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.
SHERYL SANDBERGBut 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.
SHERYL SANDBERGDone is better than perfect.
SHERYL SANDBERGWe’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.
SHERYL SANDBERGAnd anyway, who wears a tiara on a jungle gym?
SHERYL SANDBERGI 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.
SHERYL SANDBERGWhen you want to change things, you won’t please everyone.
SHERYL SANDBERGIt is the ultimate luxury to combine passion and contribution. It’s also a very clear path to happiness.
SHERYL SANDBERGThe most important career decision you’ll make is who your life partner is.
SHERYL SANDBERGIf more women are in leadership roles, we’ll stop assuming they shouldn’t be.
SHERYL SANDBERGBelieve in yourself and negotiate for yourself. Own your own success.
SHERYL SANDBERGFraming 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?
SHERYL SANDBERGUntil women are as ambitious as men, they’re not gong to achieve as much as men.
SHERYL SANDBERGSpeak up. Believe in yourself. Take risks.
SHERYL SANDBERGWomen have made tons of progress. But we still have a small percentage of the top jobs in any industry, in any nation in the world. I think that’s partly because from a very young age, we encourage our boys to lead and we call our girls bossy.
SHERYL SANDBERGTrying to do it all and expecting that it all can be done exactly right is a recipe for disappointment. Perfection is the enemy.
SHERYL SANDBERGCommunication starts with the understanding that there is my point of view (my truth) and someone else’s point of view (his truth). Rarely is there one absolute truth, so people who believe that they speak the truth are very silencing of others.
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