Quiet influence : the introvert's guide to making a difference

**"This extraordinary book shows that you don't have to raise your volume to have a voice." —Susan Cain, #1 __New York Times__-bestselling author of __Quiet__** 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. Through questions, tools, exercises, and powerful real-world examples, you can increase your mastery of these strengths—and use them at work and beyond. Introverts Do It Quietly 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. This extraordinary book shows that you don't have to raise your volume to have a voice.? Susan Cain, author of the New York Times Bestseller Quiet?Jennifer Kahnweiler shows you how the masters of the art of quiet are able to get more done, be more creative, and sustain more energy than those who often live and work at a frantic, out-loud, always-on pace. The lessons in Quiet Influence will increase your capacity to have a profound effect on the actions and thoughts of others.??Jim Kouzes, coauthor of The Leadership Challenge and Dean?s Executive Fellow of Leadership, Leavey School of Business, Santa Clara University?Quiet Influence is a great resource for introverts who want to learn how to use their strengths to maximize their effectiveness in the workplace. But wait?it?s also a wonderful handbook for extroverts (like me) who want to understand more about what makes their less-gregarious friends and colleagues tick.??Ken Blanchard, coauthor of The One Minute Manager and Great Leaders Grow?Jennifer Kahnweiler shows millions of introverts how to harness the strengths they already have. It is the must-have guide to greater insight and impact that we?ve been waiting for.??Dudley White, Senior Vice President, Professional Services, Equifax "This extraordinary book shows that you don't have to raise your volume to have a voice." —Susan Cain, #1 New York Times -bestselling author of Quiet 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. Through questions, tools, exercises, and powerful real-world examples, you can increase your mastery of these strengths—and use them at work and beyond. 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. Preface Introduction: why quiet influence, why now? Stop trying to act like an extrovert The six strengths of quiet influencers Your quiet influence quotient (QIQ) Quiet influence strength #1: Taking quiet time Quiet influence strength #2: Preparation Quiet influence strength #3: Engaged listening Quiet influence strength #4: Focused conversations Quiet influence strength #5: Writing Quiet influence strength # 6: Thoughtful use of social media Making a quiet difference Your quiet influence quotient (QIQ) self-assessment product Acknowledgments Notes Index About the author Working with the author. This is the first book on influencing others that is aimed squarely at introverts, who make up half of the U.S. population. Jenifer Kahnweiler demonstrates how introverts, who get their energy from within, can be the most effective influencers of all by playing to their natural strengths rather than by trying to use traditional, extrovert-based influencing methods