The Introverted Leader: Building on Your Quiet Strength - Softcover

In our outgoing, Type - A business culture, introverts can feel excluded, overlooked or misunderstood, their reticence mistaken for arrogance or even lack of intelligence. And their inconsistent people skills often cause their careers to plateau. But Jennifer Kahnweiler shows that not only can introversion be managed, it can even be a source of strength. Ask Bill Gates or Warren Buffett, leaders she cites as shy introspectives who have developed ways to thrive in a challenging environment

Jennifer B. Kahnweiler, Ph.D. is an International Speaker, Executive Coach and Author who specializes in developing and coaching introverted leaders. Her book, The Introverted Leader: Building on Your Quiet Strength (Berrett-Koehler, 2009) was named a top 20 leadership book on Amazon, a ""Staff Pick"" by CIO Magazine and a ""Recent Standout"" by Training and Development Magazine. Jennifer has been an entrepreneur and internal consultant to organizations such as GE, AT&T, Turner Broadcasting, and The Department of Homeland Security. Her most fun gig has been as a featured work-life expert on the TBS show, Movie and a Makeover and she is very proud of earning the highest honor from the National Career Development Association. She has also been a workplace advice columnist for AARP, SHRM and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and she is a frequent media source. Jennifer has also presented seminars in Japan and Great Britain and is being featured in a documentary on Korean T.V. Active in professional and community groups, Dr. Kahnweiler serves on the boards of the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) Workplace Learning Society and the BK Author's Co-op. She recently held board positions on the National Speakers Association of Georgia, The National Career Development Association and The Georgia Executive Women's Network. She also is a volunteer for job search support groups in the Atlanta area.