Evangelicalism has taken the Extrovert Ideal to its logical extreme...If you don't love Jesus out loud, then it must not be real… — Susan Cain Being real Copy Share Image
America had shifted from what influential cultural historian Warren Susman called a culture of character to a culture of personality, and opened… — Susan Cain America Copy Share Image
“In a state of flow, you’re neither bored nor anxious, and you don’t question your own adequacy. Hours pass without your noticing.… — Susan Cain Social environment Copy Share Image
“Don't think of introversion as something that needs to be cured...Spend your free the way you like, not the way you think… — Susan Cain Inspirational Copy Share Image
We know from myths and fairy tales that there are many different kinds of powers in this world. One child is given… — Susan Cain Children Copy Share Image
We don't need giant personalities to transform companies. We need leaders who build not their own egos but the institutions they run. — Susan Cain Business Copy Share Image
“I’m prone to wild flights of self-doubt, but I also have a deep well of courage in my own convictions. I feel… — Susan Cain First Day Copy Share Image
Most people who have grown up introverted in this very extroverted culture of ours have had painful experiences of feeling like they… — Susan Cain Culture Copy Share Image
Some introverts are perfectly comfortable with public speaking; I'm not one of them. — Susan Cain Comfortable Copy Share Image
“Because conflict-avoidant Emily would never “bite” or even hiss unless Greg had done something truly horrible, on some level she processes his… — Susan Cain Copy Share Image
In our society, the ideal self is bold, gregarious, and comfortable in the spotlight. We like to think that we value individuality,… — Susan Cain Admire Copy Share Image
“The next generation of quiet kids can and should be raised to know their own strengths.” — Susan Cain Children Copy Share Image
“Sometimes speakers need to talk about subjects that don't interest them much, especially at work. I believe this is harder for introverts,… — Susan Cain Copy Share Image
“it makes sense that introverts are uniquely good at leading initiative-takers. Because of their inclination to listen to others and lack of… — Susan Cain Leadership Copy Share Image
“A shy man no doubt dreads the notice of strangers, but can hardly be said to be afraid of them. He may… — Susan Cain War Copy Share Image
“How can you tell if a Finn likes you? He's staring at your shoes instead of his own.” — Susan Cain Copy Share Image
“One noteworthy study suggests that people who suppress negative emotions tend to leak those emotions later in unexpected ways. The psychologist Judith… — Susan Cain Education Copy Share Image
“The “Bus to Abilene” anecdote reveals our tendency to follow those who initiate action—any action.” — Susan Cain Copy Share Image
“Whoever you are, bear in mind that appearance is not reality. Some people are like extroverts, but the effort costs them in… — Susan Cain Authenticity Copy Share Image
“When Professor Little introduced the concept of self-monitoring to his personality psychology classes, some students got very worked up about whether it… — Susan Cain Psychology Copy Share Image
What if you love knowledge for its own sake, not necessarily as a blueprint to action? What if you wish there were… — Susan Cain Action Copy Share Image
“But combine that passion for thought with attention to subtlety—both common characteristics of introverts—and you get a very powerful mix.” — Susan Cain Copy Share Image
