Allison answers “Sandberg gives a lot of advice in this...”

Ami asked this question about Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead:

Sandberg gives a lot of advice in this book--what were the pieces that resonated with you particularly?

Allison There were so many great pieces, but here are my favorites:

1. Quoting Nora Ephron, with respect to going back to work with a young family: "It will be…moreThere were so many great pieces, but here are my favorites:

1. Quoting Nora Ephron, with respect to going back to work with a young family: "It will be a little messy, but embrace the mess. It will be complicated, but rejoice in the complications. It will not be anything like what you think it will be like, but surprises are good for you. And don't be frightened: you can always change your mind."

2. Regarding finding a mentor: It's not "get a mentor and you will excel." Rather, "excel and you will get a mentor."

3. So please ask yourself: What would I do if I weren't afraid? And then go do it."(less)

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