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 SANDBERGWhen it comes time to settle down, find someone who wants an equal partner. Someone who thinks women should be smart, opinionated, and ambitious.
More Sheryl Sandberg Quotes
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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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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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It’s hard to visualize someone as a leader, if she is always waiting to be told what to do.
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Framing the issue of work-life balance – as if the two were dramatically opposed – practically ensures work will lose out. Who would ever choose work over life?
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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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When you’re more valuable, the people around you will do more to make it work.
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Done is better than perfect.
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Believe in yourself and negotiate for yourself. Own your own success.
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I want to tell any young girl out there who’s a geek, I was a really serious geek in high school. It works out. Study harder.
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I have never worked for a woman, and I have never worked with a lot of women.
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Everyone knows that marriage is the biggest personal decision you make, but it’s the biggest career decision you can make.
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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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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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We’re focused on doing one thing incredibly well. If you look at other companies, all of these companies are doing a lot of different things but we’re still, as we grow, doing exactly one thing.
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