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euniceroh's review
4.0
As a woman of color in public policy, I was inspired by Cecilia Muñoz’s career and life story. Honestly it made me feel terrible at times but that’s my fault for comparing myself to her remarkable work ethic and talent. Her perspective and advice was affirming and inspiring—made me want to double down and work that much harder to be heard, and speak to the truth of my experiences.
kmishmael's review
5.0
In full transparency, I worked for Cecilia at New America, in her post-White House years and was a member of the inaugural cohort of Public Interest Technology Fellows.
So many of the things she says in this book, she lived in practice. Don’t let her petite size fool you because she is a powerhouse and her advice in this book proves this.
I love her storytelling and ability to lift up the voices of so many others with thoughtful advice that accompany those stories.
So many of the things she says in this book, she lived in practice. Don’t let her petite size fool you because she is a powerhouse and her advice in this book proves this.
I love her storytelling and ability to lift up the voices of so many others with thoughtful advice that accompany those stories.
geneva_reads's review
5.0
Ceclia Muñoz's book is a must-read for anyone in public service. I listened to this audiobook that was narrated by the author. A few of my key take-aways:
1. Mentor and nurture younger staff, always.
2. Support people of color and those with less privilege and power.
3. Celebrate the wins, even if they're not as great as we wanted. Progress is progress, even when it's small.
4. Learn how to recharge. Pursuing deep, meaningful societal change is hard work, so know when to take care of yourself and set boundaries. It's through moments of recharging that you can keep going year after year, challenge after challenge.
1. Mentor and nurture younger staff, always.
2. Support people of color and those with less privilege and power.
3. Celebrate the wins, even if they're not as great as we wanted. Progress is progress, even when it's small.
4. Learn how to recharge. Pursuing deep, meaningful societal change is hard work, so know when to take care of yourself and set boundaries. It's through moments of recharging that you can keep going year after year, challenge after challenge.
readingresa's review
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.5
This book is so incredibly inspiring. Cecilia makes me want to be a better woman and a better leader.
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