Susan Cainová Knihy

Pravdepodobne ani netušíte, že každý tretí človek, ktorého poznáte, je introvertom. Spoznáte ho podľa toho, že radšej počúva, ako hovorí, uprednostňuje prácu osamote než v skupine, je zamyslený, často uzavretý. Väčšina z nich však predstiera, že je niekým úplne iným, a to extrovertom. Ak sa však pozriete hlbšie, zistíte, že práve oni obohacujú našu spoločnosť jedinečnými nápadmi či prelomovými vynálezmi. Lenže v súčasnom svete, ktorý uznáva hlučných extrovertov a všetko s nimi spojené, introvertov podceňujeme a neuvedomujeme si, o koľko talentu tak prichádzame. Susan Cain do Úspešného introverta vložila srdce. Skutočné príbehy z osobnej skúsenosti či zo života iných strieda s vedeckými poznatkami, aby nás všetkých postupne zbavila zastaraných predstáv. Táto výnimočná kniha vám navždy zmení pohľad na introvertov a pohľad introvertov na seba samých. Okrem návodu na dosiahnutie pracovného úspechu vám poradí s výchovou a so vzdelávaním introvertných detí, a dokonca aj s tým, ako vyriešiť partnerské problémy v introvertno-extrovertných vzťahoch. Či už ste introvertom, alebo niekoho takého máte doma, v práci či v triede, táto kniha vám otvorí oči. Zistíte, že nie ste sám a pochopíte, prečo tichých, hĺbavých a citlivých ľudí tento svet tak veľmi potrebuje.

Prečo nás baví smutný film, počúvame smutnú hudbu a čítame srdcervúce príbehy? Ak vás upokojuje daždivý deň, čerpáte inšpiráciu zo samoty a intenzívne reagujete na krásu v umení či v prírode, nie ste sami. Sladkobôľny pocit mali v sebe filozofovia, básnici, vedci, skladatelia či maliari a asi ho máte aj vy. Susan Cain sa touto knihou snaží ukončiť tyraniu pozitivity, a tvrdí, že je v poriadku a prospešné zažívať smutné emócie. Bez smútku tlmíme plnosť našej radosti, melancholický a nostalgický pohľad na život pomáha našej kreativite a spája nás s inými ľuďmi. Uvedomili si to aj v Pixare, a tak Smútok obsadili do hlavnej úlohy v úspešnom animovanom filme V hlave. Autorka v knihe prináša prekvapivé lekcie z prežívania smutných emócií, ktoré nás učia o kreativite, súcite, spiritualite a smrteľnosti.

To, že autorčin zájem o téma introverze tak neuvěřitelně zarezonoval, asi vypovídá o trendu naší doby – objevovat sílu v tom, co je (zdánlivě) slabé, a hodnotu v tom, co bylo dříve příliš nenápadné. Miliony lidí tak přijali, že jsou introvertní či plaší, a zjistili, že právě díky těmto vlastnostem jsou dobří posluchači, kteří dovedou navazovat hluboké vztahy. Že jsou v kontaktu se svým vnitřním já. Že zvládnou všechno to, co je běžné pro extraverty, jen si poté musí zalézt někam na klidné místo a načerpat energii. Mnoho lidí Susan Cainové řeklo, že by si bývali rádi její knihu přečetli, když byli děti, dospívali nebo se sami stali rodiči introvertních dětí. A právě pro ně napsala Tichou sílu. Zde se zaměřuje na důležitá témata života dětí a dospívajících (škola, společenský kontakt, koníčky, domov), dává užitečné tipy (jak si uvědomit sílu své povahy, nebo naopak vystoupit z komfortní zóny), dělí se o svůj příběh i výpovědi mnoha introvertních dětí a dospívajících a knihu zakončuje doslovem pro rodiče a učitele. Kniha je určena pro introvertní a plaché děti a dospívající, jejich rodiny a ty, kdo s nimi profesně přicházejí do kontaktu.

Do you know what Bill Gates, Eleanor Roosevelt, Warren Buffet, and Mahatma Gandhi all have in common? Apart from being iconic leaders, they are all introverts. Although leadership is often associated with bold confidence and charisma, many great leaders are soft spoken, and often shy, deep thinkers. In Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking, bestselling author Susan Cain uses historic, neuroscientific and literary evidence to describe how, for over a century, the value of extroverts has been glorified to the detriment of innovation and productivity. Touting the hidden strengths of introverts, Cain posits that revealing the power of quietude will not only free introverts to be themselves, but will contribute to positive advancements in leadership, parenting, intimate partnerships, and the work force. Quiet…in 30 minutes is the essential guide to quickly understanding the introverted personality explored in Susan Cain’s bestselling book, Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking. Offering a chapter-by-chapter overview of Cain’s findings on the power of quiet, this concise summary offers insightful knowledge for introverts, their parents, partners, teachers, and employers.

Bittersweetness is a tendency to states of long?ing, poignancy, and sorrow; an acute aware?ness of passing time; and a curiously piercing joy at the beauty of the world. It recognizes that light and dark, birth and death --bitter and sweet--are forever paired. Cain shows how a bittersweet state of mind is the quiet force that helps us transcend our personal and collective pain. If we don't acknowledge our own heartache, she says, we can end up inflicting it on others via abuse, domination, or neglect. But if we realize that all humans know--or will know--loss and suffering, we can turn toward one another

The Sunday Times bestselling phenomenon Quiet has forever changed how we see introverts and how introverts see themselves. This companion journal will help you to harness your secret strengths, improve communication at home and at work, and nurture your best self. This guided journal takes you on the Quiet journey to becoming a stronger, more confident person. In part one, you'll learn more about your own temperament through a self-assessment quiz, which will teach you to make progress towards self-awareness, and realize your own authentic qualities and worth. Part two will then empower you to put that knowledge to practice with prompts for taking action in every aspect of life. This is the perfect practical resource for introverts or the people who want to better understand and support them.

The monumental bestseller Quiet has been recast in a new edition that empowers introverted kids and teens Susan Cain sparked a worldwide conversation when she published Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking. With her inspiring book, she permanently changed the way we see introverts and the way introverts see themselves. The original book focused on the workplace, and Susan realized that a version for and about kids was also badly needed. This book is all about kids' world—school, extracurriculars, family life, and friendship. You’ll read about actual kids who have tackled the challenges of not being extroverted and who have made a mark in their own quiet way. You’ll hear Susan Cain’s own story, and you’ll be able to make use of the tips at the end of each chapter. There’s even a guide at the end of the book for parents and teachers. This insightful, accessible, and empowering book, illustrated with amusing comic-style art, will be eye-opening to extroverts and introverts alike.

Everyone wants happiness and success, yet the pursuit of both has never been more elusive. As work and personal demands rise, we try to keep up by juggling everything better, moving faster, and doing more. While we might succeed in the short term, this approach comes at a high cost in the long term: it hurts our well-being, our relationships, and—paradoxically—our productivity. In this life-changing book, Emma Seppälä explains that the reason we are burning ourselves out is that we fall for outdated theories of success. We are taught that getting ahead means doing everything that’s thrown at us with razor-sharp focus and iron discipline, that success depends on our drive and talents, and that achievement cannot happen without stress. The Happiness Track demolishes these counterproductive theories. Drawing on the latest scientific research on happiness, resilience, willpower, compassion, positive stress, creativity, and mindfulness, Seppälä demonstrates that being happy is the most productive thing we can do to thrive—whether at work or at home. She shares practical strategies for applying these scientific findings to our daily lives. A fulfilling, successful, and anxiety-free life is within your reach. The Happiness Track will show you the way. Happiness Is the Fast Track to Success “Are you a hard-driving, multitasking, conscientiously striving professional? Then your ideas about success are probably all wrong—and you need The Happiness Track , Dr. Emma Seppälä’s investigation into the counter-intuitive factors that create career and life success. The best news of all? All these skills are well within your grasp.”—Daniel H. Pink, author of Drive and A Whole New Mind “Emma Seppälä convinces us that reconfiguring our brain for happiness can change the way our lives unfold and the way we approach success. A worthwhile read for anyone who wants to achieve a successful and fulfilling life.”—Amy Cuddy, professor at Harvard Business School and author of Presence “Backed by extensive research in psychology and neuroscience, The Happiness Track offers a wealth of insight on changing how we approach our work, our personal lives, and our relationships. It’s a carefully researched, engaging look at how to improve ourselves without losing our authenticity or our sanity.”—Adam Grant, Wharton professor and New York Times bestselling author of Give and Take and Originals “Through her research-backed strategies, Emma Seppälä teaches us not only how to thrive in our chosen profession, but how to stay true to ourselves—and enjoy every moment of the process.”—Susan Cain, cofounder of Quiet Revolution and New York Times bestselling author of Quiet “For decades we’ve been tied to theories of success that have burned us out and driven us into the ground—because we don’t know of any alternatives. The Happiness Track provides us with a highly readable, science-backed solution to obtaining sustainable success, the sort of success we are all really striving for, that leaves us fulfilled, happy, and healthy.”—Scott Barry Kaufman, Ph.D., scientific director at the Imagination Institute at the University of Pennsylvania

Cicha rewolucja... Co najmniej jedna trzecia osób, które znamy, to introwertycy. Preferują słuchanie od mówienia, czytanie książek od uczestnictwa w przyjęciach. Są pomysłowi i twórczy, ale unikają autopromocji oraz pracy w zespole. Choć często określa się ich jako ciche i spokojne, introwertycy przyczynili się do wielu wielkich osiągnięć, od słynnych słoneczników van Gogha po pierwszy komputer osobisty. Książka, oparta na badaniach naukowych i pełna fascynujących opowieści, ukazuje niedocenianie introwertyków i straty, jakie ponosi nasz rozgadany świat. Autorka, korzystając z wyników badań z psychologii i neurobiologii, ujawnia różnice między ekstrawertykami a introwertykami. Inspirującym aspektem jest prezentacja sukcesów introwertyków, od dynamicznych prelegentów po osiągających rekordowe wyniki sprzedaży akwizytorów, którzy czerpią siłę z samotności. Autorka dzieli się cennymi radami, jak lepiej radzić sobie z różnicami w relacjach introwertyk-ekstrawertyk, wzmacniać poczucie własnej wartości w introwertycznych dzieciach oraz kiedy warto udawać ekstrawertyka. Ta książka zmienia postrzeganie introwertyków oraz ich samego siebie.