The Introverted Leader: Building on Your Quiet Strength

Author(s): Jennifer B. Kahnweiler

Business, Economics, Finance

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. Highlighting the common challenges introverts face at work, such as stress, invisibility, and perception gaps, Kahnweiler details a straightforward four-step process to handle work situations such as managing up, leading projects, public speaking, and many more. Known as the Four P's, the four step process includes preparation (carefully devise a game plan for any potentially anxiety-producing situation); presence (knowing that you're prepared, be completely focused on the present moment); push (with this firm foundation, go beyond your comfort zone); and finally, practice practice, practice. Kahnweiler also provides numerous tips and examples, as well as revealing Introverted Leader Quiz that pinpoints where focused attention will produce maximum results. This book 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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"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
"Many of the most effective leaders are self-contained 'inner processors' who are nonetheless extremely capable of getting results. This book shows you how to get the most out of yourself and others whose management style is different."
--Brian Tracy, author of The 100 Absolutely Unbreakable Laws of Business Success and Eat That Frog!
"Kahnweiler believes that we must recognize the many thoughtful, inwardly focused, quiet 'gems' within our midst. If you count yourself as introverted some or all of the time, this book is a must-read."
--Liliana de Kerorguen, President, Merial Canada Inc.
"Introverts are often understated overachievers. Their quality and contributions may not be discovered and rewarded. If you are an introverted manager who finds public speaking intimidating and being around people draining, this book provides practical guidance that will help you embrace and control uncomfortable situations. It will enable you to be more effective."
--Ping Fu, President and CEO, Geomagic and 2005 Inc. magazine Entrepreneur of the Year
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Jennifer B. Kahnweiler Ph.D. is a speaker and executive coach who specializes in developing and coaching introverted leaders. Her book, The Introverted Leader was named a top 20 leadership book on Amazon, a "Staff Pick" by CIO Magazine and a "Recent Standout" by Training and Development Magazine. She has been an internal consultant to organizations such as GE, NASA, AT&T, Turner Broadcasting, and The Department of Homeland Security, a featured work-life expert on the TBS show Movie and a Makeover, and a workplace advice columnist for AARP, SHRM and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. She has had columns in Forbes, the Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg Business week.

General Fields

  • : 9781609942007
  • : Berrett-Koehler
  • : Berrett-Koehler
  • : 0.238
  • : 01 March 2013
  • : 215mm X 139mm
  • : United States
  • : 01 July 2013
  • : books

Special Fields

  • : 168
  • : 658.4092
  • : en
  • : 2nd Revised edition
  • : Paperback
  • : Jennifer B. Kahnweiler