Susan Cain Libri

Il mondo è pieno di introversi: li vediamo, anche se non li sentiamo. A volte ci disturbano, con la loro reticenza. Altre volte ci affaticano, perché cedono sempre il passo a noi. Altre volte ancora li apprezziamo, perché sembrano innocui. Sono almeno un terzo delle persone che conosciamo: sono quelli che preferiscono ascoltare, invece che parlare; che preferiscono leggere invece che fare vita sociale; quelli che creano e inventano, ma che non ostentano la loro opinione. A molti di loro dobbiamo alcuni dei più grandi progressi dell'umanità: dalla teoria della gravità, all'invenzione del computer, da Harry Potter a Google. Ma come trovano spazio gli introversi in una società che sembra premiare solo le personalità estroverse, competitive ed egocentriche? Raccontando anni di esperienza come consulente e il suo passaggio da una timidezza riluttante a una timidezza orgogliosa, Susan Cain accende un riflettore sugli introversi che sono fra di noi, spiegandone la forza e il ruolo nella nostra società.

Do you know what Bill Gates, Eleanor Roosevelt, Warren Buffet, and Mahatma Gandhi all have in common? Apart from being iconic leaders, they are all introverts. Although leadership is often associated with bold confidence and charisma, many great leaders are soft spoken, and often shy, deep thinkers. In Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking, bestselling author Susan Cain uses historic, neuroscientific and literary evidence to describe how, for over a century, the value of extroverts has been glorified to the detriment of innovation and productivity. Touting the hidden strengths of introverts, Cain posits that revealing the power of quietude will not only free introverts to be themselves, but will contribute to positive advancements in leadership, parenting, intimate partnerships, and the work force. Quiet…in 30 minutes is the essential guide to quickly understanding the introverted personality explored in Susan Cain’s bestselling book, Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking. Offering a chapter-by-chapter overview of Cain’s findings on the power of quiet, this concise summary offers insightful knowledge for introverts, their parents, partners, teachers, and employers.

Bittersweetness is a tendency to states of long?ing, poignancy, and sorrow; an acute aware?ness of passing time; and a curiously piercing joy at the beauty of the world. It recognizes that light and dark, birth and death --bitter and sweet--are forever paired. Cain shows how a bittersweet state of mind is the quiet force that helps us transcend our personal and collective pain. If we don't acknowledge our own heartache, she says, we can end up inflicting it on others via abuse, domination, or neglect. But if we realize that all humans know--or will know--loss and suffering, we can turn toward one another

The Sunday Times bestselling phenomenon Quiet has forever changed how we see introverts and how introverts see themselves. This companion journal will help you to harness your secret strengths, improve communication at home and at work, and nurture your best self. This guided journal takes you on the Quiet journey to becoming a stronger, more confident person. In part one, you'll learn more about your own temperament through a self-assessment quiz, which will teach you to make progress towards self-awareness, and realize your own authentic qualities and worth. Part two will then empower you to put that knowledge to practice with prompts for taking action in every aspect of life. This is the perfect practical resource for introverts or the people who want to better understand and support them.

'Quiet is a startling, important and readable page-turner. It will make quiet people see through themselves in a whole new light.' Naomi Wolf, author of The Beauty Myth 'Once in a blue moon, a book comes along that gives us startling new insights. Quiet is that book: part page-turner, part cutting edge science, it will change the way you see yourself, other people, and the world.' Adam Grant, The Wharton School of Business 'Quiet legitimizes and even celebrates the 'niche' that represents half the people in the world. Think Malcolm Gladwell for people who don't take themselves too seriously. Mark my words, this book will be a bestseller.' Guy Kawasaki, author of Enchantment 'Happiness is . . . Quiet, an extraordinary book that will change for ever the way society views introverts. Superbly researched and deeply insightful, Quiet is an indispensable resource for anyone who wants to understand the gifts of the introverted half of the population.' Gretchen Rubin, author of The Happiness Project 'An intriguing and potentially life-altering examination of the human psyche that is sure to benefit both introverts and extroverts alike.' Kirkus Reviews

"With her mega-bestseller Quiet, Susan Cain urged our society to cultivate space for the undervalued, indispensable introverts among us, thereby revealing an untapped power hidden in plain sight. Now, she employs the same mix of research, storytelling, and memoir to explore why we experience sorrow and longing, and the surprising lessons these states of mind teach us about creativity, compassion, leadership, spirituality, mortality and love. Bittersweetness is a tendency to states of longing, poignancy, and sorrow; an acute awareness of passing time; and a curiously piercing joy when beholding beauty. It recognizes that light and dark, birth and death-bitter and sweet-are forever paired. A song in a minor key, an elegiac poem, or even a touching television commercial all can bring us to this sublime, even holy, state of mind-and, ultimately, to greater kinship with our fellow humans. But bittersweetness is not, as we tend to think, just a momentary feeling or event. It's also a way of being, a storied heritage. Our artistic and spiritual traditions--amplified by recent scientific and management research--teach us its power. Cain shows how a bittersweet state of mind is the quiet force that helps us transcend our personal and collective pain. If we don't acknowledge our own sorrows and longings, she says, we can end up inflicting them on others via abuse, domination, or neglect. But if we realize that all humans know--or will know--loss and suffering, we can turn toward each other. And we can learn to transform our own pain into creativity, transcendence, and connection. At a time of profound discord and personal anxiety, Bittersweet brings us together in deep and unexpected ways"-- Publisher's description

The monumental bestseller Quiet has been recast in a new edition that empowers introverted kids and teens Susan Cain sparked a worldwide conversation when she published Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking. With her inspiring book, she permanently changed the way we see introverts and the way introverts see themselves. The original book focused on the workplace, and Susan realized that a version for and about kids was also badly needed. This book is all about kids' world—school, extracurriculars, family life, and friendship. You’ll read about actual kids who have tackled the challenges of not being extroverted and who have made a mark in their own quiet way. You’ll hear Susan Cain’s own story, and you’ll be able to make use of the tips at the end of each chapter. There’s even a guide at the end of the book for parents and teachers. This insightful, accessible, and empowering book, illustrated with amusing comic-style art, will be eye-opening to extroverts and introverts alike.

Exploring the interplay between light and darkness, this poetry collection emphasizes that embracing our struggles is essential to appreciating joy. Through its verses, it reflects on the transformative nature of personal and collective journeys, highlighting how these experiences shape our identities and society.

To, že autorčin zájem o téma introverze tak neuvěřitelně zarezonoval, asi vypovídá o trendu naší doby – objevovat sílu v tom, co je (zdánlivě) slabé, a hodnotu v tom, co bylo dříve příliš nenápadné. Miliony lidí tak přijali, že jsou introvertní či plaší, a zjistili, že právě díky těmto vlastnostem jsou dobří posluchači, kteří dovedou navazovat hluboké vztahy. Že jsou v kontaktu se svým vnitřním já. Že zvládnou všechno to, co je běžné pro extraverty, jen si poté musí zalézt někam na klidné místo a načerpat energii. Mnoho lidí Susan Cainové řeklo, že by si bývali rádi její knihu přečetli, když byli děti, dospívali nebo se sami stali rodiči introvertních dětí. A právě pro ně napsala Tichou sílu. Zde se zaměřuje na důležitá témata života dětí a dospívajících (škola, společenský kontakt, koníčky, domov), dává užitečné tipy (jak si uvědomit sílu své povahy, nebo naopak vystoupit z komfortní zóny), dělí se o svůj příběh i výpovědi mnoha introvertních dětí a dospívajících a knihu zakončuje doslovem pro rodiče a učitele. Kniha je určena pro introvertní a plaché děti a dospívající, jejich rodiny a ty, kdo s nimi profesně přicházejí do kontaktu.

Cicha rewolucja... Co najmniej jedna trzecia spośród osób, które znamy, to introwertycy. To ci, którzy wolą słuchać niż mówić, czytać książki niż chodzić na przyjęcia. Są oni pomysłowi i twórczy, ale nie lubią się promować; wolą pracować samodzielnie niż w zespole. Choć często mówi się o takich osobach ciche i spokojne, to właśnie introwertykom zawdzięczamy wiele z najwspanialszych dokonań od słynnych słoneczników van Gogha do pierwszego komputera osobistego. Ta napisana z pasją, oparta na wynikach badań naukowych, pełna zapadających w pamięć fascynujących opowieści o rzeczywistych osobach książka pokazuje nam, jak bardzo nie docenia się introwertyków oraz ile na tym traci nasz rozgadany świat. Korzystając z wyników najnowszych badań z dziedziny psychologii oraz neurobiologii, autorka ujawnia zadziwiające, mało znane dotąd różnice między ekstrawertykami a introwertykami. Zapewne najbardziej inspirującym aspektem Ciszej, proszę jest to, że Susan Cain prezentuje nam galerię introwertyków, którzy odnieśli sukces od superinteligentnego, niezwykle dynamicznego prelegenta, który po wykładach odzyskuje siły w samotności, do osiągającego rekordowe wyniki sprzedaży akwizytora, który w spokoju swoich czterech ścian korzysta z mocy, jaką daje mu zadawanie pytań. Wreszcie autorka udziela nam mnóstwa bezcennych rad dotyczących m.in. tego, w jaki sposób lepiej i skuteczniej radzić sobie z różnicami w relacjach introwertyk/ekstrawertyk, jak wzmacniać poczucie własnej wartości w introwertycznym dziecku oraz czy i kiedy warto udawać ekstrawertyka. Ta niezwykła książka na zawsze już zmieni nasz sposób postrzegania introwertyków oraz, co równie ważne, to, w jaki sposób introwertycy postrzegają samych siebie.