Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead

by Sheryl Sandberg

2011 McKinsey report noted that men are promoted based on potential, while women are promoted based on past accomplishments.14

The cost for two children (an infant and a four-year-old) to go to a day care center is greater than the annual median rent payment in every state in the country.9

As Gloria Steinem observed, “Whoever has power takes over the noun—and the norm—while the less powerful get an adjective.”

infuriating takeaway from this study is that “merit” can be manipulated to justify discrimination.

“Leadership is about making others better as a result of your presence and making sure that impact lasts in your absence.”