However, as much as I enjoyed reading this book, it is also important to take the advice that has been provided with a grain of salt. I enjoyed it so much, it inspired me to make a book journal where I can chronicle learnings from books read. I particularly admire how she achieves this through a non-confrontational tone considering that gender equality in the workplace is a rather sensitive topic. It changes the perspective of what women can’t do into what women can do which is a powerful step towards creating a better world with equal opportunities for both genders. Lean In is a great book to read because of its transformational approach in empowering women to progress in their careers. Furthermore, the facts we’re so well interweaved in her personal stories that it felt like I was reading a personal journal instead of a self-development book.

While I was reading the book, I did not feel that I was experiencing information overload simply because it is written in a language that is easy to understand.

Eventhough there are 243 pages in total, pages 184 – 243 are no longer part of the story as it consists of acknowledgements, notes and the index.Īnother point that I enjoyed is that she supports her advice with facts and delivers it through a friendly, conversational approach. I particularly like how concise she is in delivering her message, making the book just 183 pages long. The book has eleven chapters and each chapter has a powerful take-away for the reader that they can also apply in other areas of their life. In the book, Sheryl shares her personal stories and offers practical advice to help women achieve their goals based on her own experience. Lucky me! Three books for the price of two! Plus, it was also part of a promo where I could buy three books for the price of two! Personally, it was the opportunity to learn from a highly accomplished woman that led me to buy it when I was browsing through the shelves of Fully Booked in Deira City Centre, Dubai, UAE. Out of all the available self-help books in the market, you may wonder why I chose this. She earned both her Bachelor’s degree in Economics (Where she graduated as summa cum laude) and MBA (With Distinction) from Harvard University. Prior to joining Facebook, she was the Vice President of Global Sales and Operations of Google and she was also the Chief of Staff at the United States Treasury Department. It is authored by Sheryl Sandberg who is currently the Chief Operating Officer of Facebook. Lean In: Women, Work and the Will to Lead was published in 2013 and it has been praised as the workplace manifesto for women because of its radical and transformational idea that women can thrive and succeed in the workplace. However, having Lean In in your book shelf is the equivalent of having a mentor that will not only guide you through the political landscape of the workplace but also to inspire you to pursue personal growth.

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