WOLFPACK

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

Wolfpack by Abby Wambach is an electrifying and inspiring manifesto that ignites the innate power within women to transform their lives and the world around them. Based on her powerful, viral 2018 commencement speech to Barnard College's graduates, this book takes readers on a journey through the principles that have guided Wambach’s own storied career as a world-class footballer and leader. Using her voice of experience, Wambach offers a new playbook for leadership, one specifically designed for women ready to step into their power and revolutionise the status quo.

Abby Wambach became a champion famed not only for her extraordinary prowess on the football field but for her astounding leadership qualities. As co-captain of the 2015 Women's World Cup Champion Team, she cultivated a culture of excellence, honour, resilience, and a sacred sisterhood. Transforming a diverse group of individual talents into one of the fiercest and most cohesive units in sports history, Wambach’s leadership became legendary.

Upon retiring, Wambach shifted her focus to a new goal: empowering women everywhere. She realised that the conventional rules of leadership have historically excluded women, prompting her to craft an innovative set of Wolfpack rules. These principles are designed to help women unleash their inherent strength, unite with their Wolfpack, and make monumental changes in both their personal and professional lives.

Make failure your fuel: Wambach emphasises the power of failure, urging women to convert setbacks into invaluable lessons and sources of strength.

Lead from the bench: Leadership isn’t about being at the forefront; it's about making an impact from wherever you are. Wambach teaches that influence can radiate from every position.

Champion each other: Solidarity is key. In this rule, Wambach encourages women to celebrate each other's victories and support one another in their journeys.

Demand the effing ball: Women are urged to seize their opportunities, not waiting for permission but asserting their rightful place and achievements.

Wambach flips the classic fairy tale narrative on its head. Rather than being Little Red Riding Hoods told to stay on a prescribed path, she envisions women as wolves – powerful, fearless, and relentless in their pursuit of a better future. Abby Wambach’s Wolfpack is more than a book; it's a call to arms for women to unite, uplift one another, and change the world.