The Introverted Leader: Building on Your Quiet Strength (Paperback)

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Succeeding in an Extroverted Business World

In our extroverted business culture, introverts can feel excluded, overlooked, or misunderstood. But being an introvert doesn't mean you can't be a great leader. Citing examples of highly successful leaders like Bill Gates and Warren Buffett, Jennifer Kahnweiler shows that introverts can build on their quiet strength and make it a source of great power.

After highlighting the common challenges introverts face at work, such as stress, invisibility, and perception gaps, the book details a straightforward four-step process to handle work situations such as managing up, leading projects, public speaking, and many more. Kahnweiler provides numerous examples and leadership tips as well as a revealing Introverted Leader Quiz that pinpoints where focused attention will produce maximum results, The Introverted Leader will teach you to embrace your natural work style in order to advance your career, get the most out of the people around you, and add value to your organization.

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Praise for The Introverted Leader

"Finally, a book that recognizes the immense value that introverts bring to the workplace. You'll learn how to lead with quiet confidence through powerful personal examples and practical tools."
--Daniel H. Pink, author of A Whole New Mind

"This thoughtful process offers to improve the leadership potential of many who make a significant contribution to the people around them, and, by extension, our society at large."
--Edward T. Reilly, President and CEO, American Management Association International

"The Introverted Leader offers a straightforward and practical approach to business communication and leadership that will allow introverts to cut through the noise of an extroverted world and have their invaluable voices heard."
--Carol A. DiBattiste, Senior Vice President, Privacy, Security, Compliance, and Government Affairs, LexisNexis Group

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Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers (June 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1576755770
• ISBN-13: 978-1576755778
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #5,215 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book For Introverts and Extroverts, May 27, 2009

By	Terry L., Brock (Orlando, FL USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Length:: 3:13 Mins

This is an excellent book for not only introverts but extroverts as well. The author lays out what to do for success and how to achieve it. This is a must-read for someone who has held back and not pushed themself worrying about being "too pushy." You will love this book and want to get it for others as well. Terry Brock, MBA, CSP

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Still Leaders Run Deep, July 5, 2009

By	S. Horn "Communication & Creativity Consultant" (Washington DC, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Kudos to the author for addressing the fact that some of our country's finest leaders rather run from the room than work it. If you want to be judged by the value of your on-the-job performance instead of whether you're the life of the party, buy this book. It's full of ways to stay true to your nature while making sure decision-makers are aware of how you're contributing to the success of your company.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great How Tos, May 14, 2009

By	Lissa Versteegh (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Jennifer has done a wonderful job of giving practical, actionable steps for a group of people who are much in need. Love the concept of approaching introversion as a strength! As a sales coach and trainer I will make this available as a resource to many of my clients! Kudos!!