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- Richard BransonPublisher endorsement
“Lean In is essential reading for anyone interested in righting the injustice of this inequality.”
The publisher attributes an endorsement to Branson that supports women in leadership and recommends the book to readers concerned with workplace inequality.Source
Summary
Sheryl Sandberg combines personal accounts and research to examine women’s careers and leadership. She argues that women can pursue more opportunities by taking risks, seeking challenges and making their voices heard. The book offers advice on negotiation, mentorship and combining professional achievement with personal fulfillment, and asks men to support women at work and at home.
Why read it Our view
Read it to consider how a workplace supports people’s chances to lead. Founders can use Sandberg’s account to review who gets heard, who receives guidance and how opportunities are offered. Her focus on women’s careers also invites a team to examine barriers that confidence alone does not remove.