Quiet Is a Superpower / Chang, Jill.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Chang, Jill, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Introverts--Vocational guidance.

Introverts.

Introverts--Employment.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (232 pages)

Edition:

1st edition

Other Title:

Secret strengths of introverts in the workplace

Place of Publication:

Berrett-Koehler Publishers, 2020.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

“A must-have book for today's quiet warriors.” —Susan Cain, New York Times bestselling author of Quiet and Quiet Power and cofounder of Quiet Revolution How does a self-described "extreme introvert" thrive in a world where extroverts are rewarded and social institutions are set up in their favor? Using her extraordinary personal story as a "case study of one," author Jill Chang shows that introverts hold tremendous untapped potential for success. Chang describes how she succeeded internationally in fields that are filled with extroverts, including as an agent for Major League Baseball players, a manager of a team across more than twenty countries, and a leading figure in international philanthropy. Instead of changing herself to fit an extroverted mold, she learned to embrace her introversion, turning it from a disadvantage to the reason she was able to accomplish great goals and excel in tasks that her extroverted peers missed. She offers advice on the best jobs for introverts, overcoming the additional difficulties language and cultural barriers can present, thriving at social events and business presentations, leveraging the special leadership traits of introverts, and much more. Part memoir and part career guide, this book gives introverts the tools to understand how they can form relationships, advance in the career path, excel in cross-cultural workplaces, and navigate extroverted settings without compromising comfort or personality.

Contents:

Intro

Title Page

Copyright Page

Dedication

Contents

Foreword

Preface

Introduction

Part 1: First Steps for Tackling the Workplace

1. The Tangled Lives of Introverted Nine-to-Fivers

2. Broadening Your Horizons by Breaking into the Extrovert's Cultural Sphere

3. The Tragedy of Language Barriers

4. The Big Differences between Introverts and Extroverts in the Workplace

5. Which Jobs Are Suitable for Introverts?

6. Tips for Adapting to a New Environment with Zero Stress

Part 2: Introverts Getting Interpersonal

7. Quality, Not Quantity

8. You Don't Want to Face Interpersonal Conflicts, But . . .

9. Shaking Off the Emotional Influences of Others

10. Communication Tools-Choosing Them Wisely, Using Them Effectively

11. Cool and Collected on the Negotiating Battlefield

12. Advice for Introverts Who Travel Frequently for Work

13. Introverts in a Cross-Cultural Workplace

Part 3: Great Introvert Counterstrikes for Social Events

14. Using an Introvert's Traits to Turn Social Events into Your Home Field

15. Deciding Whether to Go

16. Preparing Before a Social Event

17. Practical Advice for Adapting to Social Occasions

18. Getting Up on Stage

19. Does Staying Silent Mean You're Not Contributing?

20. Picking an Appropriate Social Platform

Part 4: Show Your Natural Talent! Self-Advancement for Introverts

21. The Introvert and the Superstar Halo

22. Mixing and Matching for Ultimate Team Cooperation

23. Working with People on the Other Side of the Spectrum

24. Managing Up for Introverts

25. Are Introverts Suited to Lead Teams?

26. Being a Good Introverted Manager

In Closing

Bibliography

Acknowledgments

Index

About the Author.

Notes:

Online resource; Title from title page (viewed October 6, 2020)

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

OCLC:

1183955411