But the upside of painful knowledge is so much greater than the downside of blissful ignorance.
SHERYL SANDBERGThe gender stereotypes introduced in childhood are reinforced throughout our lives and become self-fulfilling prophesies. Most leadership positions are held by men, so women don’t expect to achieve them, and that becomes one of the reasons they don’t.
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So please ask yourself: What would I do if I weren’t afraid? And then go do it.
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Every job will demand some sacrifice. The key is to avoid unnecessary sacrifice.
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I don’t pretend there aren’t biological differences, but I don’t believe the desire for leadership is hardwired biology, not the desire to win or excel. I believe that it’s socialization, that we’re socializing our daughters to nurture and our boys to lead.
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When you want to change things, you won’t please everyone.
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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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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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The cost of stability is often diminished opportunities for growth.
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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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Don’t make decisions too far in advance, particularly ones you’re not even conscious you’re making.
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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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Most people assume that women are responsible for households and child care. Most couples operate that way – not all. That fundamental assumption holds women back.
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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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I’m not telling women to be like men. I’m telling us to evaluate what men and women do in the workforce and at home without the gender bias.
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Believe in yourself and negotiate for yourself. Own your own success.
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Motivation comes from working on things we care about. It also comes from working with people we care about.
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