Lean in: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead

#1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER - "A landmark manifesto" (The New York Times) that's a revelatory, inspiring call to action and a blueprint for individual growth that will empower women around the world to achieve their full potential.

In her famed TED talk, Sheryl Sandberg described how women unintentionally hold themselves back in their careers. Her talk, which has been viewed more than eleven million times, encouraged women to "sit at the table," seek challenges, take risks, and pursue their goals with gusto. Lean In continues that conversation, combining personal anecdotes, hard data, and compelling research to change the conversation from what women can't do to what they can. Sandberg, COO of Meta (previously called Facebook) from 2008-2022, provides practical advice on negotiation techniques, mentorship, and building a satisfying career. She describes specific steps women can take to combine professional achievement with personal fulfillment, and demonstrates how men can benefit by supporting women both in the workplace and at home.

Author: Sheryl Sandberg
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Knopf Publishing Group
Published: 03/11/2013
Pages: 240
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 9.30h x 6.20w x 1.20d
ISBN: 9780385349949


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 01/21/2013 pg. 60
Kirkus Reviews 02/01/2013
Entertainment Weekly 03/08/2013 pg. 79
New York Times Book Review 03/10/2013 pg. 1
New York Times Book Review 03/17/2013 pg. 30
Booklist 03/15/2013 pg. 35
People Weekly 03/25/2013 pg. 59
Library Journal 04/01/2013 pg. 90
Entertainment Weekly 04/05/2013 pg. 71
New York Review of Books 06/06/2013 pg. 12
Choice 12/01/2013
LJ Best Books of Year 12/01/2013 pg. 33
NY Times Notable Bks of Year 12/08/2013 pg. 28
Books & Culture 01/01/2014 pg. 8
Essence 05/01/2014 pg. 85
BookPage 03/01/2013

About the Author

SHERYL SANDBERG served as chief operating officer at Meta (previously called Facebook), overseeing the firm's business operations. Prior to Meta, Sheryl was vice president of Global Online Sales and Operations at Google, chief of staff for the United States Treasury Department under President Clinton, a management consultant with McKinsey & Company, and an economist with the World Bank.

Sheryl received a BA summa cum laude from Harvard University and an MBA with highest distinction from Harvard Business School.

Sheryl is the co-author of Option B: Facing Adversity, Building Resilience, and Finding Joy with Wharton professor and bestselling author Adam Grant. She is also the author of the bestsellers Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead and Lean In for Graduates. She is the founder of the Sheryl Sandberg & Dave Goldberg Family Foundation, a nonprofit organization that works to build a more equal and resilient world through two key initiatives, LeanIn.Org and OptionB.Org. Sheryl serves on the boards of Meta, the Walt Disney Company, Women for Women International, ONE, and SurveyMonkey.