We hold ourselves back in ways both big and small, by lacking self-confidence, by not raising our hands, and by pulling back when we should be leaning in.
SHERYL SANDBERGEvery job will demand some sacrifice. The key is to avoid unnecessary sacrifice.
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What I tell everyone, and I really do for myself is, I have a long-run dream, which is I want to work on stuff that I think matters.
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When it comes time to settle down, find someone who wants an equal partner. Someone who thinks women should be smart, opinionated, and ambitious.
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Don’t make decisions too far in advance, particularly ones you’re not even conscious you’re making.
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The time is long overdue to encourage more women to dream the possible dream.
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The No. 1 impediment to women succeeding in the workforce is now in the home.
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Trying to do it all and expecting that it all can be done exactly right is a recipe for disappointment. Perfection is the enemy.
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But I really believe that when you give people authentic identity, which is what Facebook does, and you can be your real self and connect with real people online, things will change.
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Leaders should strive for authenticity over perfection.
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I have a five year-old son and a three year-old daughter. I want my son to have a choice to contribute fully in the workforce or at home. And I want my daughter to have the choice to not just succeed, but to be liked for her accomplishments.
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Someone who values fairness and expects or, even better, wants to do his share in the home. These men exist and, trust me, over time, nothing is sexier.
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It’s hard to visualize someone as a leader, if she is always waiting to be told what to do.
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A truly equal world would be one where women ran half our countries and companies and men ran half our homes.
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Women systematically underestimate their own abilities.
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Aiming for perfection causes frustration at best and paralysis at worst.
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The most important career decision you’ll make is who your life partner is.
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