The most powerful people in the room aren’t always the loudest.
Susan Cain sparked a revolution with one radical idea: Introversion isn’t a weakness — it’s a superpower in disguise. In this episode, she reveals how to lead quietly, think deeply, and design your life around energy instead of expectations.
If you’ve ever felt like you had to perform to succeed, listen to this.
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Here are a few highlights from our conversation:
- How to find your “sweet spot” no matter what your stimulation preferences are
- How to tap into your deepest wells of thought and creativity
- What “free trait theory” is and how it can help you accomplish the most important goals in your life
- The truth about collaboration and its effects on the creative process
- How Cain and her extrovert husband manage important differences — and small ones like preferred stereo volume — in their lives
- How not being honest with your own narrative slows personal growth and development
- The key to living a meaningful life that energizes and sustains you
And much, much more.
