After you have viewed Cain’s TED Talk, please share your
thoughts about her premise and advice? In what ways have you witnessed the
power of introverts in your workplace and personal life?
Students’ Feedback
Susan Cain’s TED Talk, the first in the course’s “Talking
About TED” series, wrapped up a session highlighting the importance of
understanding the cultural self. In
their feedback, students linked Cain’s presentation to concepts of identity
development, cultural differences, self-development, authenticity, trust and
team-building—all catalysts in developing leadership, cross-cultural and team-building
skills.
Identity development
“It was wonderful. I am an introvert, and could definitely relate.”
“ . . . insightful about differences and how they’re not a hindrance, but an undiscovered skill.”
“I will embrace my desire to be an introvert.”
“I am an introvert myself and have always thought I had to become more outgoing—pushing (forcing) myself. Now, I have learned that it is okay to prefer more quiet spaces.”
“It was wonderful. I am an introvert, and could definitely relate.”
“ . . . insightful about differences and how they’re not a hindrance, but an undiscovered skill.”
“I will embrace my desire to be an introvert.”
“I am an introvert myself and have always thought I had to become more outgoing—pushing (forcing) myself. Now, I have learned that it is okay to prefer more quiet spaces.”
Cultural differences
“US American’s style is very focused on assertive leadership.”
“ . . . speaks to the idea of diverse cultures.”
“Leadership skills demand respecting differences—that is what this presentation highlighted.”
“Cultural awareness will enhance my global leadership skills.”
“US American’s style is very focused on assertive leadership.”
“ . . . speaks to the idea of diverse cultures.”
“Leadership skills demand respecting differences—that is what this presentation highlighted.”
“Cultural awareness will enhance my global leadership skills.”
Self-development
“ . . . will help me to be empathetic to introverts AND not feel the need to label myself as an extrovert ALL the time.”
“ . . . I was not aware of how introverts felt.”
“ . . . can now understand where the leaders that I work with are coming from.”
“Enjoyed the idea that being an introvert is fine.”
“ . . . will help me to be empathetic to introverts AND not feel the need to label myself as an extrovert ALL the time.”
“ . . . I was not aware of how introverts felt.”
“ . . . can now understand where the leaders that I work with are coming from.”
“Enjoyed the idea that being an introvert is fine.”
Authenticity
“Awareness is key in participating in groups and in leading groups.”
“Introversion is not popular today in the business setting . . . the talk sheds new light on introversion . . .”
“Awareness is key in participating in groups and in leading groups.”
“Introversion is not popular today in the business setting . . . the talk sheds new light on introversion . . .”
Trust
“It will help me be creative in the ways that I will get others to ‘unpack’ their personal backpacks.”
“How people are stimulated is important to understanding group dynamics. Very relevant!”
“It will help me be creative in the ways that I will get others to ‘unpack’ their personal backpacks.”
“How people are stimulated is important to understanding group dynamics. Very relevant!”
Team-building
“This was a great intro to group work, and brings up a good subject that the population is split between introverts and extroverts.”
“ . . . I will try to be inclusive of everyone’s style, and make sure to obtain feedback from all team members.”
“ . . . illustrates the importance of recognizing the introverts we may have on our team . . .”
“ . . . ask more questions, wait for introverts to answer/explain their position.”
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“This was a great intro to group work, and brings up a good subject that the population is split between introverts and extroverts.”
“ . . . I will try to be inclusive of everyone’s style, and make sure to obtain feedback from all team members.”
“ . . . illustrates the importance of recognizing the introverts we may have on our team . . .”
“ . . . ask more questions, wait for introverts to answer/explain their position.”
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Posted on LinkedIn 4/22/16
