Shy by Design: 12 Timeless Principles to Quietly Stand Out

Shy by Design: 12 Timeless Principles to Quietly Stand Out

By Michael Thompson

Inspired by his own transformation from feeling left out to leading others, career coach and communications advisor Michale Thompson shares 12 easy-to-grasp principles that flip conventional wisdom and provide shy people with the communication skills they need to own their voice, build relationships, and grow their influence.

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Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Publish Date: 07/16/2024
Pages: 224
ISBN-13: 9781538175842
ISBN-10: 1538175843
Language: English

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Is your shyness holding you back from going after what you want? Are you tired of feeling like you aren't good enough? Do your self-limiting beliefs sabotage you from speaking up and owning your story? Learn from this "solid resource" (Publishers Weekly) that "provides an important new way of understanding what it really takes to stand out!" (Cal Newport)

In Shy by Design, Michael Thompson shares his inspiring journey of moving from being riddled with self-doubt due to his shyness and debilitating stutter to becoming a sought-after career coach, university leadership lecturer, and strategic communication advisor for top global business executives and entrepreneurs.

Packed with actionable strategies and engaging stories, this transformative book will help you embrace the blessing of being underestimated, revolutionize your relationships, and amplify your impact without sacrificing your shy nature.

Thompson's 12 principles teach you to:

  • Grow your confidence and strengthen communication skills on your own terms and at your own pace.
  • Create meaningful connections and foster a close-knit community that supports personal growth.
  • Lead with quiet conviction that uplifts others on the climb toward success.

The author's story of navigating the often loud world of sales and communication - while staying true to his shy way of being - will inspire you to embrace your unique strengths and see your "perceived" weaknesses through a more empowered lens. Whether you are a recent graduate, a seasoned executive, or someone seeking personal growth, Shy by Design will provide you with the motivation and action steps to embrace shyness as the superpower that it is.

About the Author

Michael J. Thompson is Professor of Political Theory at William Paterson University. He is the author of The Politics of Inequality (2007), The Domestication of Critical Theory (2016), and, most recently, The Specter of Babel: A Reconstruction of Political Judgment (2020).

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