Quiet by Susan Cain
Under the heading of inclusion, diversity and neuro-diversity this is one of the best books for parents, managers, teachers and, in fact, everyone.
If you want to take the first step into the mindset of the Introvert/Extrovert world this is a great start. Seven years in the research, a journey for the author Susan Cain (see TED Talks for a taster), it shows how diverse we really are at the most basic level; how we cope with interactions (personal and professional), education, day to day life and relationships. Imagine unlocking not only your understanding of the introvert colleague/ child/friend but also how the extroverts around you function within your workspace/ classroom/friends/Family.
Published in 2013, it was ahead of the curve on inclusion and diversity. This is not about valuing one mindset over another, it’s about appreciating and understanding how our behaviours, traits and interactions can help our Family member, colleague or friend. It can also tell you about You – suddenly understanding why you find a party with friends draining but your extrovert partner doesn’t. Or how spending some down time is essential for you to recharge but your parent/friend/sibling operates differently.
But if nothing else dip your toe in the TED talk - it may change the way you see yourself and those around you.
https://www.ted.com/talks/susan_cain_the_power_of_introverts
