A practical 'how to' book showing the world's anxiety-filled introverts (and anxiety-filled extroverts too) how they can not only survive but also thrive in the workplace, as told by one of their own. The workplace often seems geared towards extroverts and people with high self-confidence, and it can lead to the rest of us putting artificial limits on ourselves. In this book, you will receive a first-hand description of how to succeed in the workplace, as told by a self-described anxiety-filled introvert who successfully navigated that world, moving from technical roles to management to executive leadership. This book will enable you to: Better understand the internal struggles that many of us experience and that can make life more difficult for us at work, from social anxiety to imposter syndrome to fear of public speaking and more, Implement real-world, practical techniques to mitigate these internal struggles and prevent them from becoming career derailers, while also turning them into an advantage, Create your own personal toolkit of methods for coping with stress and anxiety at work and protect your mental health. This book goes beyond theory. It's not a collection of platitudes and cliched motivational sayings-it's relatable, practical, and told with humor. If you're one of the world's many anxiety-filled introverts (or extroverts) and are looking for help thriving in the workplace, High Impact at Low Decibels is for you.
Mike Schiller has more than 30 years of experience at Fortune 500 companies, both as a technical expert and as an executive-level leader, and most recently was vice president and chief information security office at Texas Instruments. He is currently president of Onward Consulting, LLC, specializing in information security and audit consulting. Mike is a graduate of Texas A&M University, and his previous writing credits include IT Auditing: Using Controls to Protect Information Assets. Mike is an anxiety-filled introvert and enjoys helping others with similar challenges succeed.
High Impact at Low Decibels is a must-read for introverts and those with social anxiety. Schiller brings a refreshing simplicity and clarity to the subject, sharing his personal experiences and providing practical, actionable advice for thriving in the workplace.--Shawn Irving, Chief Information Security Officer, Ferguson Mike's ability to blend humor with real-world experiences makes this book a fantastic read. He introduces those experiences through a 'wish, reality, mitigation' concept, allowing readers to easily connect with the situations and gain valuable tools they can take away and use in their careers--David Cauthron, CTO and Co-founder, Outpave This book is a terrific read not only for introverts but extroverts as well. It contains many pearls of wisdom and actionable advice, rich in stories and humor.--Ellen Barker, Board member, retired semiconductor senior executive
