Lead from the Outside: How to Build Your Future and Make Real Change [Paperback]

ANew York TimesBestseller

Abrams's own grit, coupled with her descriptions of much stumbling and self-doubt, will makeMinority Leadertouch you in a way few books by politicians can. In fact, the last one to manage itbiracial, the child of divorce, raised with little money by a single motherbecame our 44th president.
The New York Times Book Review

Lead from the Outsideis a necessary guide to harnessing the strengths of being an outsider by Stacey Abrams, one of the most prominent black female politicians in the U.S.

Leadership is hard. Convincing othersand often yourselfthat you possess the answers and are capable of world-affecting change requires confidence, insight, and sheer bravado.Lead from the Outsideisthehandbook for outsiders, written with the awareness of the experiences and challenges that hinder anyone who exists beyond the structure of traditional white male powerwomen, people of color, members of the LGBTQ community, and millennials ready to make a difference.

InLead from the Outside, Stacey Abrams argues that knowing your own passion is the key to success, regardless of the scale or target. From launching a company, to starting a day care center for homeless teen moms, to running a successful political campaign, finding what you want to fight for is as critical as knowing how to turn thought into action. Stacey uses her experience and hard-won insights to break down how ambition, fear, money, and failure function in leadership, while offering personal stories that illuminate practical strategies.

Stacey includes exercises to help you hone your skills and realize your aspirations. She discusses candidly what she has learned over the course of her impressive career: that differences in race, gender, and class are surmountable. With direction and dedication, being in the minority actually provides unique and vital strength, which we can elÓ8