Now, it has grown to 180 chapters across the world in 20. The power of introverts in a world that cant stop talking, we learn about different the differences between the extroverts and introvert personality types. Although introversion is often viewed as a drawback a secondclass personality trait, cain writes bradford jones believes that reassessing his personality type has helped him better understand himself, his coworkers, and even his patients. What about the important people in your livesyour partners, your friends, your kids.
As a selfidentifying introvert, i was drawn to susan cains quiet. On sundays i often join the walking club for a long 25km walk, but i prefer to do it. The power of introverts in a world that cant stop talking by susan cain, a new york times bestseller about the history, psychology, and influence of introverts. The biggest mistake people make when setting up a book club is assuming that the book is the most important aspect of the club. 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. Answer each question true or false, choosing the answer that applies to you more often than not. Susan cains talk about the power of introverts has been viewed over.
What about the important people in your livesyour partner, your friends, your kids. Discussion questions ooocuin superbly researched, deeply insightful, and a fascinating read, quiet is an indispensable resource for anyone who wants to understand the gifts of the introverted half of the population. 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. The power of introverts in a world that cant stop talking is a 2012 nonfiction book written by susan cain. How the silent book club gave me back my reading life. Silent book club sunshine coast takes place on the third sunday of every month between 2 and 5pm at mykies by the bay on grand parade, kawana island. The power of introverts in a world that cant stop talking. Unlike traditional book clubs, there are no mandatory reading selections, and nobody facilitates a discussion. Start date october 1, 2014 finish date october 31, 2014 discussion group reads. Apr 02, 2018 i am excited to announce that blr titles are now also available as eaudiobooks, perfect for the busy introvert onthego.
Read books with friends in more than 100 cities around the world, or start a meetup of your own. The power of introverts in a world that cant stop talking by susan cain. 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. Quiet passes the microphone to introverts book club pick here at pressboard, we believe in few things more than the power of a great story. The power of introverts in a world that cant stop talking by. As an extreme introvert, this book definitely feels like a form of validation. Gretchen rubin based on the quiz in the book, do you think youre an introvert, an extrovert, or an ambivert. Apr 10, 2020 a book club for people who dont like book clubs, founded in 2012 in san francisco and now boasting six chapters in l. Taking the reader on a journey from dale carnegies birthplace to harvard business school, from a tony robbins seminar to an evangelical megachurch, susan cain. 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. You have no friends in the introvert book club group. Quiet passes the microphone to introverts book club pick. At my local palm springs gathering, the table is set for 17 people, and im the last to arrive. Silent book club midhudson valleyis this areas cozy, friendly book club.
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. Teresa amabile, professor, harvard business school, and coauthor of the progress principle. The introverts guide to being a book club for one barnes. A startling, important and readable pageturner that will make quiet people see themselves in a whole new light. I asked a few people to read it this month, to make sure the flowread more. Quiet the power of introverts in a world that cant stop talking pauline w.
We read quiet as part of our monthly book club that i help organize. I ended up recognizing myself a lot in this book, but there are a ton of interesting and useful takeaways for introverts and extroverts alike. The silent book club for introverts retools after coronavirus. Now its fine for me to turn down party invitations. Everyone is welcome, and anyone can join or launch a chapter. We encourage people all over the world to start their own silent book clubs. Book clubs are all about the free exchange of ideas and the vigorous debate concerning the artistic merit and success or lack thereof regarding a work of art. Susan cain is an american writer and lecturer, and author of the 2012 nonfiction book quiet. Have you listened to any of kerri carters other performances before. The next big idea club a book club curated by malcolm. This gives colleagues a chance to express themselves in an environment outside of their typical daytoday and build relationships with people they might not work with directly.
Gretchen rubin based on the quiz in the book, do you think youre an introvert, an extrovert, or. Silent book clubs offer introverts a space to socialize. Every three months, the curators handselect two books in psychology, business. I am excited to announce that blr titles are now also available as eaudiobooks, perfect for the busy introvert onthego. Find over 343 introverted groups with 211150 members near you and meet people in your local community who share your interests. Jul 19, 2017 the biggest mistake people make when setting up a book club is assuming that the book is the most important aspect of the club. Quiet is a book of liberation from old ideas about the value of introverts. Ive had this blog for nearly four years and in that time ive posted 505 times. The book that started the quiet revolutionat least onethird of the peopl. Jan 20, 2016 if youre not sure where you fall on the introvertextrovert spectrum, here is the place to assess yourself. The power of introverts in a world that cant stop talking by susan cain author.
Silent book club midhudson valley is this areas cozy, friendly book club. Jul 10, 2014 as a selfidentifying introvert, i was drawn to susan cains quiet. The power of introverts in a world that cant stop talking quiet by susan cain summary. Passionately argued, impressively researched, and filled with indelible stories of real people, quiet shows how dramatically we undervalue introverts, and how much we. Thoughtprovoking, reflective, accessible summary from publisher. Grab a drink andor snacks if you want to and settle in with your book and a bunch of fellow. Quiet your inner critic and rise above social anxiety. Ps once you are a member, please be sure to check out the club introvert album in the photos section and resources on introversion in the pages section for laughs and interesting insights. In fact, i read much of susan cains book shaking my head in wonder and thinking. Book club of 1 an introvert with an extrovert button.
Whether teaching psychology, business, or education, teachers can use quiet to show students how the two different temperament styles, extroversion and. Visit our big library read page for more information and help getting started. Always one to give credit where credit is due, i took inspiration from okay, fine, i blatantly and shamelessly ripped off the antisocial social ass. Next big idea club aims to expose you to the next nonfiction book set to take the country and world by storm. Each month, our team picks a book that we agree as a team gets at the values we hold near and dear as an organization. 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. We have more than 100 active chapters in cities of all sizes, and new chapters are being launched by volunteers every week. Jan 07, 2020 silent book club, otherwise known as introvert happy hour, started in san francisco in 2012 with two friends reading together in a bar.
Quiet revolution is thrilled to spread the word about ellen hendriksens new book how to be yourself. Susan cain is the cofounder of quiet revolution llc and the author of the awardwinning new york times bestseller quiet. The book explores what cain calls the extrovert ideal, where our society values charisma and teamwork. 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. A happy place for bibliophiles to come together and read as a group. Silent book club, otherwise known as introvert happy hour, started in san francisco in 2012 with two friends reading together in a bar. Which parts of quiet resonated most strongly with you. The introverts club is a place for socially reluctant people to gather at a safe distance. The power of introverts in a world that cant stop talking paperback 3 jan 20. Each month, our team picks a book that we agree as a team. 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. For those of us who love to read and discuss, but dont always have the time, energy or inclination to have a real social life.
Susan cain is the definer of a new and valuable paradigm. If youre not sure where you fall on the introvertextrovert spectrum, here is the place to assess yourself. They are the ones who prefer listening to speaking. This extraordinary book has the power to permanently change how we see introverts and, equally important, how introverts see themselves. A great selfhelp book would you consider the audio edition of the quiet introvert. 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 the book presents a history of how western culture transformed from a culture of character to. These introvert gifts will bring a subtle smile to their face. Although introversion is often viewed as a drawback a secondclass personality trait, cain writes bradford jones believes that reassessing his personality type has. The power of introverts in a world that cant stop talking is a sunday times and new york times bestseller, translated into over 30. We recently heard that muck rack, a software company for journalists and pr specialists, selected quiet as their inhouse bookclub read. Based on the quiz in the book, do you think youre an introvert, an extrovert, or an. Quiet the power of introverts in a world that cant stop talking by susan cain merrys bookclub. In this moving and original argument, she makes the case that we are losing immense reserves of talent and vision because of our cultures overvaluation of extroversion.
So we thought wed check in with them to see how it went and how it changed life for introverts and extroverts within the company. They are the ones who prefer listening to speaking, reading to partying. The power of introverts in a world that cant stop talking by the title alone. Phillips memorial public library adds a local flavor to the club by hosting its own book discussion on goodreads. Quiet by susan cain has been on the best seller list for more than 5 years now. 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. So we thought wed check in read more introvert by quiet revolution. I prefer oneonone conversations to group activities. A book club for people who dont like book clubs, founded in 2012 in san francisco and now boasting six chapters in l. Being quiet in a social world to be better than the print version.
Reading guide for quiet by susan cain discussion guide for book clubs. We loved reading this inspiring book for this months pronunciation pro book club. Are you an introvert in some situations and an extrovert in others. How two women quietly reading books in an sf bar started. The book that started the quiet revolution at least onethird of the people we know are introverts. Maybe the extrovert ideal is no longer as powerful as it was. Gifts for book lovers and introverts introvert, dear. The power of introverts in a world that cant stop talking susan cain, 2012 random house 368 pp.
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