Introduction -- Know your power -- Proper preparation prevents poor performance -- Be your own authentic self -- Claim your seat at the table -- Build strategic alliances -- Know (and show) your own "why" -- Know when to weave and when to whip -- Remember, criticism and effectiveness go hand in hand -- Don't agonize, organize! -- Know your power (reprise) -- Afterword.
Summary
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 addressing Speaker Pelosi's role in current events, she offers advice on politics, family, and friendship gleaned from her mother's life. This book serves as the perfect guide for anyone-- female or male-- looking to enter public service or prosper as a leader in their own field. -- adapted from jacket