Capable Quote by Susan Cain
“But when the group is literally capable of changing our perceptions, and when to stand alone is to activate primitive, powerful, and unconscious feelings of rejection, then the health of these institutions seems far more vulnerable than we think.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: TED Talk “The Power of Introverts,” 2012
Group pressure can trigger deep feelings of rejection, making institutions fragile.
In simple terms: Social pressure can weaken institutions by causing rejection feelings.
Guard against groupthink.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- team meetings
- organizational change
- leadership training
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can institutions stay resilient to group pressure?
- What personal strategies help when feeling rejected?
Group influence isn’t always negative; balance is needed.