Lean In
Women, Work, and the Will to Lead
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Narrated by:
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Elisa Donovan
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By:
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Sheryl Sandberg
About this listen
#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.
Critic Reviews
“Lean In is an inauguration more than a last word, and an occasion for celebration ... Many, many women, young and old, elite and otherwise, will find it prescriptive, refreshing, and perhaps even revolutionary.” (Anna Holmes, The New Yorker)
“A landmark manifesto ... Fifty years after The Feminine Mystique ... Sandberg addresses 21st-century issues that never entered Betty Friedan’s wildest dreams ... Lean In will be an influential book. It will open the eyes of women who grew up thinking that feminism was ancient history, who recoil at the word but walk heedlessly through the doors it opened. And it will encourage those women to persevere in their professional lives.” (Janet Maslin, The New York Times)
“I approached it wearing two hats—one as CEO [and] the other as the parent of a nine-year-old daughter. In both capacities, I feel that Lean In is a must read.” (Mohamed El-Erian, CEO of PIMCO, in Fortune)
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- Kai1
- 14-12-2016
Very impactful audiobook!
Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
Its quite sad to know this is written pre her husband passing away because she talks so fondly of him and so much. Overall I found it really uplifting to listen to, so much so I shared it with my sister via the share this book thing - she's in need of a bit of professional peppin' up at the moment juggling being a mum and career focused, this does the job.. I mean why not learn from the best right?
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Read this is you want to read a " female version of the Elon Musk/Steve Jobs book " Failing that just listen because its ace, and listening to things that are ace, is ace.
Just to let you know, I work for Audible, but the views expressed in this review are 100% my own.
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- Aoife
- 18-07-2018
Thought provoking
I found this book particularly helpful in highlighting some of the ways I hold myself back. I gained some insights into different ways of being.
Naturally there are some who won’t find this book useful.
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- Anonymous User
- 11-05-2020
Lean in Mining
I really enjoyed this book. Very easy to listen too and great insights for women wanting to lean into thier career. I will be referring back to specific chapters in the future.
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- Rebecca Dunn
- 02-02-2018
Required reading
Recommended for any and every woman- employed, SAHM, considering moving in your career, mothers juggling work and those not mothers.
Required reading for every woman in 2018.
“A career is like a jungle gym not a ladder, moving sideways at times as well as up and down”
I found this useful when considering a career move outside of my industry and it gave me pointers and perspective to contemplate on what was best for me and my family.
It gave me the courage to “sit at the table” and “lean in” to my career and life and ask for what I needed from my partner to make the juggle work.
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- Anonymous User
- 01-08-2019
enlightening
well written. very balanced view and clearly not based on the man hating variety of feminists. well worth the read
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- anna
- 06-07-2017
Man.. every woman n man should read.
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Sheryl Sandberg made so many good points I will go back over this again. I recommend this to anyone who intends to be a leader in the field. Gender discussions are brilliant. Its got plenty of amo (in a good way) for women to recognise ways that may empower themselves - in professional environments - but can also be applied to everyday.
My partner (male) is also reading it and he has found it enlightening for advice for working alongside women in the work place & also for general leadership insights.
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- IrishNimue
- 31-05-2017
Practical, truly inspiring and realistic.
Practical, truly inspiring and realistic. A must read for every woman, and man, who want to have a bit of a reality check with some additional direction on where we want our society to head to.
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- Tracy Valentine
- 11-01-2018
Great encouragement
I really enjoyed this book. It certainly was great food for thought . A fantastic read for helping us think broadly no matter what our current situation in leadership might be.
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- Amazon Customer
- 11-03-2018
Outstanding Book
This is a must read for both men and women in any organisation. Women need to be encouraged to ‘Lean In’ and men need to get on the front foot and encourage and embrace the women with the courage to ‘Lean In’
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- 10-04-2018
Challenged a lot of my own thinking.
Loved the book. I came across this at the right time , a time when I was questioning my ambitions and trying to juggle between work and personal life. What a joy to listen to Sandberg telling her own story. I now feel normal and more empowered.
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