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

by Susan Cain

Virtual Book Discussion
October 7th, 21st & November 4th, 18th


 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.  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.     (from publisher)

Before Reading

Before sitting down with the book, learn where you fall on the introvert-extrovert scale, and listen to
​ a message from the author in her own voice. 

Take a quiz

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Two Quiz Options: 
Extroversion Introversion Test
    Psychology Today, 25 minutes, actual score
    (on quiz page click orange button, not green button)
The Quiet Revolution Personality Test
    Susan Cain webpage, 10 questions, gives category

​From the author

In this passionate talk, Susan Cain argues introverts bring extraordinary talents and abilities to the world and should be encouraged and celebrated.  18 minutes

Virtual Book Discussion

Sponsored by WEAC and WEA Academy
​https://weaacademy.org/product/drive/
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Virtual book discussions through Zoom (no account needed, log in code provided with registration). Each discussion approximately 1 hour.

DISCUSSION 

Intro- The North and South of Temperment

Part 1- The Extrovert Ideal
Chapter 1-  The Rise of the "Mighty Likeable Fellow:" how     extrovert became the cultural ideal.
Chapter 2-  The Myth of Charismatic Leadership
Chapter 3-  When Collaboration Kills Creativity: the rise of       the new group-think and the power of working alone

Part 2- Your Biology, Your Self?
Chapter 4- Is Temperament Destiny?
Chapter 5- Beyond Temperament
Chapter 6- Franklin Was a Politician, But Eleanor Spoke Out   of Conscience
Chapter 7- Why Did Wall Street Crash and Warren Buffet   Prosper?

​Part 3- Do All Cultures Have an Extrovert Ideal?
Chapter 8- Soft Power

Part 4- How to Love, How to Work
Chapter 9- When Should You Act More Extroverted Than You Really Are?
Chapter 10- The Communication Gap
Chapter 11- On Cobblers and Generals: How to Cultivate   Quiet Kids in a World That Can't Hear Them 


Discussion Guides

Chapters 4-7

How to join the virtual book discussion?
​Contact WEA Academy-  ​https://weaacademy.org/product/quiet/

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