TED Talks “The Power of Introverts” Speaker: Susan Cain

1.Welcome to TED Talks 2. Your Photographs 3. How the Workshop Works 4. Explore TED Talks folder 5. Introduce Susan Cain and her TED Talk 6. Popcorn 7. Lights, Camera, Action 8. Pop Quiz 9. Discussion 10. A Case for Quiet 11. Wrap Up/Upcoming TED Talks 12. Additional Resources

David Letterman, Abraham Lincoln, JK Rowling, Bill Gates, Eleanor Roosevelt, Warren Buffett, Mohandas “Mahatma” Ghandi, Joe DiMaggio, Dr. Seuss, Charles Darwin, President Barack Obama, Lady Gaga Prime Minister Winston Churchill, Muhammad Ali, Steve Jobs President Bill Clinton, Oprah Winfrey, President George W. Bush, Martin Luther King, Jr. Famous Introverts Famous Extroverts

British author best known for her best-selling children’s series, a game changer in publishing JK Rowling Business leader, philanthropist, and second- richest man in the world Warren Buffett Pop-star performer known for her “un-ladylike” exhibitionism Lady Gaga

Introverts reserved, “shy” intrinsically motivated prefer to work in isolation or one- on-one like to plan, prepare, revise, and collect their thoughts Extroverts outgoing, assertive motivated by activity, others, and outside world enjoy a good group think or discussion think on their feet, think out loud, and act quickly on their ideas.

In this TED Talk, Susan Cain gets us thinking about our thinking. The Talk will get us to recognize the strengths of our coworkers and respect each other’s work spaces. As viewers we’ll learn how the workplace benefits when we celebrate and accommodate different work styles.

TRUE or FALSE? T F T T F 1. Groups follow the opinions of the most charismatic person in the room. 2. All introverts are shy. 3. Introverts make good leaders and bosses. 4. Extroverts do well in situations with large amounts of stimulation. 5. Gregariousness and creativity go hand in hand.

Discussion PROMPTS … 1. Share your initial reaction to Cain’s Talk and her point of view. 2. According to Cain, introverts make up 1/3 to 1/2 of the population. That’s a bunch of us in the room. Share ways of working with introverted and extroverted coworkers. 3. Cain encourages us all to find moments of solitude. Share ways you find quiet time during the workday. Define your ideal “zone of stimulation.” 4. Show of hands: Susan Cain reminds me of Lisa Kudrow

TAKE the QUIET Quiz ? Do you prefer to express yourself in writing? Do people say you are a good listener? Are you a risk taker? Do you think well on your feet? Take the quiz online at

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