Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg
It's International Women's Day. A day to honor and recognize women in all parts of the world, especially those who's lives have intersected with mine in big and small ways. The timing is apt for blogging about Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg, which I finished a few days ago.
First of all, I did not know who Sandberg was before this book was released and became popular early last year. She's the current COO of Facebook and former VP at Google. Lean In is subtitled 'Women, Work and the Will to Lead."
Sandberg gave a TED talk on "Why there are too few women leaders" in 2010 which then evolved to this book. As a successful executive at the world's top 2 tech companies, she saw firsthand how the number of female peers declined and eventually became zero as her career advanced. She observed the same pattern in other companies and industries as well. Women make up half the population, half the graduates but why do leaders eventually end up mostly men? Why the massive dropping out? Sandberg extensively cites research on gender biases and beliefs, male/female roles in the workplace and family, etc. that impact workplace advancement for women. She also shares personal struggles and successes in both family and career.
I watched the TED talk just today and it's a good gist of what's in the book. Both are inspiring and made me realize many things about myself as well. Recommended reading for everyone, but especially for women in the workplace who are encouraged to lean in.
First of all, I did not know who Sandberg was before this book was released and became popular early last year. She's the current COO of Facebook and former VP at Google. Lean In is subtitled 'Women, Work and the Will to Lead."
Sandberg gave a TED talk on "Why there are too few women leaders" in 2010 which then evolved to this book. As a successful executive at the world's top 2 tech companies, she saw firsthand how the number of female peers declined and eventually became zero as her career advanced. She observed the same pattern in other companies and industries as well. Women make up half the population, half the graduates but why do leaders eventually end up mostly men? Why the massive dropping out? Sandberg extensively cites research on gender biases and beliefs, male/female roles in the workplace and family, etc. that impact workplace advancement for women. She also shares personal struggles and successes in both family and career.
I watched the TED talk just today and it's a good gist of what's in the book. Both are inspiring and made me realize many things about myself as well. Recommended reading for everyone, but especially for women in the workplace who are encouraged to lean in.
Book #8 for 2014
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