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Introverts may feel powerless in a world where extroverts seem to rule, but there’s more than one way to have some sway. Jennifer Kahnweiler proves introverts can be highly effective influencers when, instead of trying to act like extroverts, they use their natural strengths to make a difference. Kahnweiler identifies six unique strengths of introverts and includes a Quiet Influence Quotient (QIQ) quiz to measure how well you’re using these six strengths now. Then, through questions, tools, exercises, and powerful real-world examples, you will increase your mastery of these strengths.
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Kahnweiler, a certified speaking professional and life-coach with a specialty in introverts, offers a self-help guide for introverts working in business and government settings who want to influence others. She argues that it is a harmful myth that introverts lack the ability to influence others or that extroverts are naturally more influential. Introverts, she further argues, tend to have just the patience, planning and perseverance that are integral to influencing others. To this end, the bulk of the book focuses on six strengths introverts have for influencing: solitude, preparation, engaged listening, focused conversations, writing, and thoughtful use of social media. She invents a "quiet influence quotient" that readers are encouraged to apply to themselves. Annotation ©2013 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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