Quiet Girls Can Run the World : Owning Your Power When You're Not the 'Alpha' in the Room

**This__Lean In__for introverts empowers women who may not be the loudest and most assertive people in the room to lead on their own terms.**Our culture tells us that in order to succeed at work and in life, we need to be vocal, assertive leaders; but a strong team requires multiple perspectives and personality types--even, or especially, the ones that often go under the radar. In this deeply relatable book, Rebecca Holman shares research and her own hard-won experiences to empower other introvert women to harness their strengths, rather than conform to a one-size-fits-all template of success.__Quiet Girls Can Run the World__shows introverts how to lead in ways that come naturally--by nurturing the talents of others, taking the time to reflect before making a decision, exercising emotional intelligence, and leaving egos at the door. In highlighting the power of "quiet" qualities, Holman also encourages us to push outside our comfort zones so we can stand our ground in expressing our views, work well with those who have different personalities, and bring our A game to each public speaking opportunity. This Lean In for introverts empowers women who may not be the loudest and most assertive people in the room to lead on their own terms. Our culture tells us that in order to succeed at work and in life, we need to be vocal, assertive leaders; but a strong team requires multiple perspectives and personality types—even, or especially, the ones that often go under the radar. In this deeply relatable book, Rebecca Holman shares research and her own hard-won experiences to empower other introvert women to harness their strengths, rather than conform to a one-size-fits-all template of success. Quiet Girls Can Run the World shows introverts how to lead in ways that come naturally—by nurturing the talents of others, taking the time to reflect before making a decision, exercising emotional intelligence, and leaving egos at the door. In highlighting the power of "quiet" qualities, Holman also encourages us to push outside our comfort zones so we can stand our ground in expressing our views, work well with those who have different personalities, and bring our A game to each public speaking opportunity. This Lean In for introverts empowers women who may not be the loudest and most assertive people in the room to lead on their own terms. Our culture tells us that in order to succeed at work and in life, we need to be vocal, assertive leaders; but a strong team requires multiple perspectives and personality types?even, or especially, the ones that often go under the radar. In this deeply relatable book, Rebecca Holman shares research and her own hard-won experiences to empower other introvert women to harness their strengths, rather than conform to a one-size-fits-all template of success. Quiet Girls Can Run the World shows introverts how to lead in ways that come naturally?by nurturing the talents of others, taking the time to reflect before making a decision, exercising emotional intelligence, and leaving egos at the door. In highlighting the power of "quiet" qualities, Holman also empowers us to push outside our comfort zones so we can stand our ground in expressing our views, work well with those who have different personalities, and bring our A-game to each public speaking opportunity This Lean In for introverts empowers women who may not be the loudest and most assertive people in the room to lead on their own terms. What does a successful woman look like? The ice queen who rules with an iron fist? The reality is much more nuanced. Yet women are often reduced to the "alpha" and "beta" stereotypes. Our narrow definitions of leadership are detrimental to our workplaces and to our society as a whole. Flourishing companies need people who can lead with emotional intelligence, who are open to new ideas and can adapt their plans accordingly, and who leave their ego at the door. Success doesn't require aggression in the boardroom or working at every waking hour. Rather, as Rebecca Holman shows in this fascinating and thoroughly researched book, qualities like taking the time to reflect before speaking, empowering team members and nurturing others' talents, and achieving a better work/life balance are essential in leading well. In highlighting the power of "quiet" qualities, Holman shows introverts how to lead in ways that come naturally--by nurturing the talents of others, taking the time to reflect before making a decision, exercising emotional intelligence, and leaving egos at the door