The Ask: Break the Rules, Unleash Curiosity & Build the Future Paperback – March 2, 2026

In The Ask, Katie Mehnert delivers a no-holds-barred manifesto for anyone ready to shatter the status quo and build a future that works for everyone. This isn't your typical self-help book-it's a fearless guide to asking bigger, bolder, and better questions that ignite change in your life, your business, and the world. Through personal stories and lessons from trailblazing leaders, Mehnert shows how the power of asking can break barriers and spark revolutions. Meet a feminist plumber defying the odds in male-dominated trades, a visionary reshaping industry with grit and audacity, and a global icon who proves that vulnerability is the ultimate strength. Their stories-and Mehnert's unfiltered insights-will challenge you to rethink what's possible. But The Ask doesn't stop at personal transformation. It's a blueprint for flipping markets, dismantling outdated systems, and creating a legacy that starts now. Mehnert dares you to step out of your comfort zone, embrace the edge, and disrupt the world as we know it. Edgy, unapologetic, and packed with fire, The Ask will leave you questioning everything-and ready to take on anything."In The Ask, Katie Mehnert shares her journey - from childhood trauma to ringing the NYSE closing bell - proving that our greatest breakthroughs don't come from going it alone, but from daring to ask for support and partnership. She brings this lesson to life with stories of leaders who transformed industries by asking boldly - including Vicki Hollub, who secured $10 billion from Warren Buffett, and Judaline Cassidy, who launched Tools & Tiaras with a single courageous social post. This book reveals that asking is not a weakness; it's the key to unlocking the future. It's a powerful guide for anyone ready to find their voice and step into new possibilities." -Sheryl Sandberg, Founder, Lean In and best-selling author of Lean In: Women, Work and the Will to Lead, and is co-author of Option B: Facing Adversity, Building Resilience, and Finding Joy. Read more