Introvert Revolution: Leading Authentically in a World That Says You Can't - Softcover

Andy Johnson is uniquely qualified not only to write this book but to help introverted leaders on this sometimes arduous journey to self acceptance. Andy is an introvert, a leader, an executive coach and a licensed counselor who blends all four of these dimensions in his writing and individual work with his clients. He's been married to his more extroverted wife for over twenty-seven years. He contributes regularly to his blog, Revolutionary Thoughts, on introvertrevolution.com and conducts two-day intensives for introverted leaders called Yin Leader Workshop. You can connect with Andy on LinkedIn, Google+ or follow him on Twitter @andyjohnsonPA.

Introvert Revolution is an empowerment tool. By dissecting introversion into multiple theoretical and biological perspectives, Andy Johnson has created an excellent vehicle to persuade the notoriously hard-to-convince introverts that embracing introversion opens a treasure trove of signature strengths just waiting to be embraced and developed. It is an intellectually and experientially accessible book, providing a combination of rationale, examples and exercises to explore and overcome unconsciously internalized beliefs that can hold us back, like shame and doubt. The exercises are not only good opportunities to value individual differences but they enhance skills of mindfulness and gratitude that reap positive benefits on their own accord. --Pamela Rutledge, Ph.D., MBA, Director Media Psychology Research Center, Faculty Fielding Graduate University

"This well researched and compelling read makes the case for introverted leadership in a unique way. Author Andrew Johnson draws upon his own early career struggles blended with case studies and hard science to help introverts draw upon their authentic yin selves. He lays out a map for introverts to take courageous and practical steps to ramp up their leadership game." --Jennifer Kahnweiler, PhD, Author of "The Genius of Opposites"

"Introvert Revolution is a clarion call to open the eyes and ears of introverts and extroverts alike. In this bias busting book, Andy Johnson contends, one of the biggest challenges lies in reframing perceived weaknesses as strengths and allowing ourselves to reject culturally imposed standards of leadership. Introverts contribute something important to the world as leaders, as history attests. Johnson shares how they can do so authentically, powerfully and even quietly amid our noisy world." --Nancy Ancowitz, Author of "Self Promotion for Introverts"