Communication 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.
SHERYL SANDBERGDon’t make decisions too far in advance, particularly ones you’re not even conscious you’re making.
More Sheryl Sandberg Quotes
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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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But the upside of painful knowledge is so much greater than the downside of blissful ignorance.
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If more women are in leadership roles, we’ll stop assuming they shouldn’t be.
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No 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.
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When companies offer support and assistance for personal and family hardships, their employees become more loyal and more productive.
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Leadership is not bullying and leadership is not aggression. Leadership is the expectation that you can use your voice for good. That you can make the world a better place.
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It’s time to cheer on girls and women who want to sit at the table.
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If you’re offered a seat on a rocket ship, don’t ask what seat! Just get on.
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Everyone needs to get more comfortable with female leaders-including female leaders themselves.
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There is no perfect fit when you’re looking for the next big thing to do. You have to take opportunities and make an opportunity fit for you, rather than the other way around. The ability to learn is the most important quality a leader can have.
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Believe in yourself and negotiate for yourself. Own your own success.
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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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It is the ultimate luxury to combine passion and contribution. It’s also a very clear path to happiness.
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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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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.
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