Shy by Design: 12 Timeless Principles to Quietly Stand Out

Shy by Design is a transformative book that teaches readers to embrace their shy nature and use it to their advantage, grow their confidence, create meaningful connections, and lead with quiet conviction. It offers 12 principles to help readers grow their confidence and strengthen communication skills on their own terms and at their own pace, create meaningful connections, and lead with quiet conviction.

Format: Hardback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 16 September 2024
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Shyness can be a significant obstacle to achieving one's goals and living a fulfilling life. It can lead to self-doubt, low self-esteem, and a fear of speaking up and owning one's story. However, there is a new resource available that offers an important new way of understanding what it takes to stand out: Shy by Design by Michael Thompson. This inspiring book shares Thompson's journey 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, Shy by Design will help you embrace the blessing of being underestimated, revolutionize your relationships, and amplify your impact without sacrificing your shy nature. 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, and lead with quiet conviction that uplifts others on the climb toward success. Thompson'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.

Weight: 420g
Dimension: 149 x 224 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781538175842