Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World that Can't Stop Talking

25/11/2024 17 min

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View the full transcript and accompanying visualizations at ceoslibrary.com🌎 East meets West in this exploration of how Asian cultural values around introversion and quietness contrast with the Western extrovert ideal. Drawing on Susan Cain's insightful research in Cupertino, California, we'll examine how Asian-American students navigate between two different cultural approaches to self-expression and success. 🤔 What can we learn from the Asian emphasis on reflection, humility and group harmony? 🗣️ How does this compare to Western ideals of speaking up and standing out? Join us for a fascinating look at cultural differences in personality and a nuanced perspective on the power of introversion. 🧘‍♀️ Discover how embracing diverse cultural values around quietness and expressiveness can enrich our lives and workplaces.

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