The Nancy Pelosi Way: Advice on Success, Leadership, and Politics from America's Most Powerful Woman (Women in Power)

"Her story is unique, but I hope the lessons are universal."—Christine Pelosi Understand and apply the wisdom of Madam Speaker Nancy Pelosi—through the eyes of someone who knows her best. In this personal and important book Christine Pelosi takes a close look at how her mother went from homemaker to Speaker of the House of Representatives and became the most powerful female politician in America. Her book addresses Speaker Pelosi's role in current events, and offers advice on politics, family, and friendship gleaned from her mother's life. From her childhood in Baltimore to her hands-on motherhood in San Francisco to her national leadership, this book demonstrates how a mother of five and grandmother of nine achieved her success. Chapters include: Know Your Power Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Performance Know Your Authentic Self Claim Your Seat at the Table Build Strategic Alliances Don't Agonize, Organize And more. 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 San Francisco for thirty-two years, she has become well-known for her work to expand health care, lift up workers, protect the environment, promote human rights, and make progress for the American people regardless of the president in the White House or the party controlling Congress. This book serves as the perfect guide for anyone looking to enter public service or prosper as a leader in their own field. 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 Don’t agonize, organize . . . and other wisdom from the life and career of Madam Speaker, as told by her daughter. In this inspiring book, Christine Pelosi takes a close look at how her mother went from homemaker to Speaker of the House of Representatives and became the most powerful female politician in America. In addition to addressing Speaker Pelosi’s role in current events, The Nancy Pelosi Way offers advice on politics, family, and friendship gleaned from her mother’s life. From her childhood in Baltimore to her hands-on motherhood in San Francisco to her national leadership, the book demonstrates how a mother of five and grandmother of nine achieved her success—and serves as a guide for anyone looking to enter public service or prosper as a leader in their own field.