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  • Lean In

  • Women, Work, and the Will to Lead
  • Written by: Sheryl Sandberg
  • Narrated by: Elisa Donovan
  • Length: 6 hrs and 27 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (351 ratings)

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Lean In

Written by: Sheryl Sandberg
Narrated by: Elisa Donovan
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Publisher's Summary

#1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER • “A landmark manifesto" (The New York Times) that's a revelatory, inspiring call to action and a blueprint for individual growth that will empower women around the world to achieve their full potential. 

In her famed TED talk, Sheryl Sandberg described how women unintentionally hold themselves back in their careers. Her talk, which has been viewed more than eleven million times, encouraged women to “sit at the table,” seek challenges, take risks, and pursue their goals with gusto. Lean In continues that conversation, combining personal anecdotes, hard data, and compelling research to change the conversation from what women can’t do to what they can. Sandberg, COO of Meta (previously called Facebook) from 2008-2022, provides practical advice on negotiation techniques, mentorship, and building a satisfying career. She describes specific steps women can take to combine professional achievement with personal fulfillment, and demonstrates how men can benefit by supporting women both in the workplace and at home.

©2013 Sheryl Sandberg; 2013 Random House Audio

What the critics say

Lean In is an inauguration more than a last word, and an occasion for celebration ... Many, many women, young and old, elite and otherwise, will find it prescriptive, refreshing, and perhaps even revolutionary.” (Anna Holmes, The New Yorker)

“A landmark manifesto ... Fifty years after The Feminine Mystique ... Sandberg addresses 21st-century issues that never entered Betty Friedan’s wildest dreams ... Lean In will be an influential book. It will open the eyes of women who grew up thinking that feminism was ancient history, who recoil at the word but walk heedlessly through the doors it opened. And it will encourage those women to persevere in their professional lives.” (Janet Maslin, The New York Times)

“I approached it wearing two hats—one as CEO [and] the other as the parent of a nine-year-old daughter. In both capacities, I feel that Lean In is a must read.” (Mohamed El-Erian, CEO of PIMCO, in Fortune)

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  • 2018-06-12

Worthwhile read for men and women.

Decent book. Motivating. But the narrator is almost childlike in voice and intonation. I found it a bit irksome.

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Everyone should read this book!

So fabulously written and read. I'm so grateful for all the hard work that went into this. Thank you!

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Great Read

I felt like I was already aware of most of the knowledge here about women in the workplace but I feel based on my own experience I may not align fully with this book. It was a little to basic for me, i think men or young adult women could find value in this book. But as far as feeling powerful as a female, more technical skills with steps and plans would have been more helpful. I don’t feel it necessarily teaches you in detail how to execute.

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inspirational!

This was relatable on soany levels. I enjoyed listening and learned so e lessons that I am already implementing in my team.

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A Must Listen for all ages

Excellent narration and an important message for the world. Adults of all ages should listen.

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Better than I expected

I didn’t expect much - but as a female entrepreneur and mom raising 2 daughters - it really made some important and thought provoking points. I’ll keep this one for my daughters to read when they become tweens!

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Excellent

I read the paper copy years ago and wanted to re-visit. It's an excellent book. The voice is slightly robotic, but clear.

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For women who are introspective.

This book was recommended to me by a mentor. I believe she must see great things inside of me to have offered/shared this insight with me.
To Sarah Sandberg - thank you. This was not just for COO's or CEO's this is a book that touched me in almost every single chapter. Thank you. Sharing with all the young people in my network / family.

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Must read for all women!

Excellent book for all women regardless if you are currently in the workforce or not.

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A life changing listen

It is worth the 6.5 listen, and so much more. I can't suggest this book enough. I liked it so much I bought a physical copy afterward because I wanted to highlight my favorite parts.

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