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Lauren Elizabeth
· December 19, 2017
Thank you for this book. Even after reading it, I wasn't really a believer in the "wage gap", but received this sentence in an e-mail today regarding getting passed over for partnership, "You have tho...se qualities, the work ethic and drive; the question is when is truly the right time for you to join? Seriously, think about the time demand right now. If you were guaranteed an opportunity {at partnership} in 3-4 years(my exit), when the kids were a bit more self-sufficient I believe your world may be a little better. "

I can guarantee this sentence would NEVER be e-mailed to a a male counterpart of mine. It's because of this book I am willing to fight back for not only myself, but my daughter and every other women out there. See More
Misty King
· September 8, 2017
I just finished Lean In and I'm both thankful and inspired. As a working mom I've often felt the judgement from the stay at home moms and experienced the guilt of working. My saving grace is that my... job as Broker & Owner of a small real estate firm has allowed me the ability to drop my kids of and pick them up every day from school and attend 90% of their events. But yet even in saying that I'm in an industry where I have to work twice as hard as the men for a percentage of the pay. Late nights and weeks on end without a true day off are not new to me. So reading this book gave me the validation I needed to keep doing what I'm doing and to stand up for myself and other women like me. I will encourage more women (and men!) to read this book!! See More
Alyssa Hagstrom
· January 30, 2018
The O.W.N (Overstock Women’s Network) group bought the women at Overstock a powerful book, Lean In. The O.W.N group hosts events to collaborate with each other to help empower women to lean in to thei...r career; or perhaps lean in to whatever she is passionate about.

I hope you find true meaning, contentment, and passion in your life. I hope you navigate the difficult times and come out with greater strength and resolve.

I hope you find whatever balance you seek with your eyes wide open. And I hope you-yes you have the ambition to lean in to your career and run the world. Because the world needs you to change it. Women all around the world are counting on you.

So please ask yourself: what would you do if I weren’t afraid? And then go do it.
-Sheryl Sandberg #LEANIN #ElevateYourCareer

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Stacey Shun
· December 29, 2017
I cannot express how grateful I am to have found this book. I have personally seen and felt these struggles and I'm so glad that this is a topic for discussion. I will be sharing this as a resource to... friends and family- both female and male! Sheryl puts it in a way that is clear, if you ever felt alienated or uncertain in these situations didn't truly understand why, you will find the answer in these pages. - I didn't understand and frankly didn't know how to respond and now I feel like I can unequivocally say - I am unafraid to communicate. See More
Janell Schmidt
· December 20, 2017
I am shocked by my reaction to this book. In the beginning I really felt this was about feminism, in the bad way. She really helped me appreciate that our challenges are far from over and we can be o...ur own worst enemies. It has completely changed how I think about women in the workplace. Professional or non-professional. Leaders or individual contributors. With and without kids. And kids themselves. It is worth the conversation. See More
Elizabeth Mearns
· November 3, 2017
Fantastic and timely. My mother was a pioneering career woman in the 1980s and I assumed my path would be easy- how wrong I was! This book has gone a long way to explaining why and it’s great to reali...se I’m not alone. I am passing it on to my twin daughters now 16 and eager to take on the world. I wish I’d had it with me then but I’ve got it with me now and there’s no stopping me. See More
Nella Pang
· December 18, 2017
Just finished this book - truly inspirational. I've also led my life to climb the corporate ladder as quickly as possible, in order to protect myself from when I eventually go on maternity... recently... engaged, due to marry in 2018 and going for a promotion - chapter 7 was extremely apt! Provides the encouragement that I can do both- I don't have to chose one or the other. My partner already believes it will be a 50/50 role so I'm luck I have the support there. Thanks for the "light bulb" moments! � See More
Jennifer Fenton Harstad
· September 30, 2017
Thank you for writing this book. I should have read it sooner. It was revelatory to see all of this reasearch into gender issues brought together. More importantly, it has motivated me to take more r...isks and to not sit on the sidelines. It made me take a hard look at myself; my shortcomings and my strengths and achievements. It has made me look at the world around me with more insight. I agree that women need to encourage and support other women and not see them as a threat. There's room for us all at the table. Don't just "lean in" but squeeze in.

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Juddie Mbuba
· December 20, 2017
Finally, I've completed the read. My best part being: "Don't leave before you leave" and "not feeling like a fraud". I've shared the e-book with friends and family so enthusiastically. The statistics ...are empowering too. My only disagreeable bit is the half gender belief on everything. But I totally agree that more women in power creates the much needed fair playing ground. Thank you for the work put into the book and online platform. See More
Natasha Krauss
· December 24, 2017
Absolutely outstanding, thought provoking and emotionally understanding message! I never realised how much biased I was to my own gender, accepting of social norms and now feeling much more supported ...and encouraged that there is a community out there that thinks and feels the same! I could never understand how I would juggle being a mom & a career woman, while also trying to fight for a seat at the table in a male dominate industry was ever going to work! But now I know! I will reach for my dreams as well as support those around me to get to theirs! I will Lean In! See More
Julie Hmua Tran
· February 9, 2018
Thankyou Sheryl for your openness and honesty. The scenarios you described in your book are ones I can truly relate to. Often, the argument is made that there is no real gender pay gap because women c...hoose to work less to have a better work life balance and they choose to work jobs that are more fulfilling (and therefore are paid less). Yes that's true, but Lean In perfectly articulates the reasons for these choices and the social biases we endure by making these choice. Until we can truly make choices about motherhood and our careers freely and without fear of judgement (from both men and women) then there is no real equality. Thankyou for not being afraid to speak out. See More
Varsha Goyal
· January 24, 2018
This is first book in my life finished completely that could hold my interest until end. While reading I was able to relate the book with my real life experiences that we do not observe/ notice. In a ...way I am able to understand myslef better through this book. Surely my steps in future will have an impact of book content. Good to know your thoughts Sheryl and keep working on this.
May thanks once again.
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Pawana Shrestha
· December 7, 2017
This book is an eye opener for our patriarchal society that restrict women to do what men can do and the source of encouragement for every Woman to follow their dreams without any external o...r internal pressure , it's important to know the facts and figures with data and analysis to understand where the barrier lies and to seize the opportunity out of circumstances let's continue promoting equality being feminist is being vocal for a better world with peace and happiness !! See More
Clare Brace
· December 27, 2017
I could relate to many of the points within the book and have made a few notes of the tips given on how to navigate the bias we face. Great book, I highly recommend it.
Ciana Joy
· December 28, 2017
Lean In is definately a book that every woman should read. I saw true equality in a different form. Every of my concern was treated in this book. Now I've a better perspective and a better inspiration... to lean in into that which I'm destined to be..... And one key thing I learnt from the book is that, women need to support each other and stop seeing ourselves as competitors. I'll recommend this book to all the wowen in my circes..God bless Sheryl Sandberg See More
Shradha Gupta
· July 27, 2017
As I am doing my PhD on "Lean Management" , one interviewer asked me about the book "Lean In". I knew just it was not related to TPS based "Lean" I was researching on. Two years down the lane, as I me...t the interviewer again I remembered the book and read about it on net. Just learning its about women and work and starting on my second innings of career after a gap of 10 years I gifted it myself on my Bday. Since then almost 3 months and I am still reading it or say re read....Its a masterpiece in itself. A book I believe every woman dreaming of career should read . Even my daughter of 13 yrs is finding it engaging. Thanks Sheryl for telling it out in open. As for few days it was like " Am I reading my thoughts or biography". Wish it could happen 17 yrs back when I embarked on my journey of being a career woman. Might not done lot of mistakes. Now I am trying to influence every girl I knew on career path to read it and make her journey a fruitful one. See More
Nicole Lord
· February 9, 2018
Thank you for this book. I am now more inspired than ever to pursue my career goals even while being a working mother. I am going to pay it forward by supporting and mentoring women at my company!
Diana Meyer
· July 16, 2017
Thank you Sheryl for such a powerful book! You've put into writing what many of us have gone through and unfortunately still face at times. It's invaluable hearing about your experiences and how you t...ackled them head on. I've recommended and shared your book with other women in leadership and have shared different parts of the book with my husband. I think it's important for men to read it too and take the message to heart. See More
Catherine Nolan
· December 12, 2017
I teach ten year olds in an all-girls school & I have read this book to help me empower a new generation of female leaders. It has been an inspirational read. While teaching in a single-sex school swe...eps away many issues that girls in co-educational schools experience, it has nonetheless been practical to read. See More
Thelma J Hilliard
· January 1, 2018
2nd book this year by the author. I lost my father June 2017 and Read Option B, after that I was truly inspired and searched for more lessons from the author. This book was everything!
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We're at a pivotal moment. In the wake of the #MeToo movement, it’s clearer than ever we need to put an end to sexual harassment in all its forms and hold perpetrators and enablers accountable. But that's not enough. As Sheryl Sandberg writes: "We also need to focus on getting more women into positions of power. A more equal world would be a better world, with stronger companies, economies, and families. And yes, with less sexual harassment, which is less prevalent when women... lead. This is the time for more mentorship, more sponsorship—and more men stepping up and working toward equality for everyone."

But right now, there's evidence of a backlash that could be harmful to women: twice as many male managers now feel uncomfortable working alone with a woman. This is a huge step in the wrong direction. More than ever, we need men working with—and mentoring—women.

Men, this one's for you: if you want to be part of the solution, commit to mentor women. #MentorHer

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We need to put an end to sexual harassment and combat a backlash that could be harmful to women. Join the conversation and commit to #MentorHer.
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Women are often left out of team activities and business travel—so they have less opportunity to build valuable relationships. Make sure the women you work with get equal access to mentorship and opportunities. If you’re a man who's uncomfortable going to dinner with female colleagues, meet everyone for breakfast.

Get more mentorship tips at leanin.org/mentorher.

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