Take the Lead

Following her own advice, former Clinton official and Obama campaign COO Betsy Myers sounds utterly authentic and helpful as she narrates her exceptional work. Not a voice pro, she speaks quickly, but that's who she is, and it works well with this fast-moving yet personal material. Part of the book's appeal is how the author's insights and insider political experience inform her views on developing others, forming alliances, and moving worthy goals forward as a team. It's the female leadership model of connecting with people, not just using them, and she sells this model with enormous credibility and engagement. With compelling observations and examples drawn from her family and her experiences in government and business, this is a memorable collection of principles that leaders at all stages of their careers can grow with. T.W. © AudioFile 2012, Portland, Maine