Susan Cain Books

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.

"At least one-third of the people we know are introverts. They are the ones who prefer listening to speaking; who innovate and create but dislike self-promotion; who favor working on their own over working in teams. It is to introverts - Rosa Parks, Chopin, Dr. Seuss, Steve Wozniak-- that we owe many of the great contributions to society. In Quiet, Susan Cain argues that we dramatically undervalue introverts and shows how much we lose in doing so. She charts the rise of the Extrovert Ideal throughout the twentieth century and explores how deeply it has come to permeate our culture. She also introduces us to successful introverts-from 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. Passionately argued, superbly researched, and filled with indelible stories of real people, Quiet has the power to permanently change how we see introverts and, equally important, how they see themselves."-- Fourni par l'éditeur

In her latest work, Susan Cain explores the depths of sorrow and longing, revealing the profound lessons these emotions can teach us about creativity, compassion, leadership, spirituality, mortality, and love. She introduces the concept of bittersweetness, characterized by a blend of longing, poignancy, and sorrow, alongside a heightened awareness of time and a unique joy found in beauty. This duality of light and dark, birth and death, reflects the intertwined nature of our experiences. Bittersweetness manifests in various forms, from music to poetry, leading us to a deeper connection with humanity. Rather than being a fleeting emotion, it represents a way of being and a rich heritage, supported by artistic, spiritual, and scientific insights. Cain emphasizes that embracing our own sorrows is crucial; neglecting them can lead to harm towards others. Recognizing our shared experiences of loss allows us to turn towards one another, transforming pain into creativity and connection. In a time marked by discord and anxiety, this exploration of bittersweetness offers a path to unity and understanding.

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.

Everyone wants happiness and success, yet the pursuit of both has never been more elusive. As work and personal demands rise, we try to keep up by juggling everything better, moving faster, and doing more. While we might succeed in the short term, this approach comes at a high cost in the long term: it hurts our well-being, our relationships, and—paradoxically—our productivity. In this life-changing book, Emma Seppälä explains that the reason we are burning ourselves out is that we fall for outdated theories of success. We are taught that getting ahead means doing everything that’s thrown at us with razor-sharp focus and iron discipline, that success depends on our drive and talents, and that achievement cannot happen without stress. <em>The Happiness Track</em> demolishes these counterproductive theories. Drawing on the latest scientific research on happiness, resilience, willpower, compassion, positive stress, creativity, and mindfulness, Seppälä demonstrates that being happy is the most productive thing we can do to thrive—whether at work or at home. She shares practical strategies for applying these scientific findings to our daily lives. A fulfilling, successful, and anxiety-free life is within your reach. <em>The Happiness Track</em> will show you the way. Happiness Is the Fast Track to Success “Are you a hard-driving, multitasking, conscientiously striving professional? Then your ideas about success are probably all wrong—and you need <em>The Happiness Track</em>, Dr. Emma Seppälä’s investigation into the counter-intuitive factors that create career and life success. The best news of all? All these skills are well within your grasp.”—Daniel H. Pink, author of <em>Drive</em> and <em>A Whole New Mind</em> “Emma Seppälä convinces us that reconfiguring our brain for happiness can change the way our lives unfold and the way we approach success. A worthwhile read for anyone who wants to achieve a successful and fulfilling life.”—Amy Cuddy, professor at Harvard Business School and author of <em>Presence</em> “Backed by extensive research in psychology and neuroscience, The Happiness Track offers a wealth of insight on changing how we approach our work, our personal lives, and our relationships. It’s a carefully researched, engaging look at how to improve ourselves without losing our authenticity or our sanity.”—Adam Grant, Wharton professor and New York Times bestselling author of <em>Give and Take and Originals</em> “Through her research-backed strategies, Emma Seppälä teaches us not only how to thrive in our chosen profession, but how to stay true to ourselves—and enjoy every moment of the process.”—Susan Cain, cofounder of <em>Quiet Revolution</em> and <em>New York Times</em> bestselling author of <em>Quiet </em> “For decades we’ve been tied to theories of success that have burned us out and driven us into the ground—because we don’t know of any alternatives. The Happiness Track provides us with a highly readable, science-backed solution to obtaining sustainable success, the sort of success we are all really striving for, that leaves us fulfilled, happy, and healthy.”—Scott Barry Kaufman, Ph.D., scientific director at the Imagination Institute at the University of Pennsylvania

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.

Als Susan Cain ein Teenager war, wurde sie oft gefragt, warum sie so still ist. Daraufhin zwang sie sich jahrelang, im Unterricht das Wort zu ergreifen und auf Partys zu gehen, auch wenn sie ihre freie Zeit lieber mit einer guten Freundin verbracht hätte. Im Laufe der Jahre erkannte Susan, dass ihre Introvertiertheit keine Schwäche, sondern eine Stärke war. Sie nahm sich Zeit zum Nachdenken, war ausgeglichen und eine gute Zuhörerin. Ihr erstes Buch »Still« wurde ein weltweiter Erfolg und ermutigte viele Introvertierte, zu sich selbst zu stehen. In ihrem zweiten Buch dreht sich alles um die Welt von Kindern und Jugendlichen. Sie „sind oft talentiert, einzigartig und liebevoll. Und trotzdem denken sie, dass etwas mit ihnen nicht stimmt. Das muss sich ändern“, beschreibt Susan Cain ihr Anliegen, das hinter diesem wichtigen Buch steckt. Ausstattung: s/w Illustrationen