Power Reimagined: My Mission to Get It, Grow It, and Give It Away
ISBN
Publisher
Imprint
Year Published
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9798892791045
Harvard Business Review Press
N/A
2026
224 pages
Paperback
26390
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A stirring account of how to gain—and own—your power.
Description
From growing up in 1980s Harlem to working at entertainment giants such as BET, MTV, and Nickelodeon, Khadijah Sharif-Drinkard has spent her life redefining what real power looks like.
In Power Reimagined, she dismantles the myths we’ve been taught about power. Through raw, behind-the-scenes stories from both her childhood and her trailblazing career, she reveals that real power isn’t handed to you—it’s forged through strategy, courage, and an unshakable belief in your own worth.
She takes readers inside high-stakes situations where she refused to settle for less and pivotal moments where audacity became her greatest asset. From her earliest dreams of success to the executive offices where she made those dreams real, Sharif-Drinkard reveals the moments that shaped her and the strategies that helped her lead with impact and integrity.
Part fearless memoir, part inspirational guide, Power Reimagined is for anyone who’s ever been overlooked, undervalued, or told they didn’t belong. This book will inspire you to own your power and use it without apology.
Praise and Reviews
"Power Reimagined would benefit anyone who thinks they are a leader or aspires to be one. What if people in 'leadership' knew that power is not something you grasp and hold onto for dear life, but power comes from giving it away. Imagine a world where leaders had this wisdom." — Gerry Laybourne, first president of Nickelodeon----------------------------------
"In Power Reimagined, Khadijah Sharif-Drinkard bravely confronts some of society's most pervasive sociopolitical and life challenges to offer a blueprint for recognizing, interrogating, negotiating, and redefining power to transform not just our own lives but society as a whole." — Monique Couvson, author, Pushout: The Criminalization of Black Girls in Schools----------------------------------
"Bold, intimate, and deeply empowering, Power Reimagined reminds us that greatness can rise from anywhere." — Tichina Arnold, actress, producer, and director----------------------------------
"Harlem has given us another rose to celebrate. Khadijah Sharif-Drinkard is one of one. Cherish her journey in Power Reimagined and grab the power of her wisdom. Then pass it on to a new reader who needs to hear it." — Michael L. Bivins, music executive; founding member, New Edition----------------------------------
"At once heartrending and heroic, Power Reimagined is a raw look at what diversity, equity, and inclusion mean in real life. I am a white woman from another world. I learned a ton. Bonus: Sharif-Drinkard sneaks actionable self-empowerment tips into the riveting anecdotes of her roller-coaster life." — Sandra Sobieraj Westfall, former White House correspondent, Associated Press; national political correspondent, People magazine----------------------------------
"Power Reimagined captures exactly who Khadijah Sharif-Drinkard is: principled, grounded, and fearless. It's both a testimony and toolkit, showing readers how to rise without losing themselves. This is Khadijah at her most honest and generous." — Beverly Bond, founder and CEO, Black Girls Rock!----------------------------------
"Every young person should read Power Reimagined as a guide to life. Those of us who are older should read it to learn how we can help transform the lives of others." — Roger Lehecka, Dean of Students, Columbia College 1979-98, Founder, Roger Lehecka Double Discovery Center at Columbia University----------------------------------
"Khadijah Sharif-Drinkard draws on her own story, weaving together personal observations and professional experience, to offer an insightful meditation on the meaning(s) of power and purpose in the twenty-first century. Power Reimagined is both educational and inspiring!" — Josef Sorett, Dean, Columbia College; Henry L. and Lucy G. Moses Professor
About the Author
Khadijah Sharif-Drinkard is a dealmaker and change agent with nearly thirty years of experience in media and entertainment. She has worked at BET, MTV, and Nickelodeon, and is currently Senior Vice President at the "number one news organization in America." She also serves on nonprofit boards and has served on international delegations.
Power Reimagined: My Mission to Get It, Grow It, and Give It Away
A stirring account of how to gain—and own—your power.
Description
From growing up in 1980s Harlem to working at entertainment giants such as BET, MTV, and Nickelodeon, Khadijah Sharif-Drinkard has spent her life redefining what real power looks like.
In Power Reimagined, she dismantles the myths we've been taught about power. Through raw, behind-the-scenes stories from both her childhood and her trailblazing career, she reveals that real power isn't handed to you—it's forged through strategy, courage, and an unshakable belief in your own worth.
She takes readers inside high-stakes situations where she refused to settle for less and pivotal moments where audacity became her greatest asset. From her earliest dreams of success to the executive offices where she made those dreams real, Sharif-Drinkard reveals the moments that shaped her and the strategies that helped her lead with impact and integrity.
Part fearless memoir, part inspirational guide, Power Reimagined is for anyone who's ever been overlooked, undervalued, or told they didn't belong. This book will inspire you to own your power and use it without apology.
Praise and Reviews
"Power Reimagined would benefit anyone who thinks they are a leader or aspires to be one. What if people in 'leadership' knew that power is not something you grasp and hold onto for dear life, but power comes from giving it away. Imagine a world where leaders had this wisdom." — Gerry Laybourne, first president of Nickelodeon----------------------------------
"In Power Reimagined, Khadijah Sharif-Drinkard bravely confronts some of society's most pervasive sociopolitical and life challenges to offer a blueprint for recognizing, interrogating, negotiating, and redefining power to transform not just our own lives but society as a whole." — Monique Couvson, author, Pushout: The Criminalization of Black Girls in Schools----------------------------------
"Bold, intimate, and deeply empowering, Power Reimagined reminds us that greatness can rise from anywhere." — Tichina Arnold, actress, producer, and director----------------------------------
"Harlem has given us another rose to celebrate. Khadijah Sharif-Drinkard is one of one. Cherish her journey in Power Reimagined and grab the power of her wisdom. Then pass it on to a new reader who needs to hear it." — Michael L. Bivins, music executive; founding member, New Edition----------------------------------
"At once heartrending and heroic, Power Reimagined is a raw look at what diversity, equity, and inclusion mean in real life. I am a white woman from another world. I learned a ton. Bonus: Sharif-Drinkard sneaks actionable self-empowerment tips into the riveting anecdotes of her roller-coaster life." — Sandra Sobieraj Westfall, former White House correspondent, Associated Press; national political correspondent, People magazine----------------------------------
"Power Reimagined captures exactly who Khadijah Sharif-Drinkard is: principled, grounded, and fearless. It's both a testimony and toolkit, showing readers how to rise without losing themselves. This is Khadijah at her most honest and generous." — Beverly Bond, founder and CEO, Black Girls Rock!----------------------------------
"Every young person should read Power Reimagined as a guide to life. Those of us who are older should read it to learn how we can help transform the lives of others." — Roger Lehecka, Dean of Students, Columbia College 1979-98, Founder, Roger Lehecka Double Discovery Center at Columbia University----------------------------------
"Khadijah Sharif-Drinkard draws on her own story, weaving together personal observations and professional experience, to offer an insightful meditation on the meaning(s) of power and purpose in the twenty-first century. Power Reimagined is both educational and inspiring!" — Josef Sorett, Dean, Columbia College; Henry L. and Lucy G. Moses Professor
About the Author
Khadijah Sharif-Drinkard is a dealmaker and change agent with nearly thirty years of experience in media and entertainment. She has worked at BET, MTV, and Nickelodeon, and is currently Senior Vice President at the "number one news organization in America." She also serves on nonprofit boards and has served on international delegations.