The Introvert's Guide to Success in the Workplace: Becoming Confident in a Culture of Extroverted Expectations - Paperback

by Mike Bechtle (Author)

Thriving at work doesn't require changing who you are

- Do brainstorming meetings leave you drained and wishing you'd said more?
- Have you been ignored while your extroverted coworkers get praised?
- Do you feel like you have to pretend to be someone you're not in order to get ahead?

As an introvert, you may feel like the things you're best at--deep thinking, keen observation, focused listening, and strategic planning--are not highly valued in your workplace. But just because your greatest strengths are internal doesn't mean your workplace doesn't need them. In fact, your invisible skills are essential to any business's success! And the key to your personal success is not trying to be someone else but being 100% yourself.

Backed by research, case studies, and personal observation, communication expert Dr. Mike Bechtle shows you how to capitalize on your unique strengths so that you can reach your full potential with confidence and authenticity. His simple, actionable advice can change your work life--starting today.

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Mike masterfully pulls back the curtain on the struggles introverts face in the workplace and offers easy solutions that won't compromise who you are (or exhaust you in the process).--Jon Acuff, New York Times bestselling author of Soundtracks

"As an introvert, I learned the hard way that trying to be someone you're not leads to burnout, not success. This is a must-read for any introvert who wants to truly thrive in their work, not by changing who they are but by fully embracing their God-given strengths."--Holley Gerth, bestselling author of The Powerful Purpose of Introverts

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As an introvert, do you ever feel like the things you're best at--deep thinking, keen observation, focused listening, and strategic planning--are not highly valued in your workplace? Have you ever been passed over while the extrovert in the next office is rewarded? Do you feel like you have to pretend to be someone you're not in order to get ahead?

Just because your greatest strengths are internal doesn't mean your workplace doesn't need them. In fact, your skills are essential! In this book, communication expert Dr. Mike Bechtle shows you how to capitalize on your unique strengths so that you can reach your full potential with confidence and authenticity. He shows you how to

- learn to "speak extrovert"
- manage your energy for peak performance
- create influence through gentle persuasion
- customize your work environment
- communicate with confidence
- and much more

This simple, actionable advice can change your work life--starting today.

Author Biography

Dr. Mike Bechtle (EdD, Arizona State University) is the author of several books, including People Can't Drive You Crazy If You Don't Give Them the Keys, Dealing with the Elephant in the Room, and It's Better to Bite Your Tongue Than Eat Your Words. His articles have appeared in publications such as Writer's Digest, Focus on the Family, and Entrepreneur. A frequent speaker, Bechtle lives in California. Learn more at www.mikebechtle.com.