In our performance reviews with women, we need to be saying, "Are you reaching enough? Are you applying for jobs when you meet some of the criteria like men, or are you waiting to meet all the criteria like women do?" There's so much we can do to encourage women to take on more and believe in themselves.
Sheryl SandbergI'd like to see where boys and girls end up if they get equal encouragement I think we might have some differences in how leadership is done
Sheryl SandbergWe cannot change what we are not aware of, and once we are aware, we cannot help but change.
Sheryl SandbergNext time you're about to call your daughter bossy, take a deep breath and say, 'My daughter has executive leadership skills.'
Sheryl SandbergIt's hard to visualize someone as a leader, if she is always waiting to be told what to do.
Sheryl SandbergI gave a talk on gender stuff at Facebook one morning and a man didn't come. It was optional; he didn't have to come. But he sent a note saying, "I missed your meeting because I drove my kids to school so my wife could do something else. Thank you for making that possible." I think that employee is a loyal employee for Facebook and I think more companies should want that kind of loyalty.
Sheryl Sandberg