Lean In

Women, Work, and the Will to Lead

By: Sheryl Sandberg

Narrated by: Elisa Donovan

Length: 6 hrs and 27 mins

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

Critic reviews

“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)

Very inspiring book! Every leader should read this

I'm going to get this for all of my managers and supervisors to read! Excellent for both men and women. Truly has great insights for increasing opportunities for women.

Engaging

Excellent, animated reader. As a woman, employee and employer, I related and agreed. I chose to work from home and loved it for several years. It was a choice. But life has many cycles and returning to work has been empowering. I want my daughter to read this too.

Amazing &inspiring! I now want to share my story!

I loved it! it showed me that I am an anomaly and that I should share my story in order for others to believe in themselves and believe that it is possible to achieve any goal you really want to achieve!

for a more just world

this is an excellent read for anyone hoping for a more just world. well written. and read well.

Great Book

Lean In is very informative and thought provoking. At first I was hesitant because I thought it would be all about feminism, but it’s more empowering than just having a feminist agenda. Sandberg brings up very valid and curious points and messages you can take with you into the work place and real world. I just wish Audible had the option to also read the book if you want to, instead of only being an audiobook.

Hope to Women

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

It made me to think, "Women can succeed, if they started to go for their goals, rather than thinking of the hurdles on their way."

great read

I would recommend this to young adults...men and women who are trying to understand subliminal msgs and corporate cultures

Loved it!

I loved this book! Even as a stay at home/work from home mom, I found the issues and topics relevant for all areas of life, not just the workforce!! I'd recommend this book to anyone and everyone, young and old, male and female!!

Very good down to earth book

A book worth reading or listening to.
A lot of common sense, also gives you courage to embrace life, also knowing that you are not the only one that is having difficulties and that in the end it is all worth it. What I like the most is that we need to be happy with our decisions and we beed to make them thinking thoroughly about everything.

Confirmation on many things I've already been feeling.

I've already felt many of the things Sheryl Sandberg covers in practice in the workplace. Especially the things surrounding unconscious female bias against females. I do think the narrators voice is a little grating at times.