The 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.
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.
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The best way to make room for both life and career is to make choices deliberately-to set limits and stick to them.
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I feel really grateful to the people who encouraged me and helped me develop. Nobody can succeed on their own.
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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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Leadership is about making others better as a result of your presence and making sure that impact lasts in your absence.
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Aiming for perfection causes frustration at best and paralysis at worst.
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Everyone needs to get more comfortable with female leaders-including female leaders themselves.
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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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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 is the ultimate luxury to combine passion and contribution. It’s also a very clear path to happiness.
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The most important career decision you’ll make is who your life partner is.
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It’s more pressure on women to – if they marry or partner with someone, to partner with the right person. Because you cannot have a full career and a full life at home with your children if you are also doing all of the housework and child care.
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If more women are in leadership roles, we’ll stop assuming they shouldn’t be.
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Being confident and believing in your own self-worth is necessary to achieving your potential.
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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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The No. 1 impediment to women succeeding in the workforce is now in the home.
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