Women in Power

Understanding and Applying the Wisdom of Madam Speaker Nancy Pelosi-through the Eyes of Someone who Knows Her Best! In 2007, Nancy Pelosi became the highest-ranking elected female government official in US history when she started her tenure as Speaker of the House of Representatives. In January 2019, she began her third term as Speaker, during a tumultuous time in American political history. Having represented California's 12th District in Congress for 31 years, Pelosi has become well known for her pushes to decrease the cost of health care, boost workers' salaries, her opposition to the Iraq War, her ability to serve as a check against President Trump, and much more. In doing so, she has demonstrated superb leadership skills and a unique ability to get things done, regardless of the person in the White House or the often partisan status of Congress. In The Nancy Pelosi Way, author and daughter of the Speaker Christine Pelosi takes a close look at how her mother became the most powerful female politician in America and the many important lessons that can be gleaned from her actions and dialogue along the way. This book weaves substantive issues and Nancy Pelosi's professional and personal experiences to demonstrate how this mother of five achieved her success. Along the way to becoming Speaker, Pelosi has stuck to her values and principles and has championed the issues that remain most important to her. This book serves as the perfect guide for anyone looking to prosper as a leader in their own field.

Understanding and applying the wisdom of Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez! In an incredibly short time, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has galvanized the country on issues of national importance. This young member of Congress has motivated Democrats to confront climate change and income inequality and is upending conventional wisdom about how young women, especially women of color, are supposed to behave. Her background, including a family that fell out of the middle class due to health care challenges, has driven her to champion those on the margins, such as low-wage workers, immigrants, people of color, and younger people who face a future of climate disruption and instability. This book takes life lessons from the rising star known as AOC and offers readers a chance to apply them to their own lives. In five chapters, The AOC Way weaves substantive issues and AOC's experiences to understand how she so quickly came to dominate media coverage in America but also to drive real change in what seems like a lightening flash. AOC has demonstrated some key values and commitments on her way to success, such as believing in yourself and not letting haters take you off course; working hard and being prepared to prove your talents; bringing your experiences to your work by not forgetting how you got where you are; challenging the status quo; and staying true to your friends and allies.

In the summer of 2019, the US women's national soccer team offered fans a thrill when it won its fourth World Cup title and second straight, culminating in a 2-0 final over the Netherlands. Co-captain Megan Rapinoe led the team to victory with a penalty kick to score the first goal and ultimately captured MVP and top goal scorer designations for the tournament. The winger has also led the US to a gold medal in the 2012 London Olympics. In addition to her athletic success, Rapinoe has proven to be a leader off the field as well. A vocal advocate on behalf of several LGBT organizations and a voice behind the women's team's equal pay complaint, she is one of many players involved in the gender discrimination lawsuit against the United States Soccer Federation. In The Megan Rapinoe Way, the latest book in the Women in Power series, author Meg Linehan translates Rapinoe's success both on and off the field into digestible leadership lessons. In doing so, she draws from Rapinoe's still-young career as an athlete, businesswoman, and advocate. A helpful guide for fans of Rapinoe looking to apply her wisdom to their own lives!