A firstofitskind practical manual for millennials and Gen Zers taking on positions of power from Amanda Litman cofounder of Run for Something.Most leadership books treat millennials and Gen Z like nuisances to manage around focusing on how leaders from older generations can fit young people into their existing corporate cultures.Not this one. When Were In Charge is a nobullshit guide for the next generation of leaders on how to show up differently break the cycle of bad boomer leadership and navigate the changing demands of those in power and the evolving expectations people have of their workplace.Based on author Amanda Litmans experience as a founder and executive and mom of two whos trying desperately to have a life outside of work and informed by conversations with more than 100 nextgen leaders across politics business media tech education and more and including people like Versha Sharma editorinchief of Teen Vogue Maxwell Frost first Gen Z member of Congress and Evan Spiegel CEO of Snap Inc this book is a vital resource for new leaders trying to figure out how to get stuff done without making your team or yourself miserable.When Were in Charge offers solutions for sticky challenges like how to be yourself without giving your full self to your role how to think about social media when your team sees what you post and how to set up guardrails for worklife balance.Litman also offers arguments on why a fourday work week is the future why transparency is a powerful tool that can do real damage if not wielded with intention and why it matters for you the boss to both provide and take family leave. A necessary read for all who occupy or aspire to leadership roles When Were in Charge is a vision for a future where leaders at work in communities and across the country are compassionate genuine and effective.