Lean In Tag

Insecurity, even in Successful Women

Say what you will about Sandberg's Lean In, you can't fault her honesty. She doesn't pull any punches about her first failed marriage, her negative experiences at Harvard, and her own insecurities in pursuing her future work. She claims at the root of the barriers that...

My Generation; My Daughter’s Generation

Something that struck me continuing on in Sandberg's book (the chapter on the leadership gap) is when she mentions a favourite quote, "What would you do if you weren't afraid?"  It's a question we should all pose, no matter what our roles. She points out that...

Weighing in on Leaning In

I love that our book club mixes it up between fiction and nonfiction. But I have to say when Gail chose Lean In, the hugely popular bestseller by Facebook CEO, Sheryl Sandberg, I had my doubts. I have seen her Tedtalk. I understand her message....