Say more : lessons from work, the White House, and the world

Author

Jen Psaki

Call Number

• 921 P9741 (OSH)

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Edition

First Scribner hardcover edition.

Publication Information

New York : Scribner, 2024.

Physical Description

viii, 224 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Summary

"Not many White House Press Secretaries capture the nation's interest the way Jen Psaki did. Refreshingly candid and clear, Psaki quickly became known for her ability to break through the noise and successfully deliver her message. In her highly anticipated book, Psaki shares her journey to the Briefing Room and beyond, taking readers along the campaign trail, to the State Department, and inside the White House under two Presidents. With her signature wit, Psaki writes about reporting to bosses from the hot-tempered Rahm Emanuel to the coolly intellectual Barack Obama to the surprisingly tenderhearted John Kerry. She also talks about her time working closely with President Joe Biden from the start of his administration to set a new tone for the country, restoring a sense of calm and respect for the role of the media in our Democracy. Since leaving the White House, Psaki's star has continued to rise. She launched a highly rated show on MSNBC and was so successful that in just six months she was given an additional primetime Monday slot, ahead of Rachel Maddow. And Psaki's work doesn't end at the office. She is the mother of two young children and shares her stories about the journey of communicating as a parent: During one bedtime briefing, her young daughter asked the question, "Why do wars start?", which Jen carefully explained and then got a follow up: "Have you ever seen a unicorn?" In Say More, Psaki explains her straightforward approach to communication, walking readers through difficult conversations as well as moments where humor saves the day-whether it is with preschoolers, partners, or presidents. She addresses the best ways to give and receive feedback, how to connect with your audience, how to listen actively, and much more. Say More is the book Psaki wishes she had when she started her career, and is a trove of entertaining, essential lessons from one of the most prominent voices in American politics today"--

Contents

• My first press briefing
• Remember when that nice man won the election?
• What if I don't know enough about Venezuela?
• That's not credible!
• If you can't say anything nice, you still have to say something
• What the heck is a "non-filer"?
• When to serve a PsakiBomb
• A punch line China would find funny
• Kindergarten open house on the worst day in the White House
• Say less
• Russia says you're getting fired?
• Say more
• Taking questions.