

For this reason, Sandberg sees clear evidence that women are entirely capable of taking leadership roles in the workplace, they clearly have the education and the skills required. This carries out through higher education with woman accounting for 57% of graduating undergraduates and 60% of those receiving masters degrees. Multiple studies show that statistically, at school age, girls outperform the boys.

BOOK SUMMARY SCHOOL VS THE WORKPLACE, WHAT CHANGES?


Finally, we’ll cover the subjects of motherhood in the workplace, supportive partners and the concept of ‘leaning in’. We’ll cover why Sandberg thinks that one’s career can no longer be referred to as ‘climbing the ladder’ and the role of mentors in the workplace. Next, we’ll move on to discuss Sandberg’s stance on why women hold themselves back and the differences between success and likability. We’ll start the summary by discussing Sandberg’s thoughts on the difference in woman’s place in schooling and the workplace. Time Magazine included Sandberg in their list of most influential people in 2012 and Fortune Magazine listed her as the 5th most powerful woman in business. Before joining Facebook, Sandberg graduated from business school and spent time working at Google and was part of the launch of the philanthropic. Zuckerberg actually hired Sandberg after meeting her at a party, he was not specifically looking for a COO but Sandberg fit the bill. Sheryl Sandberg is the Chief Operating Officer at Facebook and was the first woman to be elected to their board. Sandberg makes a real effort to emphasise the importance of men supporting woman in the workplace, and woman supporting other woman. Sandberg draws upon examples from her own working life, specifically her time working with Mark Zuckerberg. Sandberg identifies a need for more woman to be in leadership roles and she explains the reasons that woman both hold themselves back and are held back. A great read for any working woman or man to expand their understanding of the current working climate. Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg is an interesting examination of the current workplace and woman’s role within it. Sandberg includes many examples from her own life, specifically working with Mark Zuckerberg and emphasises the importance of men supporting women in the workplace, and women supporting women. She identifies a need for women to be in leadership roles and explains the reasons why women both hold themselves back, and are held back. The book is an interesting examination of the current workplace and women's role within it. Lean In is written by Sheryl Sandberg, the Chief Operating Officer of Facebook.
