Silent Talk

Silent Talk: Setting the Stage for Introverts to Thrive in the Classroom and Beyond offers research-based strategies to create inclusive classrooms where introverts are as valued as their extroverted counterparts for their potential to learn and lead.

Dr. Heidi Kasevich is founder of Kase Leadership, where she is a leadership educator and program designer for schools across the country, and an executive coach for nonprofit organizations. A national keynote speaker on introvert-inclusivity and Quiet leadership, Heidi has served as educational director at Quiet Revolution and history chair at schools and universities in New York City and Paris.

Introduction Section I: Fostering Respect for Temperament Diversity Chapter One: Navigating Extrovert Bias Chapter Two: Temperament and Character Strengths Chapter Three: Adaptability and Stretching Section II: Creating Introvert-Friendly Classrooms Chapter Four: From Participation to Engagement Chapter Five: Silence as Prelude to Talk Chapter Six: Parent-School Partnerships Section III: Rescuing Solitude Chapter Seven: Benefits of Solitude Chapter Eight: Quiet Spaces Section IV: Launching Quiet Initiatives Chapter Nine: Call to Action Acknowledgements Notes Index Bibliography About the Author