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

This book is about how to put your talents and ambitions to work as an introvert. How to influence people, lead them, and guide them while still preserving your personal space. Susan Cain has served as a negotiation consultant for several well-known companies, including Merrill Lynch, Standard & Poor, and Shearman & Sterling. Her articles on introversion and shyness have been published in The New York Times and on PsychologyToday.com. For seven years, Ms. Cain practiced corporate law, representing clients such as JP Morgan and General Electric, and also taught the art of negotiating with different people—from hedge-fund managers to television producers and college graduates looking for their first job. An alumna of Princeton University and Harvard Law School.