Asks Quote by Sheryl Sandberg
“When we get feedback on women, we ask, "Is that real or is that the gender bias at play?" Everyone could start doing that today and I think we'd see really big results.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Tech conference keynote, 2018
She urges systematic questioning of gender bias in feedback to improve outcomes for women.
In simple terms: Ask if feedback is biased before acting on it.
Key Takeaway
Implement bias checks in evaluations.
Themes
gender equality
feedback loops
workplace culture
Mood
inspirational
pragmatic
Type
leadership
organizational.
When to use this quote
- HR training
- performance reviews
- team meetings
- policy development
Key Concepts
bias detection
inclusive leadership
data‑driven decisions
Questions to Reflect On
- How can organizations enforce unbiased feedback?
- What metrics show bias reduction?
A Different Perspective
Bias checks can be resisted or ignored.
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