Amanda Litman on Leading Better, Smarter, & With 4-Day Workweeks

Amanda Litman has a clear vision for what the next generation of leadership looks like—and it may include a four-day workweek, among other things. 

As the co-founder and president of Run For Something, Amanda leads an organization that recruits and supports young, diverse candidates to run for office—backing over 3,000 rookie candidates to date, and receiving an influx of over 60,000 new hopefuls since the 2024 election alone. 

Amanda is also the author of the recently released When We’re in Charge, a must-read for anyone in, or aspiring to be in, a leadership position. We’ll discuss it all, including:

• what it was like working for President Barack Obama and Secretary Hillary Clinton.
• how parenting and leading a team are actually not all that different.
• why you should consider adopting a four-day workweek. Yes, really!
• the barrage of phone calls she received after the 2016 election that led to the launch of Run For Something.
• and why diversity and inclusion are not only morally good, but good for business.

On Sali: Argent Double-Breasted Blazer and Pleated Trouser in lemon, and Crewneck Tank in ivory.

On Amanda: Argent Two-Button Blazer and Jones Trouser in powder blue.

Work Friends Credits

Hosted by Sali Christeson @salichristeson

Produced by Gina Marinelli @ginaalilbit

Edited by Ryan Woldoff

Theme Song by Karina DePiano @sheplaysdepiano & Melanie Nyema @melanienyema

Recorded at Podstream Studio @podstreamstudio

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