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It is all too common for us to describe people as either introverts or extroverts, and then to make assumptions about their character based on those broad categories. Moreover, many of the traits we associate with introverts – a solitary nature, poor communication skills, et cetera – are considered disadvantages in socialized environments like the workplace. Jill Chang begs to differ.
Writing from personal experience, high-flying non-profit executive and former sports agent Jill Chang describes the incredible potentialities of the introverted personality in work and in life, and offers practical methods for better understanding and realizing those potentialities to their fullest extent. Instead of expecting quiet individuals to learn to become social butterflies, we should understand how their personality traits make them valuable. Focus, listening skills, and the ability to inspire trust are only a few such qualities that an introverted person might easily cultivate.
After graduate school, Jill Chang entered the world of sports management, which was then entirely dominated by men. She proved that introversion doesn’t in any way equate to a lack of ambition; this book is her way of reminding both introverts and non-introverts of that crucial fact. For introverted readers, it offers tools to develop their own unique skills and cement their self-worth; for non-introverts, it breaks down stereotypes and provides helpful guidelines for building productive relationships with introverted colleagues and friends.
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Endorsements
“Jill is living proof that introverts can thrive in the workplace and in different cultural settings. Her practical new book will welcome Taiwanese readers to the Quiet Revolution of introverts. With an assortment of real-world cases, Jill shows that introverts can excel in the workplace—and be great assets to their organizations—just by being their authentic selves and by using their unique traits to their advantage. A must-have book for today’s quiet warriors.”
—Susan Cain, New York Times bestselling author of Quiet and Quiet Power and cofounder of Quiet Revolution
“Being an introvert in today’s workplace is not often an easy road, but this book will show you how to navigate that world with confidence by drawing upon your own natural strengths. Author Jill Chang has diverse, global experience as a marketing specialist, international grant-making advisor, and mentor. She writes beautifully about her own struggles and successes as an introverted professional. Readers will find this book both practical and inspiring.”
—Jennifer B. Kahnweiler, PhD, author of The Introverted Leader, Quiet Influence, and The Genius of Opposites
“This book has an important message for us introverts: we can be successful—in our very own way. Jill offers plenty of encouraging examples and smart strategies that help make this message true.”
—Sylvia Löhken, PhD, author of Intros und Extros and Leise Menschen—starke Wirkung
“Many introverts struggle in the workplace because they haven’t figured out how to adapt their office politics and self-promotion to their personality. Chang provides solid strategies to help these introverts shine in their own quiet way.”
—Sophia Dembling, author of The Introvert’s Way and Introverts in Love
Author Biography
張瀞仁 Jill Chang is currently Account Director for Family Philanthropy at the international non-profit Give2Asia. She has found success in high-level managerial positions in marketing, sports agency, and international business. A true believer of the mantra that “success is an inside job”, she identifies as a full-on introvert. She was featured in Taiwan’s 40 Under 40 for Girls in Tech.
The Grayhawk Agency
Founded in 2008 by Gray Tan, we are a leading literary agency in Asia, representing over 200 foreign publishers and agents in China, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia. We also represent a select list of Asian authors in film/tv and translation, whose works have been licensed in over 30 countries and to production companies in Asia, Europe, and Hollywood.
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- Publisher Ark
- Publication Date August 2018
- Orginal LanguageChinese complex
- ISBN/Identifier 9789869581585
- Publication Country or regionTaiwan
- FormatPaperback
- Primary Price 380 TWD
- Pages288
- ReadershipGeneral
- Publish StatusPublished
- Original Language Title安靜是種超能力
- Original Language Authors張瀞仁
- Copyright Year2018
- Dimensions21 x 15 cm
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