 Book Synopsis:
This ultimate introvert's guide to surviving and thriving in the globalized workplace is written by an "extreme introvert" who is also a bestselling international author and a successful sports agent, businesswoman, and philanthropist. How does a self-described "extreme introvert" thrive in a world where extroverts are rewarded and social institutions are set up in favor of them? Using her personal story as a "case study of one," debut Taiwanese author Jill Chang shows that introverts hold great, untapped potential for success in a globalized world. Chang draws from her own experience working in fields that are filled with extroverts, including as an agent for Major League Baseball players, a founder of her own business, and a leading figure in tech philanthropy. Instead of changing herself to fit a mold, she learned that embracing her introversion was the reason she was able to accomplish great goals and see blind spots that obstructed her extroverted peers. Quiet Is a Superpower gives introverts the tools to better understand how they can form relationships, excel in cross-cultural workplaces, and navigate extroverted settings without compromising comfort or personality. My thoughts: Susan Cain's Quiet went a long way towards changing attitudes towards introverts, but we still need more books like Jill Chang's Quiet is a Superpower, books that tackle the subject of the workplace. An introvert myself, I related strongly to her personal story of achieving success in the professional field where extroversion is seen as a must. Too often introversion is perceived as something that must stay in the domain of our personal life and interests, and very rarely managers try to understand the benefits of a different approach their introverted employees adopt in dealing with their professional challenges and goals. Thank you to Edelweiss and Berrett-Koehler Publishers for the review copy. The book is out on October 6th, 2020. |
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