The Dallas SWE Book Club enjoyed brunch at STIRR Addison while discussing Quiet by Susan Cain. The club had a great discussion about introversion versus extroversion and the powers of each personality type. We learned that while culture currently selects for extroverted personalities, introverts are extremely common (30-50% of the population) and have a lot to offer!
Our introverted group members bonded over a common language to discuss their shared experiences (seriously, more than just you has had that experience!). The extroverted group members shared about the world from their perspective, and learned about being more understanding of their introverted counterparts.
The book club discussion ended with members strategizing about how to put their newfound knowledge into practice. Members shared strategies that have worked for them to handle introversion/extroversion and challenging situations effectively. Quiet by Susan Cain was highly recommended by both the introverted and extroverted attendees!
If you would like to join future book club meetings, please watch EventBrite and the Newsletter for announcements! Book notes for past books are available to Dallas SWE members through Book Club Lead, Ashley Johnson.
