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

by Sheryl Sandberg

effective communication starts with the understanding that there is my point of view (my truth) and someone else’s point of view (his truth).

“Everyone gets upset at work. It’s okay.”

Sharing emotions builds deeper relationships. Motivation comes from working on things we care about. It also comes from working with people we care about. To really care about others, we have to understand them—what they like and dislike, what they feel as well as think. Emotion drives both men and women and influences every decision we make. Recognizing the role emotions play and being willing to discuss them makes us better managers, partners, and peers.

Instead of putting on some kind of fake “all-work persona,” I think we benefit from expressing our truth, talking about personal situations, and acknowledging that professional decisions are often emotionally driven.

Anyone who wants her mate to be a true partner must treat him as an equal—and equally capable—partner.

When husbands do more housework, wives are less depressed, marital conflicts decrease, and satisfaction rises.

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

A feminist is someone who believes in social, political, and economic equality of the sexes”—