Welcome to Litsy!

On the one hand, being at work with absolutely no patrons is kiiiiinda‘ frustrating. On the other, it gives me a ton of time to read. Hanging with Stacey this evening has been a delight, I‘ve made lots of progress, and now it‘s almost time to go home! 🤷🏻‍♀️💖 #minorityleader #staceyabrams

Five chapters in, and while I wish this was more about her life/story - it‘s speckled in there, but it‘s mostly a guide to how to become a leader in your community, especially if you‘re part of a minority group - it‘s a really enjoyable read. She‘s so frickin‘ cool. 💙 #minorityleader #staceyabrams

1. Fill up at least one grocery bag‘s worth of things to declutter!

2. My back porch, for sure, but when it‘s too cold for porch-reading, I have a super-cute little couch that my friends were getting rid of!

3. I‘m a walking combination of Jo March and Hermione Granger! 💖

Thanks for the tag, @Sharpeipup , and getting this started, @Cupcake12 ! Tagging @ju.ca.no and @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks if you ladies are in! 💖

#motivationalmonday

Interesting book on leadership. I was hoping for more information on Abrams herself but she doesn't divulge much.

Abrams was on Colbert‘s show and he insisted on reading from one of her romance novels, despite her saying no. She was nice but I guess because she was smiling and laughing it was ok for him to keep going. Romancelandia is not taking it that way and you‘d really think that by now people would know better.

My hold on this one finally came through - the McCabe still has a bazillion people on it.

This book spoke to me like no other guide to leadership before. The message I took from it is that it is not enough to want to lead and attain a position of authority. It is necessary to understand your motivation and lead with intent. And it‘s okay to admit that you have those ambitions while you‘re at it. Beyond being incredibly motivating, Abrams gives real, practical advice.

Wise leaders know how to be wrong, and they take comfort in the fact that they cannot know everything.

Ask for what you need. You are intimately involved in your daily life and aware of the complexity of your situation. No one else has that insight... Do not drop hints- they‘ll lie on the ground forever.

When you decide what you want and why you want it, take action immediately. Do not wait for an invitation to act. I promise you, the letter is not in the mail.

At its most complex, ambition should be an animation of soul. Not simply a job, but a disquiet that requires you to take action.

I am sick to my stomach and terrified for tomorrow. Not able to read so listening to my podcasts and cuddling with my kitty. There is so much on the line and people don‘t even realize 😢😢😢

Thoughtful, insightful, practical, this-is-me approach with advice on turning thoughts into actions. Especially enjoyed her perspective on mentors, which was head on. Refreshing read. Recommend this one to anyone, regardless of whether they‘re interested in politics or not.

Some very thoughtful information and interesting self-assessments. Concrete steps to turn thought into action.

She is one of the good ones!

Read a great review of this book in the New York Times. Looking forward to reading it!

Stacey Abrams is currently running for Governor in Georgia. The organizing principal of this one is to give advice to other people (especially but not exclusively to other minority women) who want to lead. This appeals less than the author‘s personal anecdotes and stories. She is a remarkable leader and at her best when she is vulnerable and sharing her story. I look forward to casting my vote for her as the next Georgia Governor!! #netgalley