The Confident Introvert

by Lynette Crane

Being smart and competent isn't enough to ensure success. Leadership and renown aren't necessarily rewards for being good at what you do, but recognition of how visible you have made your excellent qualities to others.

Did you know an introvert is someone who prefers one-on-one conversations to noisy groups and enjoys spending time alone in which to renew energy, think, reflect, and create? In our extrovert-oriented society, this healthy style is not always considered to be an asset, leading to self-esteem challenges and even shyness. Are you tired of feeling invisible?

Becoming visible and valuable to other people is simply a matter of learning skills, skills which are well worth acquiring because they contribute enormously not only to professional success, but to personal happiness, income, and even health.

178 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 19, 2012

Reviews

[Nadia Giordana · Rating 4 out of 5]

hadn't realized before that there can be such a person as a shy extrovert, and also that not all introverts are shy. Before reading this book, I thought shyness and introversion were much the same thing, but not so! Author Lynette Crane explores and explains the relationship between self-esteem and shyness in a way that can be understood by anyone. Defining shyness is one of the first steps towards dealing with it. This book does that expertly, and goes on to offer applicable solutions. A very helpful handbook that I will read more than once.