...Embracing Introverts Heather Wallace Ivy Tech Community College Embracing Introverts “Our lives are shaped as profoundly by personality as by gender or race.”(Susan Cain, 2012, p. 211). Cain stated this in the excerpt “The Power of the Introverts” from the book Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking. Cain explained how psychologists categorized our lives into introvert or extrovert. That is, two types of personality traits. She gave explanation and examples on what she has stated. Cain explained where introverts and extroverts came into our lives. She explained where we fall on the introvert- extrovert spectrum. “Our place on this continuum influences our choice of friends and mates, and how we make conversation, resolve differences, and show love” (Cain, 2012, p. 211). According to Cain (2012), it can determine what career field we choose, what music we listen to, what we do without sleep, and if we would be a good leader. I think Cain explained herself well. I agree with everything she said. She made it clear how introverts and extrovert came into our lives and why we pick the things we do. Introversion and extroversion are very involved personality styles. There is nothing bad about being an introvert or extrovert. One is not better than the other. It is simply who you are. There is no shame in being one or the other. Extroverts like to be the center of attention. They are very outgoing, enthusiastic, independent, and have a tendency to...
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...Quiet by Susan Cain delves into the idea of introversion and the role of introverts in society. The most apparent divide between people psychologically is whether they are extroverts, which focus on the exterior world, or introverts, which focus on their inner worlds. Over the years, American society has begun to promote an Extrovert Ideal, valuing charisma over discipline. However, introverts are still important in all aspects of our world's function. False ideas of extrovert superiority are evident in many roles. Introverts can be just as successful as leaders, due to their attentiveness. Individual thinking promotes creativity, as groups can stifle ideas through peer pressure and distraction. To truly understand introverts, there have been studies on the origin of temperament, the most promising theory being that introverts are born highly reactive and greatly influenced by stimuli while extroverts were born the opposite. Being high-reactive means introverts respond more dramatically to physical sensations as well as emotions like embarrassment and guilt. On the other hand, extroverts' low-reactivity cause them to be reward...
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...In Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking, Susan Cain examines the perceptions of introverts in a world of extroverts. Cain offers a raw view into the ways an introvert’s power of internal examination and observance can positively affect the world if extroverts would make an effort to step back and allow their quiet leadership to shine. Although, this personality type is largely discounted as “shy” and too passive, Cain demonstrates that the introverted personality type is not only beneficial to the progression of society but is necessary in the world. Personality is a large aspect of culture and relationships and is instrumental in the interaction, competition, progression, and direction of society in its entirety....
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...This Ted Talk video “The Power of Introverts” is about introverts and how it is important to give them their space. In this video, Susan Cain talks about people tend to “favor the man of action, over the man of contemplation.” Basically, what this quote is saying is that people tend to pick people; that are more active and who seems to be a dominate leader over people that are a bit more reserved. This is the author’s main idea because most introverts are more isolated and they like environments that are quieter and where they can be alone. She believes that it is hard to be an introvert in a world made for extroverts. In this Ted Talk the speaker informs us that there was a study done and they found out that 1/3 out of ½ of the population...
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...Extraverts and Introverts in the Workplace Table of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Characteristics of an Extravert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Characteristics of an Introvert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Behavioral Differences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Leadership Styles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Approach to Teamwork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Conflict Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Problem Solving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Successful Extraverted and Introverted Leaders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 The Corporate World . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Conclusion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
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...MORE ADVANCE NOISE FOR QUIET “An intriguing and potentially lifealtering examination of the human psyche that is sure to benefit both introverts and extroverts alike.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “Gentle is powerful … Solitude is socially productive … These important counterintuitive ideas are among the many reasons to take Quiet to a quiet corner and absorb its brilliant, thought-provoking message.” —ROSABETH MOSS KANTER, professor at Harvard Business School, author of Confidence and SuperCorp “An informative, well-researched book on the power of quietness and the 3/929 virtues of having a rich inner life. It dispels the myth that you have to be extroverted to be happy and successful.” —JUDITH ORLOFF, M.D., author of Emotional Freedom “In this engaging and beautifully written book, Susan Cain makes a powerful case for the wisdom of introspection. She also warns us ably about the downside to our culture’s noisiness, including all that it risks drowning out. Above the din, Susan’s own voice remains a compelling presence—thoughtful, generous, calm, and eloquent. Quiet deserves a very large readership.” —CHRISTOPHER LANE, author of Shyness: How Normal Behavior Became a Sickness 4/929 “Susan Cain’s quest to understand introversion, a beautifully wrought journey from the lab bench to the motivational speaker’s hall, offers convincing evidence for valuing substance over style, steak over sizzle, and qualities that are, in America, often derided. This book is brilliant...
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...In this Ted talk titled, “The power of introverts” by Susan Cain, Cain speaks on how introverts shaped this world even though the world praises extroverts instead. She discusses how the world be more productive if we let students work by themselves and come together as a group instead of initially meeting as a group and working. She says people should work alone first because a lot of time quiet people get under talked by the extrovert and then persuaded even though their initial thoughts might be better. Cain supports this claims with her own experience as an introverted kid being ripped from her books and solitude and told to be more outgoing. The proof is in the pudding, for anyone who’s been to school you know that the extroverted kids...
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...Ted Talk “The Power of Introverts”, Susan Cain explains the concept of introversion and how people who identify as introverted fit into the world of work and creativity. She begins by recounting when she was younger and went to summer camp. While she had planned two months of quiet reading with her fellow camp friends, everyone else held a different idea of how the summer would be spent. Cain recounts participating in a multitude of group activities that went against her relaxed and pensive personality. While she enjoyed the fun she had she was aware that being a part of a crowd did not sit as well with her as being an individual. In fact, Cain goes on to say that the normal behavior of introverts to walk off on their own is exactly what helps them be the most productive version of themselves. Introverts and extroverts respond to different stimuli which means the way they are able to work and think requires different atmospheres and tactics. The environments of schools and work offices currently discourages introversion and rather encourages extraversion. While utilizing group dynamics is helpful for things such as brainstorms, they should not be the foundation for productivity. Allowing privacy and the time to explore one’s own mind can be extremely beneficial as relating to output of creative thoughts and ideas. Cain states that in a world where one-third to one-half of people are...
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...The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking In the book, Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking, by Susan Cain, takes you through several eye-opening examples of the world of introverts and extroverts. Introverts are people who are shy, mostly quiet and prefer being alone, while extroverts are the opposite. Susan Cain brings up how extroverts are the most successful people in life, such as CEO’s for example. While also mentioning how introverts are people who change your daily life and revolutionize the world. I love how the author expands the definition of introverts and extroverts, by bringing us several examples of the lives of well known people and what they were, but Susan Cain also confuses me by making an extrovert seem much better than an introvert. You can say she elaborates more on extroverts and makes introverts seem bad....
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...There is Always Someone Listening in a Noisy World It is difficult for introverts to be heard in a world full of talkers. Extroverts like attention and are very open and typically like to speak up first. Whereas introverts do not seek that type of attention and are more refrained from social interactions. They are not the first to insert their ideas or opinions in a meeting, are likely to achieve less in an amount of time, are more reticent, like solitude, and some attempt to be extroverted. This is what makes it challenging for introverts and not the general misconceptions that people have of introverts which is that they are shy and anti-social. That is a false statement because introverts don’t all have the same characteristics and like anything else there are varieties. Extroverts like to be the initiators of things and like to socialize for energy. They are typically loquacious and proficient public speakers. This does not hold true for all extroverts though because like anything else in the world everyone is not exactly the same and there are a variety of characteristics. All extroverts have different traits and personalities that make them extroverted. Extroverted employees are great to have to lead meetings and kick things off which can push other employees to engage as well. Introverts are not initiators and are typically quiet, thoughtful, and reticent; these characteristics are not only reflected in their thoughts or feelings but as well as their behavior...
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...about introverts that says they cannot be successful in a world full of extroverts- that they don’t have the leadership or social skills needed to succeed- this is not true. Society often connects leadership skills with extroverted traits. It if often believed that if someone is an introvert, then there is no way they can be successful in a leadership position- like a CEO or Office Manager. In “Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That...
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...thought I was an extrovert. Why? Because society praises it. Extroverts are spirited, outgoing, energetic, and effervescent. On the other hand, introverts are quiet, reserved, solitary, and aloof. “We’re told that to be great is to be bold, to be happy is to be sociable” (Cain. 2013). Introverts are misperceived. Introverts are not anti-social, in fact introverts are necessary to society; we need to get rid of the bias that extroverts are superior. “Extroverted learning is better” Schools are becoming increasingly designed to accommodate extroverts and their thirst for extensive stimulation. “The vast majority of teachers...
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...mood. For introverts like my-self living in an extroverted culture, the holidays and all they entail can and most times are like fingernails on a chalkboard. For all those who are introverted, all that holiday socializing seems to be an enormous waste of time and energy. Rather than being out there mingling at parties, introverts would rather be snuggled up reading a nice, fat book. Extroversion and introversion are terms used to gauge social styles. Extroverts like the person I am about to interview for this paper; are more comfortable interacting in groups and are more energized by being with others than by being alone. Introverts, on the other hand, are more at home with their own company than in throngs of interacting people. They are stimulated by private activities like reading, listening to music, or working on a hobby or project. The latter have to be dragged to parties, and the blizzard of festivities around Christmas and New Year’s ranks right up there with colonoscopies and root canals. Three-fourths of all people are extroverts. And, unless they have mastered compassionate acceptance of all sentient beings, they think introverts are plain odd. Extroverts have little understanding of introverts. They assume the company, especially their own, is always welcomed and cannot imagine why someone would need solitude. Understandably, they have many friends and find it easy to strike up a conversation with strangers. Not all introverts are as misanthropic...
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...Introverts vs. Extroverts One way to distinguish a person’s personality is to define them as an introvert or extrovert. The attribute of extraversion–introversion is a fundamental aspect of human temperament perceptions. Introversion is defined as "the state of or tendency toward being wholly or predominantly concerned with and interested in one's own mental life". Extroversion is defined as "the act, state, or habit of being predominantly concerned with obtaining gratification from what is outside the self". Extroversion is established through outward, conversational, lively behavior, while introversion is conveyed in a more aloof and unsocial behavior. Although there may be some people that are extreme introverts or extroverts, the behavior of people change all the time and one may not constantly act accordingly to their personality type. Compared to extroverts, introverts can be seen as more reserved. Introverts tend to spend more time alone than with others; however, that fact should not be confused with loneliness. Introverted people are able to find more joy in solitary activities than they would find in group activities. Even though introverts do not find socializing with others as amusing as being left to their own thoughts, they are capable of mingling with others. With that fact in mind, introverts should not be mistaken for shy because they do not panic at the thought of social interactions like shy people do. Introverts have a preference for focusing on one activity...
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... Introvert(11%) Intuitive(25%) Feeling(6%) Judging(33%) 1. Were you surprised? It was interesting to know common in psychology categorization criterion or indicator measuring personality traits for myself. 2. Do you feel the results are accurate? I am very sure nothing in existing world we can 100% sure about. I can say, it definitely has some true in it! 3. Describe some emotional and physical behaviors that you exhibit. I am introvert, Introvert live in inside him or herself, all the most important thing in his life happening inside him. This does not mean that he does not see the world around him; he just pays much less attention than the inner world. And even looking outside, he looks at everything through the prism itself. It is not self-centered, but rather isolation, isolation on himself. His world is a world of his experiences, feelings and thoughts. There he goes off to recuperate after a collision with external reality. Outside world brings him more tests than joy. But his inner world, his refuge, he knows inside out. If you ask an introvert, what happens to him inside, he cannot describe it, because there is no such word or words you need a lot. And if this is to ask an extrovert, he also cannot say anything, but because their inner world for him - a dark forest. And just as with the outside world. Introvert has to purposefully...
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