Quietly Powerful - by Megumi Miki (Paperback)

About the Book

Quiet professionals have immense value to contribute. However, they are often hidden and overlooked, not just because of their personality but for many other complex reasons. In this fascinating book, Megumi Miki shares her own experience and that of Quietly Powerful leaders who have achieved great success while remaining authentic.

Book Synopsis

Quiet professionals have immense value to contribute to organisations. However, they are often hidden and overlooked, not just because of their personality but for many other complex reasons. In this fascinating book, Megumi Miki shares her own experience and that of Quietly Powerful leaders who have achieved great success while remaining authentic.

Megumi believes that a shift in our beliefs about leadership will allow talented quiet professionals to view their quiet nature as a strength and to succeed in their own way. She aims to empower quieter professionals and encourages organisations to expand their ideas about what good leadership looks, sounds and feels like.

Review Quotes

'We live in a world that glorifies overconfidence and celebrates those who are unaware of their limitations. But there's a better way, as this book shows: stop overlooking humble, quiet, altruistic
people for leadership roles, and we will all win.'

Dr Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, psychologist and entrepreneur

'An important read for all leaders who'd like to optimise their hidden talent.'

Stephen Schuitevoerder, PhD, international consultant and facilitator

'In a world full of chaos, noise and complexity this is a timely book reminding us not to overlook the power and possibility of quiet.'

Dr Jenny Brockis, Lifestyle Physician, professional speaker and author

About the Author

Megumi Miki is an author, speaker and consultant in leadership, culture, diversity and inclusion, with a background in strategy, economics and finance. With a client list including Roche, JBWere, Sanofi, Computershare, Ernst & Young, Department of Health and Human Services and smaller for-profit and not-for profit organisations, Megumi expands leaders' mindsets and skillsets to inspire diverse talent to flourish.