Beschreibung:
You don't have be an extrovert—or pretend to be one—to succeed: “Finally, a book that recognizes the immense value that introverts bring to the workplace.” —Daniel H. Pink, New York Times-bestselling author of The Power of Regret Business author and international speaker Jennifer Kahnweiler points to Mark Zuckerberg, Arianna Huffington, and Warren Buffett as prime examples of self-identified introverts who have done quite well for themselves. In this new, expanded edition of her pioneering book, she lays out a well-tested four-step strategy introverts can use to build on their quiet strength and make it a source of great power. The book also includes fresh information on: the unique challenges faced by introverted womenhow leaders can shape a more introvert-friendly workplacecustomized hiring and coaching strategies for introvertsthe positive correlation between introverted leadership and company performance
Succeeding in an Extroverted Workplace
You don't have be an extrovert—or pretend to be one—to get to the top! Jennifer Kahnweiler points to Mark Zuckerberg, Arianna Huffington, and Warren Buffett as prime examples of self-identified introverts who have done quite well for themselves. In this new, expanded edition of her pioneering book, she lays out a well-tested four-step strategy introverts can use to build on their quiet strength and make it a source of great power. The book includes fresh information on the unique challenges faced by introverted women, how leaders can shape a more introvert-friendly workplace, customized hiring and coaching strategies for introverts, and the positive correlation between introverted leadership and company performance.
Foreword by Douglas R. Conant
Preface
Introduction: What is an Introverted Leader?
Chapter 1: Six Key Challenges for Introverts
Chapter 2: Unlocking Success: The 4 Ps Process
Chapter 3: The Introverted Leader Quiz
Chapter 4: Leading People and Projects
Chapter 5: Delivering Powerful Presentations
Chapter 6: Leading and Participating in Meetings
Chapter 7: Networking Your Way
Chapter 8: Communicating and Coaching for Results
Chapter 9: Managing Up
Chapter 10: Results of Using the 4 Ps Process
Chapter 11: What's Next? Continuing to Build on your Quiet Strength
Notes
Acknowledgements
Index
Working with the Author
About Jennifer