revolution, which, as revealed in numerous examples, is just as important and powerful as the outspoken, attention-drawing actions of extroverts. M.F. © AudioFile 2016, Portland, Maine"
Language:
English
URL:
https://excerpts.cdn.overdrive.com/FormatType-425/1191-1/2232654-QuietPower.mp3
URL:
https://samples.overdrive.com/?crid=2691fb44-8f4e-427b-9fca-edb5d7aa66b8&.epub-sample.overdrive.com
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http://voebb.lib.overdrive.com/ContentDetails.htm?ID=2691FB44-8F4E-427B-9FCA-EDB5D7AA66B8
Author information:
Cain, Susan
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