Introverts Quotes

57 quotes by 17 authors

Love is essential; gregariousness is optional. Cherish your nearest and dearest. Work with colleagues you like and respect. Scan new acquaintances for those who might… — Susan Cain
INTROVERTS are especially vulnerable to challenges like marital tension, a parentâ€™s death, or abuse. Theyâ€™re more likely than their peers to react to these events… — Susan Cain
Many Introverts are also "highly sensitive," which sounds poetic, but is actually a technical term in psychology. If you are a sensitive sort, then you're… — Susan Cain
Remember that introverts react not only to new people, but also to new places and events. So donâ€™t mistake a childâ€™s caution in new situations… — Susan Cain
.. it makes sense that introverts are uniquely good at leading intiative-takers. Because of their inclination to listen to others and lack of interest in… — Susan Cain
Most people think of leaders as being these outgoing, very visible, and charismatic people, which I find to be a very narrow perception. The key… — Douglas Conant
I am very troubled by the tendency to define introverts by what they lack. Introversion is a preference, not a fallback plan. — Laurie Helgoe
Introverts like being introverts. We are drawn to ideas, we are passionate observers, and for us, solitude is rich and generative. — Laurie Helgoe
If you ask an introvert a question, wait until she thinks about it. Introverts think before speaking, not through speaking. If you want to get… — Laurie Helgoe
Often confused with shyness, introversion does not imply social reticence or discomfort. Rather than being averse to social engagement, introverts become overwhelmed by too much… — Laurie Helgoe
Extraverts are comfortable thinking as they speak. Introverts prefer slow-paced interactions that allow room for thought. Brainstorming does not work for them. Email does. — Laurie Helgoe
America is a noisy culture, unlike, say, Finland, which values silence. Individualism, dominant in the U.S. and Germany, promotes the direct, fast-paced style of communication… — Laurie Helgoe
Introverts prefer introversion; we tend to gain energy by reflecting and expend energy when interacting. Extroverts have the opposite preference; they tend to gain energy… — Laurie Helgoe
Introverts are more effective leaders of proactive employees. When you have a creative, energetic work force, an introvert is going to draw out that energy… — Laurie Helgoe
No matter how much a person analyzes another person, it doesn't mean that that's who you are. That's who you are from their perspective, not… — Isaiah Harden (Me)
Some introverts are actually brilliant extraverts. They're just afraid of judgement. — Modestas Rinkevicius
Introverts, in contrast, may have strong social skills and enjoy parties and business meetings, but after a while wish they were home in their pajamas.… — Susan Cain

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