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How to Tell Your Own Life Story
What narrative have you constructed from the events of your life? And do you know that this is the single most important question you can ask yourself?
“You Have Today To Do What Matters Most”: An Interview with Tom Rath
One of the lessons I learned very early in life, from my grandfather, is that it is an extraordinary waste of time to try to be someone you are not.
Readers Ask Susan Cain: Who’s an Example of Introverted Leadership?
“He learned how to draw on his own natural strengths as an introvert to be a natural leader.”
Getting Credit, Shining in Job Interviews, and More: A Work Q&A with Susan Cain
I hope one day our culture will come to think of quiet as an asset! Until then, speak of your ability to focus, your incredible persistence at solving problems, or your tendency to forge strong alliances with fellow team members, one person at a time
Readers Ask Susan Cain: What Inspired “Quiet”?
“I think I’ve been living this book all my life, since the time I was four years old.”
Shyness vs. Introversion, Surviving Playdates, Sharing Ideas, and More: Readers Ask Susan Cain
Instead of feeling like you should enjoy play dates (as many moms around you will appear to do), just acknowledge to yourself that this is one of those parenting challenges and give yourself a pat on the back when it’s done.
How to Learn to Love Networking
We introverts tend to think it’s just us, but studies show that small talk is universally dreaded. We all want to connect at a deep level.
How to be Courageous
Courage helps us grow and give. And it’s available to us all.
“You Can Approach Life with Both Fierceness and Grace”: An Interview with Brené Brown
Most people find it hard to believe, but I’m an introvert. I’m comfortable speaking to 2,000 people about my work, but drop me into a cocktail party with 50 people, and I’m lost.
7 Ways to Use the Power of Powerless Communication
People who use “powerless” communication styles fall into two categories—some are doormats. But just as many are superstars.