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Susan Cain

    March 20, 1968
    Susan Cain
    Quiet Power
    Bittersweet
    Quiet : the power of introverts in a world thath can't stop talking
    Quiet Journal
    Bittersweet: How Sorrow and Longing Make Us Whole
    Quiet ... in 30 Minutes
    • Quiet ... in 30 Minutes

      • 46 pages
      • 2 hours of reading
      4.4(51)Add rating

      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.

      Quiet ... in 30 Minutes
    • 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

      Bittersweet: How Sorrow and Longing Make Us Whole
    • Quiet Journal

      • 192 pages
      • 7 hours of reading
      4.0(40)Add rating

      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 Journal
    • "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

      Quiet : the power of introverts in a world thath can't stop talking
    • 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.

      Bittersweet
    • Quiet Power

      The Secret Strengths of Introverts

      • 270 pages
      • 10 hours of reading
      3.8(404)Add rating

      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.

      Quiet Power
    • 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.

      Ciszej, proszę... Siła introwersji w świecie..
    • Still und stark

      Die Kraft introvertierter Kinder und Jugendlicher

      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

      Still und stark
    • Bestseller-Autorin Susan Cain zeigt in ihrem neuen psychologischen Ratgeber, weshalb negative Gefühle wie Trauer, Melancholie und Schmerz zu einem erfüllten Leben gehören und uns helfen, unser volles Potenzial zu entfalten. In ihrem Bestseller Still erforschte sie die Kraft der Introvertiertheit; in diesem Werk verwendet sie eine Mischung aus Recherche, Geschichtenerzählen und Memoir, um zu verdeutlichen, wie Bittersüße der Schlüssel zu einem erfüllten Leben ist. Sie illustriert, wie das Verständnis dieser Emotionen uns hilft, Lebensübergänge zu meistern. In einer Gesellschaft, die ständige Fröhlichkeit propagiert und Kummer verurteilt, erinnert sie daran, dass Melancholie und schwierige Emotionen natürliche Bestandteile des Lebens sind. Nur durch die Annahme der gesamten Fülle des Lebens entdecken wir Sinn, Verbindung, Liebe und Freude. Dichter und Komponisten haben dies über die Jahrhunderte hinweg in ihren Meisterwerken von bittersüßer Schönheit festgehalten. In einer Zeit großer Einsamkeit und persönlicher Angst bietet der Ratgeber eine unerwartete Möglichkeit, durch die Transformation von Schmerz in Kreativität und Verbindung zusammenzukommen.

      Bittersüss