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Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead
Sheryl Sandberg · 2013 · 228 pages
#1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER • “A landmark manifesto" (The New York Times) that's a revelatory, inspiring call to action and a blueprint for individual growth that will empower women around the world to achieve their full potential.
In her famed TED talk, Sheryl Sandberg described how women unintentionally hold themselves back in their careers. Her talk, which has been viewed more than eleven million times, encouraged women to “sit at the table,” seek challenges, take risks, and pursue their goals with gusto. Lean In continues that conversation, combining personal anecdotes, hard data, and compelling research to change the conversation from what women can’t do to what they can. Sandberg, COO of Meta (previously called Facebook) from 2008-2022, provides practical advice on negotiation techniques, mentorship, and building a satisfying career. She describes specific steps women can take to combine professional achievement with personal fulfillment, and demonstrates how men can benefit by supporting women both in the workplace and at home.
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Andrej Karpathy
“I got the impression that this book was primarily intended for women, but it was an interesting read for me nonetheless because it explores a variety of barriers, issues and concerns that women face as they progress through their careers. Barriers that are, at least to a white man, not immediately obvious. I liked that Sheryl supplements her arguments with a variety of anecdotes from her and her friends' personal lives. These make the exposition more authentic and enjoyable. There are also a number of interesting passages that address topics of leadership and communication in general. One of my favourites that comes to mind was a passage about the relativity of truth, and how one can more effectively communicate with others when this is recognized (Seek and Speak your Truth chapter, page 79). I've also developed a certain admiration for Sheryl that this book helped reinforce. As she explains in the book, you can't have it all, but she clearly has a strong drive to come as close to it as possible. That's inspiring. Enjoyable read!”
Mindy Kaling
“Besides having written a great book, Sheryl Sandberg's comely face is comforting during airplane turbulence #leanin #keepcalm”↗
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