

…women are not thinking about ‘having it all,’ they’re worried about losing it all - their jobs, their children’s health, their families’ financial stability - because of the regular conflicts that arise between being a good employee and a responsible parent. … Compounding the problem is a social-psychological phenomenon called “stereotype threat.” (22)

The gender stereotypes introduced in childhood are reinforced throughout our lives and become self-fulfilling prophesies. …many women “still see ambition as a dirty word.” (18)įrom the moment we are born, boys and girls are treated differently. … When jobs are described as powerful, challenging, and involving high levels of responsibility, they appeal to more men than women. …the data clearly indicate that in field after field, more men than women aspire to the most senior jobs. the Leadership Ambition Gap: What Would You Do if You Weren’t Afraid? This book makes the case for leaning in, for being ambitious in any pursuit. (7)Ī 2011 McKinsey report noted that men are promoted based on potential, while women are promoted based on past accomplishments. (7)Ĭonditions for all women will improve when there are more women in leadership roles giving strong and powerful voice to their needs and concerns.

I believe that this would be a better world. | A truly equal world would be one where women ran half our countries and companies and men ran half our homes. The promise of equality is not the same as true equality. It is time for us to face the fact that our revolution has stalled. & Introduction: Internalizing the Revolution Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will To Lead. The summary and analysis in this ebook are intended to complement your reading experience and bring you closer to a great work of nonfiction.Sheryl Sandberg. With detailed steps and strategies, Sandberg shows how to lean in to our personal lives and careers-and how to help others achieve and succeed. With knowledge gleaned from Sheryl Sandberg’s experiences at Google and Facebook, and with insights from her from friends, mentors, and scientific studies, Lean In offers wisdom and inspiration to current and future leaders. Lean In is a modern-day manifesto for women who aspire to rise to the top of their careers, as well as a pointed look at the many ways in which gender bias is reinforced in the workplace. Historical contextChapter-by-chapter summariesProfiles of the main charactersImportant quotesFascinating triviaGlossary of termsSupporting material to enhance your understanding of the original work This short summary and analysis of Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg includes: So much to read, so little time? This brief overview of Lean In tells you what you need to know-before or after you read Sheryl Sandberg’s book.Ĭrafted and edited with care, Worth Books set the standard for quality and give you the tools you need to be a well-informed reader.
