The gender stereotypes introduced in childhood are reinforced throughout our lives and become self-fulfilling prophesies. Most leadership positions are held by men,… — Sheryl Sandberg Copy Share Image
“Both deaths are woven into the fabric of my life, but they’re not what define me,” she said. “Joy is very important… — Sheryl Sandberg Copy Share Image
I want my daughter to have the choice not just to succeed, but to be liked for her accomplishments. — Sheryl Sandberg Copy Share Image
Most people assume that women are responsible for households and child care. Most couples operate that way - not all. That fundamental… — Sheryl Sandberg Copy Share Image
“Trying to do it all and expecting it all can be done exactly right is a recipe for disappointment. Perfection is the… — Sheryl Sandberg Copy Share Image
I'm excited that more people, especially men, are understanding that equality is good for them. I don't want men to want equality… — Sheryl Sandberg Copy Share Image
“While they suffered an irreparable loss, my children are still fortunate. Nothing will bring their father back, but our circumstances have softened… — Sheryl Sandberg Copy Share Image
“In 1975, stay-at-home mothers spent an average of about eleven hours per week on primary child care (defined as routine caregiving and… — Sheryl Sandberg Copy Share Image
I have a five year-old son and a three year-old daughter. I want my son to have a choice to contribute fully… — Sheryl Sandberg Copy Share Image
“Building resilience depends on the opportunities children have and the relationships they form with parents, caregivers, teachers, and friends. We can start… — Sheryl Sandberg Copy Share Image
It's more pressure on women to - if they marry or partner with someone, to partner with the right person. Because you… — Sheryl Sandberg Copy Share Image
...parents who work outside the home are still capable of giving their children a loving and secure childhood. Some data even suggest… — Sheryl Sandberg Copy Share Image
“I promise I will raise your children as Vikings fans even though I know nothing about football and I’m pretty sure that… — Sheryl Sandberg Copy Share Image
“The costs of placing a four-year-old and an infant in child care exceed annual median rent payments in every state. Despite” — Sheryl Sandberg Copy Share Image
Success for me is that if my son chooses to be a stay-at-home parent, he is cheered on for that decision. And… — Sheryl Sandberg Copy Share Image
we compromise our career goals to make room for partners and children who may not even exist yet — Sheryl Sandberg Copy Share Image
“When a couple announces that they are having a baby, everyone says, “Congratulations!” to the man and “Congratulations! What are you planning… — Sheryl Sandberg Copy Share Image
“I don’t know anyone who has been handed only roses. We all encounter hardships. Some we see coming; others take us by… — Sheryl Sandberg Copy Share Image
“One of the immediate questions new parents face is who will provide primary care for a child. The historical choice has been… — Sheryl Sandberg Copy Share Image
“sharing financial and child-care responsibilities leads to less guilty moms, more involved dads, and thriving children.” — Sheryl Sandberg Copy Share Image
“About 41 percent of mothers are primary breadwinners and earn the majority of their family’s income. Another 23 percent of mothers are… — Sheryl Sandberg Copy Share Image
“Hundreds of studies have shown that children and adults recover more quickly when they realize that hardships aren’t entirely their fault, don’t… — Sheryl Sandberg Copy Share Image
I believe we need affordable child care. I believe we need flexibility. I believe we need institutional reform and public policy reform. — Sheryl Sandberg Copy Share Image
“Still, my argument was that if she was going to work for the next 30 years, what difference does "going back" 4 years really… — Sheryl Sandberg Copy Share Image
“Reverend Veronica Goines sums this up as, “Peace is joy at rest, and joy is peace on its feet.” — Sheryl Sandberg Copy Share Image
“[Eric Schmidt] explained that only one criterion that mattered when picking a job- fat growth. When companies grow quickly, there are more things to… — Sheryl Sandberg Copy Share Image
When I went to college, as much as my parents emphasized academic achievement, they emphasized marriage even more. They told me that the most… — Sheryl Sandberg Copy Share Image
Go to a playground: Little girls get called 'bossy' all the time, a word that's almost never used for boys. And that leads directly… — Sheryl Sandberg Copy Share Image
“One of my favorite quotes comes from author Alice Walker, who observed, “The most common way people give up their power is by thinking… — Sheryl Sandberg Copy Share Image
Aggressive and hard-charging women violate unwritten rules about acceptable social conduct. Men are continually applauded for being ambitious and powerful and successful, but women… — Sheryl Sandberg Copy Share Image
“When I wrote Lean In, some people argued that I did not spend enough time writing about the difficulties women face when they don’t… — Sheryl Sandberg Copy Share Image
“Survivor guilt is a thief of joy—yet another secondary loss from death.” — Sheryl Sandberg Copy Share Image
I am a bigger-picture manager because I've lived through something that's a big picture. — Sheryl Sandberg Copy Share Image
Presenting leadership as a list of carefully defined qualities (like strategic, analytical, and performance-ori ented) no longer holds. Instead, true leadership stems from individuality… — Sheryl Sandberg Copy Share Image
So there's no such thing as work-life balance. There's work, and there's life, and there's no balance. — Sheryl Sandberg Copy Share Image
