Rethinking Power: “When We’re In Charge” Spotlights the Future of Leadership

What does leadership look like when it’s defined by millennials and Gen Z? That’s the powerful question driving When We’re In Charge: A Next Generation Guide to Leadership, the new book from Amanda Litman, cofounder of Run for Something. Bold, practical, and refreshingly candid, this first-of-its-kind leadership manual is already making waves—and we’re proud to share that Queenside Ventures founder Ashley Lynn Priore is quoted among its diverse chorus of next-gen changemakers.

Far from the typical corporate handbook, When We’re In Charge is a no-nonsense resource that rejects outdated notions of professionalism and power. Instead, Litman charts a new path—one shaped by authenticity, flexibility, values-based decision making, and (finally!) work-life balance.

In her interview for the book, Ashley offered a key insight into what it means to lead with clarity and purpose:

“Everyone has an understanding of whatever values I’m bringing to the table because my values influence the decisions I make.”

This quote sits within a larger conversation on how younger leaders are reshaping the dynamics of authority—not just in politics and business, but across education, tech, and civic life. With insights from more than 100 emerging leaders like Versha Sharma (Teen Vogue), Congressman Maxwell Frost, and Snap Inc. CEO Evan Spiegel, the book offers practical strategies on everything from boundary-setting to digital presence, transparency, and reimagining productivity.

What makes this book especially exciting for us at Queenside Ventures is its deep alignment with our mission: to challenge old systems of power and equip rising leaders with tools to thrive on their own terms. It also underscores the urgent need for intergenerational diversity in governance—something Ashley has long championed through her work in board leadership, public policy, and youth-driven strategy.

When We’re In Charge isn’t just a guide for managing teams—it’s a roadmap for a more inclusive, compassionate, and future-focused world. We encourage every young leader (and the people who support them) to pick up a copy and explore what it truly means to lead when the rules are no longer written by someone else.