Will I love Lean In?

For me, Sandberg’s book remains a major and critical contribution to how women lead, how we are perceived, and how we can improve as leaders.

It is also one of the most misquoted and maligned books which I find disappointing. Those who are overly critical probably have not read the book or are biased because of Sandberg’s employer. When I read Lean In, I thought, ‘Great, I don’t need to do all that research as it has been done.'

It inspired me instead to share my own story and that of others who inspire me every day. Sandberg reminds us… show more.

I wish I had written this book. It is chock-full of great advice for women leaders. Sandberg’s writing style is personal and warm and she tackles many of women’s real-life challenges, both at home and in the workplace. She asks us, “What would you do if you weren’t afraid?” My favorite anecdote is when she admits that she put her children to bed at night in their school clothes so it was easier to get them up and out in the morning. This woman who looks as if she does everything perfectly cuts corners just like the rest of us.