Summary

Having limited resources can lead to extensive creativity. Abrams shares her experience in the House legislature during Crossover Day, wherein she thwarts Republican attempts to pass a bevy of legislation by organizing her colleagues to obstruct the process with questions. Abrams shows how minorities can fight back and gain power by understanding the rules and the system.

Because minority leaders have less resources, they must learn to exploit situations to maximize their advantages. This includes understanding the differences between position and power and acknowledging that access to real power sometimes requires collaboration with opponents. Most importantly, Abrams asserts that authentic leaders are guided in their actions and ability to exploit situations by their beliefs.

Taking power and holding it requires careful consideration of the long game. Abrams shares the stories of Fannie Lou Hamer and Wendy Davis who both appeared to lose a...