If you ask men why they did a good job, they’ll say, ‘I’m awesome. Obviously. Why are you even asking?’ If you ask women why they did a good job, what they’ll say is someone helped them, they got lucky, they worked really hard.
SHERYL SANDBERGNo industry or country can reach its full potential until women reach their full potential. This is especially true of science and technology, where women with a surplus of talent still face a deficit of opportunity.
More Sheryl Sandberg Quotes
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Real empathy is sometimes not insisting that it will be okay but acknowledging that it is not.
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Every job will demand some sacrifice. The key is to avoid unnecessary sacrifice.
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Believe in yourself and negotiate for yourself. Own your own success.
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Next time you’re about to call your daughter bossy, take a deep breath and say, ‘My daughter has executive leadership skills.’
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Real change will come when powerful women are less of an exception. It is easy to dislike senior women because there are so few.
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I really think we need more women to lean into their careers and to be really dedicated to staying in the work force.
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We need women at all levels, including the top, to change the dynamic, reshape the conversation, to make sure women’s voices are heard and heeded, not overlooked and ignored.
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If you do please everyone, you are not making enough progress.
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It is the ultimate luxury to combine passion and contribution. It’s also a very clear path to happiness.
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Leaders should strive for authenticity over perfection.
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I’m a feminist because I believe in women, it’s a heavy word, feminism, but it’s not one I think we should run from. I’m proud to be a feminist.
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Women systematically underestimate their own abilities.
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I tell people in their careers, ‘Look for growth. Look for the teams that are growing quickly. Look for the companies that are doing well. Look for a place where you feel that you can have a lot of impact.’
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The time is long overdue to encourage more women to dream the possible dream.
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Being confident and believing in your own self-worth is necessary to achieving your potential.
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