Don’t Abdicate The Throne Book Summary

“Don’t Abdicate The Throne, by Dr. Lisa Brooks Greaux, is a rallying cry for women to “take their seat at the table," take back their power, and crash their own party. Describing her debut book as the treasure trove of advice she never received as a young woman, Dr. Brooks Greaux walks her readers through what she believes are the steps necessary to achieve a purposeful life.

Part memoir, part how-to book, Don't Abdicate the Throne is a practical roadmap for young women in the early stages of their careers and for any woman looking to re-enter the workforce after taking a hiatus. It offers actionable steps to take when it comes to finding a mentor, asking for what you want, getting the right exposure, and taking stock of your strengths and skills. The author also touches on when it’s time to say goodbye to the toxic people in your life and, more importantly, discusses why it's paramount to create a supportive network she calls “Your Personal Village.”

Included in the book are several lists of thoughtful questions to ask yourself about the kind of life you want, the type of mentor you need, and the fears standing in your way. From the very first page, the author places an emphasis on the importance of setting goals and taking healthy risks, and offers insight and tips on how she actually does this in her own life, even to this day.

Above all, Dr. Brooks Greaux extols her readers to ask for what they want, not only in the workplace but also in their personal lives, and authentically shares how not asking cost her professionally. Taking on the more sobering tone of a cautionary tale in the chapters on Having Power, Facing Failure, and Reinventing Yourself, the author encourages readers to examine the stories they tell themselves about themselves.

About Dr. Lisa Brooks-Greaux

Dr. Lisa Brooks-Greaux, is the principal and founder of S.Y.N.C. Inc., a business consultant, executive coach, and lecturer at Montclair State University and Manhattanville College. In her earlier corporate life she held senior positions in sales and human resources at several Fortune 500 companies, including Verizon Wireless, JP Morgan Chase, Pfizer Inc, Zoetis Inc. and Delphi Inc. In 2000, the Network Journal recognized her as one of the 25 Most Influential Black Women in Business. In 2008 she was a noted speaker at the Global HR Forum in Seoul, South Korea. In 2018, she received the Professing Excellence Award from Montclair State University.

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