* A Catalyst (and TED) nugget from Susan Cain

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So we only had a few minutes today to hear from Susan Cain, fellow introvert, and author of the New York Times Best Seller QUIET: The Power of Introverts in A World That Can’t Stop Talking.

She spoke ever-so-briefly about some shifts in our culture away from things that allow us introverts to thrive.

She called those of us in leadership to reclaim space and practices — like solitude and silence — for the introverts we lead and serve, so that they might thrive.

Below is a 19 minute TED talk — that has been viewed almost 3 MILLION times to date — expanding on her thoughts.

If you’re an introvert, this talk will resonate with your heart and help you to better understand yourself, and some of your needs.

If you’re not an introvert, then you likely work with and relate to a number of us, so the next 19 minutes will be well worth your time.

QUESTION:

How do the comments of Susan encourage (or challenge) you and your approach to relationships with introverts?

Are there ways in which you need to reconsider your approach to ministry in order to make it more introvert-friendly?