Growing up, introverts like me were often told that we needed to open up and be more outgoing. Being an introvert was seen as a problem. Now, introversion isn’t seen as a disorder, but as a strength. Dr. Mike Bechtle writes about how introverts can be able to be active in the work force without having to put on a facade and pretend to be like everyone else. The traits that introverts have are not weaknesses and can be utilized to help both the individual and company.

The tips are fairly simple, though it may be difficult to put them into action depending on the work environment. It has gotten better, but there is still a negative view of being an introvert in many areas. The book is aimed at people who work in what I would call a corporate job. It talks about participating in meetings and presentations. However, there are tips that can be used in different settings. It may have been outside of his scope, but I would like to have seen some information about introverts working in smaller businesses and non-corporate jobs. Other than that, I think the book has a lot of useful information about learning to use your traits and skills to be successful in work.

I received a free ARC of the book from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.