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Lead from the Outside: How to Build Your Future and Make Real Change

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Lead from the Outside is a necessary guide to harnessing the strengths of being an outsider by Stacey Abrams, one of the most prominent black female politicians in the U.S. Leadership is hard. Convincing others―and often yourself―that you possess the answers and are capable of world-affecting change requires confidence, insight, and sheer bravado. Lead from the Outside is the handbook for outsiders, written with the awareness of the experiences and challenges that hinder anyone who exists beyond the structure of traditional white male power―women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ community, and millennials ready to make a difference. In Lead from the Outside, Stacey Abrams argues that knowing your own passion is the key to success, regardless of the scale or target. From launching a company, to starting a day care center for homeless teen moms, to running a successful political campaign, finding what you want to fight for is as critical as knowing how to turn thought into action. Stacey uses her experience and hard- won insights to break down how ambition, fear, money, and failure function in leadership, while offering personal stories that illuminate practical strategies. Stacey includes exercises to help you hone your skills and realize your aspirations. She discusses candidly what she has learned over the course of her impressive career: that differences in race, gender, and class are surmountable. With direction and dedication, being in the minority actually provides unique and vital strength, which we can employ to rise to the top and make real change. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Picador


Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 26, 2019


Edition ‏ : ‎ Reprint


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Print length ‏ : ‎ 256 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1250214807


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 05


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.55 x 0.65 x 8.2 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #109,266 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #33 in Elections #1,088 in Leadership & Motivation #1,662 in Motivational Self-Help (Books)


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Top Amazon Reviews

    • Look Out, Ambitious Black Woman in Politics!
Format: Kindle
Review Image by Beverly Diehl
This is a short read, page-wise, but it is so thick with great, and extremely relevant content, it's not a fast read. I found that I kept highlighting and highlighting all the insights. Yes, Abrams is a politically ambitious Black woman. The horror! "Minority fears have distinct branches that get tangled up: stereotypes intermingle with authenticity and achievement. Will I get a shot because of who I am? If I fail, do I bring down everyone who looks like me? If I’m too successful, will my people celebrate me or shun me? How do I integrate into the world where I am an outsider, yet not move too far away from the places that make me who I am?" She states the problems, clearly, but also gives the answers. "I confronted the expected stereotypes by knowing what they were and building an alternate narrative about myself." The insights she presents apply to Black women, but also, to women of every color, to men of color, to non-binary and to LGBTQ people. To all those who are outsiders, in some way, whether in politics or other careers. "We are, by our natures, often required to manufacture our own breaks, identify new openings even before others know they exist. The best hack is to know this is the case, accept it, and move on, prepared to take full advantage. And then do it all over again." Although she ended up prevented from claiming the Georgia Governorship, the very act of her running for it made a difference. "...one of the aspects of holding power is understanding the long game—that battles add up over time and create space for others to feel emboldened to act." If you are NOT a cisgender, straight, white, middle class+ man, you will get a lot out of this book. You might get a lot out of it even if you are. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2020 by Beverly Diehl
    • Great Read
Format: Paperback
Great book. It’s OK to want more and defines the backdoors that are useful. Everyone should read this.
Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2025 by Carolyn Wood
    • Best Read of the year
Format: Paperback
I am a white American citizen. Voter suppression turns my stomach and the atrocities and injustices that have occurred in our county, the USA, are shameful in our country's history, and at present. Early 2020, I googled "history of Voter suppression in America" and am so very glad I found a reference to this book. I ordered it, read it cover to cover. Twice. It is so tragic that our "democracy" is still not a true democracy. Where is the accountability for this outcome? Abrams research and intelligent discussion of the history of methods used to suppress the vote in our country is very depressing. Yet Abrams is not depressed, or a victim; she is a very positive, brilliant and tireless leader who has dedicated her life to empowering others to recognize and fight against the egregious intimidation and suppression of voters in our country. I cannot thank her enough for taking the time to record these shameful histories. Voter suppression must first be identified, acknowledged, and prevented if we are to be a democracy. I would like now to know more about 1) the penalties for voter suppression and 2) accountability of those who are guilty. I pray for a better America where every voter is engaged, informed, empowered and able to vote. And where leaders AND citizens support those efforts, rather than thwart them. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2020 by Silent Witness
    • Great read
Format: Paperback
Everyone needs to read this
Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2025 by Jonathan mcnair
    • Loved it...and Bought a Copy for my Sister!
Format: Paperback
Stacey Abrams is one of those remarkable people with a wide array of talents. In this book she shares her story, acknowledges the things that get in her way, and includes questions and workbook activities to help readers focus on their own goals. As a teacher, I have to read a lot of "motivational" books that make me roll my eyes, but this one was different. Not only is Ms. Abrams a great writer, she breaks down her advice in practical and doable tasks and goal setting that doesn't feel gimmicky. I was particularly stunned to read that she considers herself an introvert. As a fellow introvert, I realize I have to stop letting myself off the hook from doing the things that seem scary. I bought a copy for my sister who has a new leadership position, and will be sharing my copy with my mother and others, but I'm going to want it back so I can mark it up and save the pages I need to re-read to light a fire under my goals. Someday I'll be voting for this woman for president. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2019 by Margan
    • good read, but is it helpful?
Format: Kindle
I read this as a biography then a self-help book. Some of her financial advices were good, but I see some of her work-hard ethics had more to do with connection from her community and schools. Nothing is wrong with that but not everyone could use them to get where they are. However, it doesn't hurt to read this. Nevertheless, she is a good role model. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2025 by Caroline
    • Everything I needed to know.
Format: Hardcover
I'm writing this review before the book has even arrived because I started reading it through the NYPL app. I had put off reading this book for a while because I had apprehensions and bias notions about reading anything written by a politician...The description however, kept calling me to the book so I decided to give it a try through the library first. I wasn't too impressed with the intro, but something told me to keep going...So thankful I did. I had to "return" the book to the library before I was finished reading it, so I only made it up to chapter 5, but from what I read, it spoke to every part of me. All of the questions I've been struggling with as a black woman about self worth in the work place, networking, mentors, student loan repayments...She covered it all. My review can't do the book justice, but I will say, whether I had finished reading the book in the library or not, I knew I needed to purchase it, because this book is highlighter worthy! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2021 by Dione L. Bailey

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