Quiet by Susan Cain

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I feel like I needed this book a long time ago. All sorts of behaviour (mine and my family's) is now beginning to make sense. Susan Cain writes half narratively, very conversationally, and seamlessly introduces a wide range of research and ideas. Certainly want to use it at work and am now drastically reducing group work. Come on society let's wake up and value thoughtfulness a bit more.

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