Ted Talk 3

Susan Cain speaks about introverts and their unique abilites to contribute and lead their teams. In a culture where being social and outgoing are prized above all else, it can be difficult, even shameful, to be an introvert. But, as Susan Cain argues in this passionate talk, introverts bring extraordinary talents and abilities to the world, and should be encouraged and celebrated. An introvert is an individual who needs less social stimulation than an extrovert. In your discussion today please allow the questions below to guide your discussion. Listen to Susan Cain and learn about introversion. For this assignment being shy is defined as fear of social judgment. Learning about introverts will help you as a team member to recognize that everyone does not work or study with the same tools. In your conclusion discuss how you can best incorporate a person who is an introvert into a positive team interaction.

Introverts

Watch the  Ted talk.
Write 300 or more words in an essay format
Answer the following questions:

 

1. List three positive characteristics of  an introvert. Include solitude and define solitude. (You may use a citation)
2. Susan Cain believes that being shy is not the same as being an introvert. If one of your team members is shy. How can you be inclusive of them in your project? If being shy is defined as fear of social judgment can you describe a communication system that can allow a shy team member to be productive?
3. Define your best study time and location. Do you respond to stimulation as an introvert or extrovert?
4. how can you nurture the introvert members of your team to help them be productive team members? What is a goal you can give to your introverted team member that will allow them to be a successful part of your team?
5. Who is Adam Grant? Find a citation of him out side of the TED TALK and use it in your writing. Adam Grant’s research has indicated that introverts can make better leaders than extroverts why?
6. Find and use an external citation about one of the world leaders Susan Cain listed and how their being introverts provided world change.
7. Footnote your citations. You should have at least two external to the TED TALK citations in your writing.
8. Be sure you write a paper. answering the questions as bullet points will lower your grade significantly.

Turn in your essay on blackboard in the assignment tab.

Description	Ignored	Attempted =20%	50%	Completed 100%	Total
List three positive characteristics of an introvert. Include solitude and define solitude. (You may use a citation)	ignored	one sentence	two sentences	Three sentences	14
Susan Cain believes that being shy is not the same as being an introvert. If one of your team members is shy. How can you be inclusive of them in your project? If being shy is defined as fear of social judgment can you describe a communication system that can allow a shy team member to be productive?	ignored	one sentence	two sentences	Three sentences	14
Define your best study time and location. Do you respond to stimulation as an introvert or extrovert?	ignored	one method	two methods	three methods	14
how can you nurture the introvert members of your team to help them be productive team members? What is a goal you can give to your introverted team member that will allow them to be a successful part of your team?	ignored	one technique	two techniques	three techniques	14
Who is Adam Grant? Find a citation of him out side of the TED TALK and use it in your writing. Adam Grant’s research has indicated that introverts can make better leaders than extroverts why?	ignored	mentioned	two sentences	three sentences and foot or end note	14
Find and use an external citation about one of the world leaders Susan Cain listed and how their being introverts provided world change.	ignored	no foot notes or end notes listed	one citation	Footnote your citations. You should have at least two external to the TED TALK citations in your writing.	14
Essay format with endnotes or footnotes	not a paper, only a list of bullet points	You used the TED TALK as your citation	no foot notes or endnotes	Footnote or endnote listed. paper written essay format	16