{"product_id":"when-were-in-charge-isbn-9781638934196","title":"When We're in Charge","description":"\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatured on Forbes, Morning Joe, Teen Vogue, Pod Save America, and more\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom Amanda Litman, cofounder of Run for Something, “a refreshingly candid, delightfully irreverent guide to leadership for the next generation.” ―Adam Grant\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen We’re in Charge\u003c\/i\u003e is a no-bullshit guide for the next generation of leaders on how to show up differently, break the cycle of bad Boomer leadership, and navigate the changing demands of those in power and the evolving expectations people have of their workplace. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBased on Amanda Litman’s experience as a founder and executive (and mom of two who’s trying desperately to have a life outside of work), and informed by conversations with more than 100 next-gen leaders across politics, business, media, tech, education, and more—including Versha Sharma, former editor-in-chief of \u003ci\u003eTeen Vogue\u003c\/i\u003e; Maxwell Frost, the first Gen Z member of Congress; and Evan Spiegel, CEO of Snap Inc—this book is a vital resource for new leaders trying to figure out how to get stuff done without making your team or yourself miserable. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen We’re in Charge offers solutions for sticky challenges:\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to be yourself without giving your full self to your role\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to think about social media when your team sees what you post\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to set up guardrails for work-life balance\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eA necessary read for all who occupy or aspire to leadership roles, \u003ci\u003eWhen We’re in Charge\u003c\/i\u003e is a vision for a future where leaders at work, in communities, and across the country are compassionate, genuine, and effective.“Enough already with the quiet quitting: Amanda Litman understands that the world is better when we get involved, lead with principle, and don’t give up. \u003ci\u003eWhen We’re in Charge\u003c\/i\u003e is the new essential handbook for taking power and actually using it to do good.” \u003cb\u003e—Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, and Tommy Vietor, Crooked Media Reads\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This is essential reading for any Gen Z or millennial who holds a leadership position or one day hopes to. The next generation of leadership is primed to look and act like nothing that’s come before and Amanda Litman has given them the roadmap to do exactly that.” \u003cb\u003e—Jason Kander, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eInvisible Storm\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eOutside the Wire\u003c\/i\u003e, and first millennial elected to statewide office\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eWhen We’re in Charge\u003c\/i\u003e will help you be the boss you wished you had. This book is chock full of information and guidance—anyone under 40 will come away with invaluable insights into the changing workplace and how they can successfully lead their teams with compassion (and still get sh*t done.)” \u003cb\u003e—Tori Dunlap, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \u003ci\u003eFinancial Feminist\u003c\/i\u003e and founder of Her First $100k\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The workplace is evolving more rapidly than ever. \u003ci\u003eWhen We’re In Charge\u003c\/i\u003e has all the insights and advice for leaders to navigate these choppy waters.” \u003cb\u003e—Sami Sage, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eDemocracy in Retrograde\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eWhen We’re In Charge\u003c\/i\u003e continues Amanda Litman’s legacy of mapping out systems for Millennials \u0026amp; Gen Z, who believe in basic human rights for all Americans, to take ownership of our institutions and make this country one we’re proud to be living in, as a generation. She is a leader I turn to in times of democratic despair, and this book makes the practice of leadership clear, direct, and accessible.” \u003cb\u003e—Ilana Glazer\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“With \u003ci\u003eWhen We’re in Charge, \u003c\/i\u003eAmanda Litman does the impossible: she provides clear-eyed, actionable advice on how to do meaningful leadership work in fields we’re passionate about . . . and \u003ci\u003eactually keep doing it\u003c\/i\u003e. She understands that for Gen-Z and millennial workers, \u003ci\u003ecaring\u003c\/i\u003e has never been the problem. Figuring out how to \u003ci\u003ekeep\u003c\/i\u003e caring—and lead others as they navigate their own careers—is just as important as the work itself. This book is unlike anything else in the ‘business book’ space—a must-read for anyone who doesn’t just want to make the world better, but wants to figure out how ‘making the world better’ can be one’s life’s work, not just something we do before burning out in our thirties.” \u003cb\u003e—Anne Helen Petersen, author of \u003ci\u003eCan’t Even\u003c\/i\u003e and coauthor of \u003ci\u003eOut of Office, \u003c\/i\u003eand writer of one of the top newsletters, \u003ci\u003eCulture Study\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A refreshingly candid, delightfully irreverent guide to leadership for the next generation. Amanda Litman busts some major myths about how to succeed at the helm. Get ready to rethink some of your basic assumptions about authenticity, productivity, and professionalism.” \u003cb\u003e—Adam Grant, #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \u003ci\u003eHidden Potential\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThink Again\u003c\/i\u003e, and host of the podcast \u003ci\u003eRe:Thinking\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Amanda has written a great leadership book for young people who want to lead like humans and not corporate robots. Millennial managers and leaders face a whole host of challenges that previous generations didn’t—we can all be more intentional, thoughtful, empathetic leaders if we ask ourselves the questions Amanda has laid out here. Her personal examples and interviews are a fantastic roadmap in figuring out what kind of leader you want to be.” \u003cb\u003e—Versha Sharma, Editor in Chief of \u003ci\u003eTeen Vogue\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“I think \u003ci\u003eWhen We’re in Charge\u003c\/i\u003e, from my friend Amanda “Run for Something” Litman, will be this spring’s must-read action and hope manifesto.” – \u003cb\u003eLaura Olin, former Social Media Director for the Obama 2012 Campaign\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eAmanda Litman\u003c\/b\u003e is the cofounder and president of Run for Something, which recruits and supports young, diverse leaders running for local office—since 2017, they’ve launched the careers of thousands of millennials and Gen Z candidates and in the process, changed what leadership looks like in America. 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