The Power of Introverts
Offered By: TED via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Discover the hidden strengths of introverts in this passionate 19-minute TED Talk by Susan Cain. Explore how introverted individuals contribute unique talents and abilities to society, challenging the cultural bias towards extroversion. Learn why solitude matters, how office culture can be adapted to support introverts, and the importance of balancing extroverted and introverted traits. Gain insights into the history of the "culture of personality" and its impact on modern workplaces and classrooms. Reflect on personal experiences and cultural inheritance as Cain shares anecdotes about her grandfather and her journey as a Wall Street lawyer. Understand the value of embracing both extroverted and introverted qualities to create a more balanced and inclusive world.
Syllabus
Intro
Camp spirit
Why were we so rowdy
I became a Wall Street lawyer
We need introverts
The typical classroom
The typical workplace
I love extroverts
Solitude matters
Culture of personality
Cultural inheritance
Books
My grandfather
My book
Office culture
Suitcases
Taught by
TED
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