A field guide for introverts: How to thrive at work without changing who you are | Susan Cain (author of "Quiet")
A field guide for introverts: How to thrive at work without changing who you are | Susan Cain (author of "Quiet")Susan Cain, author of the best-selling book Quiet, shares practical tactics introverts can use to be more successful at work (and in life)Listen now on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube. Brought to you by: • Enterpret—Transform customer feedback into product growth — Susan Cain, author of the groundbreaking bestseller Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking, shares a guide for how introverts can thrive in the workplace without sacrificing their authentic selves. Drawing from her extensive research and personal experience, Cain offers a powerful reframing: success doesn’t require becoming more extroverted—it demands becoming more fully yourself. What you’ll learn:
Find the transcript at: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/a-field-guide-for-introverts-susan-cain Some takeaways:
Where to find Susan Cain: • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susancain/ • Website: https://susancain.net/ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susancainauthor/# • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorsusancain • Substack: https://substack.com/@susancain In this episode, we cover: (00:00) Introduction to Susan Cain (05:07) Understanding introversion (08:55) The spectrum of introversion and extroversion (13:27) Overcoming public speaking anxiety (17:13) Learning to embrace your introverted self (23:16) The power of leaning into your strengths (24:36) Strategies for introverts to thrive in their career (34:06) The importance of saying no (38:35) What to do instead of networking (41:59) Effective meeting participation for introverts (47:31) Creating a productive work environment (51:14) Raising an introverted child (57:58) Finding the right career fit (01:08:09) Lightning round and final thoughts Referenced: • The power of introverts: https://www.ted.com/talks/susan_cain_the_power_of_introverts • The hidden power of sad songs and rainy days: https://www.ted.com/talks/susan_cain_and_min_kym_the_hidden_power_of_sad_songs_and_rainy_days • Why bittersweet emotions underscore life’s beauty: https://www.ted.com/talks/susan_cain_why_bittersweet_emotions_underscore_life_s_beauty • Desensitization: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desensitization_(psychology) • Malcolm Gladwell’s website: https://www.gladwellbooks.com/ • Warren Buffett on X: https://x.com/warrenbuffett • Dale Carnegie speaking courses: https://www.dalecarnegie.com/en/presentation-skills-public-speaking-training • Bill Gates on X: https://x.com/billgates • Kathy Fish on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathy-fish-23b5777/ • Why most public speaking advice is wrong—and how to finally overcome your speaking anxiety | Tristan de Montebello (CEO & co-founder of Ultraspeaking): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/master-public-speaking-tristan-de-montebello • Ultraspeaking: https://ultraspeaking.com/lenny/ • Rethinking the Extraverted Sales Ideal: The Ambivert Advantage: https://faculty.wharton.upenn.edu/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Grant_PsychScience2013.pdf • Cutco: https://www.cutco.com/ • Tim Ferriss’s post about his new book: https://x.com/tferriss/status/1878936085033791817 • Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mihaly_Csikszentmihalyi • Naval on X: https://x.com/naval • On saying no: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/how-to-say-no • Susan Cain—How to Overcome Fear and Embrace Creativity: https://tim.blog/2019/01/24/susan-cain/ • Zigging vs. zagging: How HubSpot built a $30B company | Dharmesh Shah (co-founder/CTO): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/lessons-from-30-years-of-building • Renee Wood on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/recoale/ • The Sopranos on Max: https://play.max.com/show/818c3d9d-1831-48a6-9583-0364a7f98453 • The Talented Mr. Ripley on Prime Video: https://www.primevideo.com/detail/The-Talented-Mr-Ripley/0HA0GNFQ4ZXYPDNJHQEENK2Q6Q • Tugboat Institute: https://www.tugboatinstitute.com/ • Leonard Cohen quote: https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/4484-there-is-a-crack-in-everything-that-s-how-the-light Recommended books: • Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking: https://www.amazon.com/Quiet-Power-Introverts-World-Talking/dp/0307352153 • Creativity: Flow and the Psychology of Discovery and Invention: https://www.amazon.com/Creativity-Flow-Psychology-Discovery-Invention/dp/0062283251 • Quiet Power: The Secret Strengths of Introverted Kids: https://www.amazon.com/Quiet-Power-Secret-Strengths-Introverted/dp/0147509920 • Gandhi: An Autobiography—The Story of My Experiments with Truth: https://www.amazon.com/Gandhi-Autobiography-Story-Experiments-Truth/dp/0807059099 • Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience: https://www.amazon.com/Flow-Psychology-Experience-Perennial-Classics/dp/0061339202 • The Power of Myth: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Myth-Joseph-Campbell/dp/0385418868/ • Bittersweet: How Sorrow and Longing Make Us Whole: https://www.amazon.com/Bittersweet-Oprahs-Book-Club-Longing/dp/0451499794 • Good Energy: The Surprising Connection Between Metabolism and Limitless Health: https://www.amazon.com/Good-Energy-Surprising-Connection-Metabolism/dp/0593712641 • The 5 Types of Wealth: A Transformative Guide to Design Your Dream Life: https://www.amazon.com/Types-Wealth-Transformative-Guide-Design/dp/059372318X Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email podcast@lennyrachitsky.com. Lenny may be an investor in the companies discussed. Invite your friends and earn rewardsIf you enjoy Lenny's Newsletter, share it with your friends and earn rewards when they subscribe. |
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