Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking

The book that started the Quiet Revolution

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.

Now with Extra Libris material, including a reader’s guide and bonus content

• Give and Take: Why Helping Others Drives Our Success
• The Progress Principle: Using Small Wins to Ignite Joy, Engagement, and Creativity at Work
• Quiet Power: The Secret Strengths of Introverts
• The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World
• The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business
• The Fearless Organization: Creating Psychological Safety in the Workplace for Learning, Innovation, and Growth
• A Brief History of Time
• The Culture Code: The Secrets of Highly Successful Groups
• Unlimited Memory: How to Use Advanced Learning Strategies to Learn Faster, Remember More and be More Productive
• Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win