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

by Jennifer B. Kahnweiler (Author)

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Product Description

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: 148 pages
• Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers (June 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1576755770
• ISBN-13: 978-1576755778
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #10,169 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great case studies and real life examples, May 18, 2009

By	Selah Abrams (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews

With so many business books on the market, I like that the author has picked a focused, compelling topic, and filled the book with case studies and examples that can be used both by introverted leaders and by their more extroverted colleagues that will benefit from better understanding their vantage point.

"The Introverted Leader" passes my test of whether a business book is worth its purchase price and time invested in reading and distilling into notes to use in the workplace - very useful for everyone working in larger organizations, esp. corporate - thanks for writing this useful guide!

4 of 4 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!!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Practical, Powerful Guide That Can Transform Your Career, June 2, 2009

By	Tricia Molloy "Tricia Molloy, author of "... (Marietta, GA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

If you thought your introverted tendencies would always limit your ability to excel on the job, this book is for you. Jennifer Kahnweiler offers practical, powerful advice to capitalize on your natural work style. If you're managing introverts, you'll learn simple strategies to bring out their best. "The Introverted Leader" is a quick read and a handy reference guide.
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