But if our entire population consisted of warriors, there would be no one to notice, let alone battle, potentially deadly but far quieter threats like viral disease or climate change.
Susan Cain
Population Dynamics, Metaphor, Diverse Strengths, Collective Responsibility, Quiet Threats
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“Introverts tend to be driven by their interests and passions, naturally organizing their lives around the things they love most to do. This is a great boon because focusing on one or two pursuits tends to build mastery in a given area, and mastery builds self-confidence – rather than the other way around.” Susan Cain
Introverts, Passions, Personal Organization, Mastery, Self-confidence
Susan Cain Introverts, Passions, Personal Organization, Mastery, Self-confidence“Eleanor Roosevelt became the first First Lady to hold a press conference, address a national convention, write a newspaper column, and appear on talk radio.” Susan Cain
Eleanor Roosevelt, First Lady, Public Engagement, Breaking Barriers, Influential Women
Susan Cain Eleanor Roosevelt, First Lady, Public Engagement, Breaking Barriers, Influential Women“Scores of studies have shown that venting doesn’t soothe anger; it fuels it.” Susan Cain
Venting Anger, Psychological Studies, Emotional Management, Coping Mechanisms, Behavioral Insights
Susan Cain Venting Anger, Psychological Studies, Emotional Management, Coping Mechanisms, Behavioral Insights“Emily is talking to Greg about dinner parties, not divorce, but her communication style echoes Celia’s. When she and Greg disagree, her voice gets quiet and flat, her manner slightly distant. What she’s trying to do is minimize aggression – Emily is uncomfortable with anger – but she appears to be receding emotionally.” Susan Cain
Communication Dynamics, Conflict Resolution, Emotional Expression, Introverted Behavior, Social Discomfort
Susan Cain Communication Dynamics, Conflict Resolution, Emotional Expression, Introverted Behavior, Social Discomfort“In fact, the very thing that many high-reactives hate most about blushing – its uncontrollability – is what makes it so socially useful. “Because it is impossible to control the blush intentionally,” Dijk speculates, blushing is an authentic sign of embarrassment. And embarrassment, according to Keltner, is a moral emotion. It shows humility, modesty, and a desire to avoid aggression and make peace.” Susan Cain
Blushing, Embarrassment, Social Cues, Emotions, Humility
Susan Cain Blushing, Embarrassment, Social Cues, Emotions, Humility“Love is essential, gregariousness is optional.” Susan Cain
Love, Essential Connections, Social Behavior, Introversion, Personal Values
Susan Cain Love, Essential Connections, Social Behavior, Introversion, Personal Values“Participants in brainstorming sessions usually believe that their group performed much better than it actually did, which points to a valuable reason for their continued popularity – group brainstorming makes people feel attached. A worthy goal, so long as we understand that social glue, as opposed to creativity, is the principal benefit.” Susan Cain
Brainstorming Sessions, Group Performance, Social Attachment, Creativity Versus Connection, Group Dynamics
Susan Cain Brainstorming Sessions, Group Performance, Social Attachment, Creativity Versus Connection, Group Dynamics“The people who made it through these boards were not the people with the best ideas. They were the best presenters.” Susan Cain
Presentation Skills, Idea Evaluation, Group Dynamics, Selection Criteria, Performance
Susan Cain Presentation Skills, Idea Evaluation, Group Dynamics, Selection Criteria, Performance“Shyness is the fear of social disapproval or humiliation, while introversion is a preference for environments that are not overstimulating. Shyness is inherently painful; introversion is not.” Susan Cain
Shyness, Social Fear, Introversion, Painful Experiences, Overstimulation Preference
Susan Cain Shyness, Social Fear, Introversion, Painful Experiences, Overstimulation Preference“You may be so busy trying to appear like a zestful, reward-sensitive extrovert that you undervalue your own talents, or feel underestimated by those around you. But when you’re focused on a project that you care about, you probably find that your energy is boundless.” Susan Cain
Self-esteem, Undervaluation, Intrinsic Motivation, Project Focus, Personal Energy
Susan Cain Self-esteem, Undervaluation, Intrinsic Motivation, Project Focus, Personal Energy“Love is essential; gregariousness is optional. Cherish your nearest and dearest. Work with colleagues you like and respect. Scan new acquaintances for those who might fall into the former categories or whose company you enjoy for its own sake. And don’t worry about socializing with everyone else. Relationships make everyone happier, introverts included, but think quality over quantity.” Susan Cain
Love, Relationships, Quality, Socializing, Gregariousness
Susan Cain Love, Relationships, Quality, Socializing, Gregariousness“At IBM, a corporation that embodied the ideal of the company man, the sales force gathered each morning to belt out the company anthem, “Ever Onward,” and to harmonize on the “Selling IBM” song, set to the tune of “Singin’ in the Rain.”” Susan Cain
IBM Culture, Company Anthem, Corporate Identity, Teamwork, Sales Motivation
Susan Cain IBM Culture, Company Anthem, Corporate Identity, Teamwork, Sales Motivation“Highly sensitive people also process information about their environments – both physical and emotional – unusually deeply. They tend to notice subtleties that others miss – another person’s shift in mood, say, or a lightbulb burning a touch too brightly.” Susan Cain
Highly Sensitive, Information Processing, Emotional Subtleties, Environmental Awareness, Noticing Details
Susan Cain Highly Sensitive, Information Processing, Emotional Subtleties, Environmental Awareness, Noticing Details“Figure out what you are meant to contribute to the world and make sure you contribute it.” Susan Cain
Personal Contribution, Self-discovery, Purpose, Meaningful Impact, Individual Goals
Susan Cain Personal Contribution, Self-discovery, Purpose, Meaningful Impact, Individual Goals“In the United States, he feels, conversation is about how effective you are at turning your experiences into stories, whereas a Chinese person might be concerned with taking up too much of the other person’s time with inconsequential information.” Susan Cain
Cultural Communication, Storytelling, Conversational Norms, Cultural Differences, Social Interactions
Susan Cain Cultural Communication, Storytelling, Conversational Norms, Cultural Differences, Social Interactions“It’s so easy to confuse schmoozing ability with talent. Someone seems like a good presenter, easy to get along with, and those traits are rewarded. Well, why is that? They’re valuable traits, but we put too much of a premium on presenting and not enough on substance and critical thinking.” Susan Cain
Schmoozing, Talent Confusion, Presentation Skills, Critical Thinking, Workplace Dynamics
Susan Cain Schmoozing, Talent Confusion, Presentation Skills, Critical Thinking, Workplace Dynamics“Conspiracy of Fools, a book about the Enron scandal.” Susan Cain
Enron Scandal, Book Title, Financial Fraud, Corporate Governance, Scandal Analysis
Susan Cain Enron Scandal, Book Title, Financial Fraud, Corporate Governance, Scandal Analysis“It’s just the most amazing thing to see the introvert revolution literally remaking the way we organize society – this time, the world of book clubs.” Susan Cain
Introvert Revolution, Societal Changes, Book Clubs, Cultural Organization, Community Building
Susan Cain Introvert Revolution, Societal Changes, Book Clubs, Cultural Organization, Community Building“As a parent, if you give yourself what you need, your children will watch you doing that and will give themselves what they need.” Susan Cain
Parenting, Self-care, Role Modeling, Child Development, Emotional Health
Susan Cain Parenting, Self-care, Role Modeling, Child Development, Emotional Health“That was what collaboration meant for Steve Woz: the ability to share a donut and a brainwave with his laid-back, nonjudgmental, poorly dressed colleagues – who minded not a whit when he disappeared into his cubicle to get the real work done.” Susan Cain
Steve Woz, Collaboration, Creative Process, Nonjudgmental Atmosphere, Teamwork
Susan Cain Steve Woz, Collaboration, Creative Process, Nonjudgmental Atmosphere, Teamwork