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In Lean In, Facebook chief operating officer Sheryl Sandberg looks at the persistent gap between women’s qualifications and their representation in top leadership roles. She blends personal stories, rigorous data, and psychological insight to uncover why women often hold themselves back and why bias remains in workplaces. The book provides clear, practical tools—ranging from negotiation tactics to mentorship strategies—and urges women to set boundaries while showing how men can support gender equity. With humor and candidness, Sandberg presents a roadmap for women to advance professionally without sacrificing personal fulfillment.
First publish date: 1799
Genre: Memoir/Personal Memoir
Authors: Sheryl Sandberg
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