Kathleen’s Comments (group member since Jan 14, 2020)

Kathleen’s comments from the She Should Run Book Club group.

Hi everyone! We are officially transitioning our book club from Goodreads to our brand new Community page. We'll continue reading Dare to Lead and the rest of our 2020 book club list in the new community. To sign up for the community, click here: https://bit.ly/3fsuBCi

As you continue to read Dare to Lead, check out author Brené Brown's resources for daring leaders like the Daring Leadership Assessment which will help you gauge your strengths and your opportunities for growth as a daring leader.

https://daretolead.brenebrown.com/

We are reading Dare to Lead as our next book! We will start next Friday, April 17th so make sure you grab your copy before then.

Leslie Taylor wrote: "I'm accepting that I'm in my career because I'm good at it, not because I love it."

That's fair. Any thoughts on what you might do next? Will you stay in your career?

Laura wrote: "I really enjoyed the book and I didn’t realize how focused I was on doing things perfectly or not doing them at all until I read it!"

Same here! This book showed me how important it is to just go for it. I do think there is room for more discussion on how speaking out at meetings like men do can actually cause more of a backlash for you, rather than seeming "brave."

We're almost done to "finishing" the book. Anyone have any thoughts so far? New things they learned? Things they didn't like?

Great questions Leslie and Laura! Anyone else have any questions?

We're going to share your questions with Reshma Saujani for her to personally answer. Comment below your thoughts or questions!

Tamara wrote: "Hi! My name is Tamara a Digital Learning Coach from New Mexico. I just received this book this week and began reading tonight!

Reading the intro and first chapter I already feel it resonates with..."
Thank you for sharing, Tamara! I totally feel that. Being brave is a mentality in my opinion and it doesn't look the same for everyone. But I do think it means putting ourselves outside of our comfort zones and taking risks. I'm excited to see what you think as we keep reading!

It's time to start reading Brave, Not Perfect by author and Founder of Girls Who Code Reshma Saujani! We will be reading from today, March 4th, until April 1st. Any questions or thoughts you have, please share and post in the group. We want this to be a space where we can all come together and share our thoughts as we read. While you're here, check out our introduction of Brave, Not Perfect from Reshma herself!

Today is the last day for Represent: The Woman’s Guide to Running for Office and Changing the World! As you are nearing the end of the book, we would love to hear from you.

How did you like the book? What are some of your key takeaways? Did it encourage you to considering running for office? What questions do you still have?

Comment below! And be sure to check out the special message from June and Kate as you finish the book.

There are so many wonderful stories of women running for office that Kate Black and June Diane Raphael included in Represent. A couple of my favorites are Susana Martinez, who served as the first female governor of New Mexico and first Latina female governor of any state, and Deb Haaland who is one of the first Native American women elected to Congress.

What are some of y'alls favorites? Did any stories really resonate with you? Comment below!

Melissa wrote: "Melissa wrote: "I don’t have much time to go to events and conferences so I feel like I’m missing out on ways to help me start a future run. What are some ways I can continue learning without sacri..."

That's a great idea Melissa!

Melissa wrote: "I don’t have much time to go to events and conferences so I feel like I’m missing out on ways to help me start a future run. What are some ways I can continue learning without sacrificing my person..."

With everyone living busy schedules it can sometimes feel impossible to even consider throwing a run for office on the table. That’s why She Should Run created their Virtual Cohorts, so you don’t have to leave your house to start your journey. The Virtual Cohort is an online leadership program that provides an approachable starting place for women to envision themselves in political leadership and explore a future run for office. Check out www.sheshouldrun.org for more!

As you're halfway, or close to halfway, done with "Represent: The Woman’s Guide to Running for Office and Changing the World, " you might be thinking more about the logistics of a future run for office. We just shared a video from authors June Diane Raphael and Kate Black that discusses theses questions and shares some of their favorite stories from elected officials they interviewed from the book.

As a reader, what questions do you have? What unique challenge do you face as you consider a run for office? What story has inspired you as you continue to read "Represent?"

Alicia wrote: "Just ordered it!"

Awesome! Glad to have you join the community!

Kick-off for reading "Represent" has begun! We are so excited to start this journey with you all and hear from you what your thoughts and questions are. To start this book, we have a special message from the authors of "Represent," actress June Diane Raphael and Kate Black! Head to the videos section to hear from June and Kate on why they wrote this book, how they got started writing together, and words of encouragement as we all begin reading.

Thelma wrote: "Hello,
I’m Thelma Tamez I recently have gained interest in running for office. I been following She Should & decided to join the book club. This year my goal is to do as much research & connections..."

Welcome Thelma!! We're so excited to have you in the club. Have you joined the She Should Run Incubator yet? www.sheshouldrun.org/incubator

Mary Campbell wrote: "My name is Mary Campbell. I haven’t been in a book club in probably 10 years but when I saw the title I knew I needed to be in the group. Considering my first run for office this month; nervous and..."

Hi Mary! We're glad to have you on board. We talk a lot about considering to run for office in our community. Have you joined the She Should Run Incubator? Our free Incubator program is designed to help you expand your awareness of possible paths to public leadership, get focused on where you want to go, and take real steps to move down the path you choose. www.sheshouldrun.org/incubator

Marney wrote: "Hi All! I'm Marney Babbitt-Pierce and I am running for Town Council in Arizona in August. I am excited to jump in with you all and learn more about my new adventure!"

Hi Marney! Congratulations on taking that next step. We're cheering you on your way to office!