Dee Dee Myers

Inside the Beltway

Dee Dee Myers' experiences have spanned such historic events as the signing of the Mideast peace accords in 1993 to the passage of President Clinton's economic plan. Today, she continues to be a sought-after voice in the political arena, offering a robust perspective inside the beltway as she addresses the challenges facing the country, including healthcare, the economy, foreign policy, and more.

Why Women Should Rule the World

Reflecting on her own path-breaking career experiences, Dee Dee Myers surveys the issues facing women in Washington, as well as other leadership roles. She challenges audiences to imagine a not-too-distant future in which increasing numbers of women reach the top ranks of politics, business, science, and academia. Sharing moments from her tenure in the Clinton administration and her work as a political analyst, media commentator, and former consultant to NBC's The West Wing, Myers assesses the crucial but long-ignored strengths that female leaders bring to the table. "Women tend to be better communicators, better listeners, better at forming consensus," Myers argues. She explains that in a highly competitive and increasingly fractious world, women possess the kind of critical problem-solving skills that are urgently needed to break down barriers, build understanding, and create the best conditions for peace.

In the Belly of the Beast

In a style that audiences have described as sharp, funny and unusually honest, Dee Dee Myers offers her unique perspective as the first woman and the second youngest Press Secretary in United States history.

Sought-After Voice in the Political Arena

As the first woman and the second youngest White House Press Secretary, Dee Dee Myers learned the hard way the challenges of representing the president to the press, and vice versa. During her time in the Clinton administration, she had a front-row seat at some of the biggest events of the era, from the signing of the Mideast peace accords in 1993 to the passage of the president’s economic plan, international summit conferences and the controversies over healthcare and gays in the military. She also gained unique insights into the special challenges facing women in politics, and leadership positions in every field. After leaving the White House, Myers was an original consultant to the NBC series, The West Wing, and contributed story lines and technical advice throughout its prizewinning long run. She is currently a Contributing Editor of Vanity Fair, and a frequent political commentator on NBC and MSNBC.

Why Women Should Rule the World

Dee Dee Myers' bestselling book, Why Women should Rule the World considers the question: What would happen if women ruled the world? Everything could change, according to former White House Press Secretary Dee Dee Myers. Politics would be more collegial. Businesses would be more productive. And communities would be healthier. Empowering women would make the world a better place—not because women are the same as men, but precisely because they are different. Blending memoir, social history, and a call to action, Dee Dee Myers challenges us to imagine a not-too-distant future in which increasing numbers of women reach the top ranks of politics, business, science, and academia. Reflecting on her own tenure in the Clinton administration and her work as a political analyst, media commentator, and former consultant to NBC's The West Wing, Myers assesses the crucial but long-ignored strengths that female leaders bring to the table. "Women tend to be better communicators, better listeners, better at forming consensus," Myers argues. In a highly competitive and increasingly fractious world, women possess the kind of critical problem-solving skills that are urgently needed to break down barriers, build understanding, and create the best conditions for peace.