It's never a good idea to organize society in a way that depletes the energy of half the population. We discovered this with women decades ago, and now it's time to realize it with introverts. Susan Cain agodecadedeplete Change image and share on social
I'm not saying abolish group work - I think there's a time and a place for people to come together and exchange ideas, but let's restore the respect we once had for solitude. And we need to be much more mindful of the way we come together. Susan Cain abolishexchangegroup share on social
I'm insatiably curious about human nature. I feel very lucky that as a writer I get to learn so much about it just to do my job right. Susan Cain curiousfeelhuman Change image and share on social
You can't pick up a business magazine ever without seeing the word 'collaborate' splashed all over it. I think people are probably feeling assaulted by the need to always be on and always be interacting. Susan Cain assaultbusinesscollaborate share on social
As a parent, if give yourself what you need, your children will watch you doing that and will give themselves what they need. Susan Cain childgiveparent Change image and share on social
I get a lot of letters from introverts asking how they can meet people. The key is to make sure that you are doing things you enjoy. Susan Cain enjoyintrovertkey Change image and share on social
Some introverts are perfectly comfortable with public speaking; I'm not one of them. Susan Cain comfortableintrovertperfectly Change image and share on social
I've wanted to be a writer since I was four years old! Susan Cain havewantwriter Change image and share on social
I've never given a speech without being terrified first. Susan Cain havespeechterrify Change image and share on social
I think the shyness one feels in childhood is often overcome with time. There are children who hide behind their parents' legs, but you don't see grown-ups hiding behind people. It just doesn't happen. I mean, not that often. People develop social skills over time. Susan Cain childchildhooddevelop share on social
