Beyond Speaking Podcast: Susan Cain

August 21, 2018

Brian Lord

President

Introverts Are Not Inferior

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This week we have the author of the New York Times bestseller Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking, Susan Cain, as she shares the story behind her famous Ted Talk, the secret powers of introverts and why introverts and extroverts make great couples.

Last week we had internet pioneer Jay Baer share the secrets to creating Talk Triggers for word of mouth marketing. You may have seen this week’s guest, as her Ted talk has over 19 million views!

Susan Cain is an author and the co-founder of the Quiet Revolution, a company that helps unlock the power of introverts to change the world… As an introvert herself, I had to start off by asking how she made the plunge to start public speaking and how she ended up on the TED stage.

Topics covered in this episode:

Susan Cain's year of speaking dangerously

The story behind Susan Cain's famous Ted talk

When Susan Cain first realized she was an introvert

Why are introverts and extroverts so attracted to each other?

Why do introverts and extroverts make great couples

What are the strengths of introverts in business?

Why introverts excel in leadership positions

The story of for Campbell's Soup CEO Douglas Conant

The stigma against introverts

How to coach introverts in sports

What are ambiverts?

Is being an introvert inherited or learned?