'Lean In' by Sheryl Sandberg , the chief operating officer of facebook , portrays in detail , the challenges faced by women at every step of corporate career to move ahead and sustain . She describes in detail the intricate unfavorable equations working against women in the balance of work at home and office.
"While women continue to outpace men in educational achievement , we have ceased to make any progress in the top leadership positions in any industry." - in Sandberg's own words. She has been successful in looking into the details of the reasons of this unequal representation and throws light on how to speak and work for ourselves and be empowered to have choices in life.
She quotes and presents facts and researches that reveal that sharing financial and child care responsibilities leads to less guilty moms , more involved dads and thriving children. She has been successful in establishing how professionally successful women reap rewards of greater financial security , more stable marriages, better health and increased satisfaction in life.
She insists why it is important for men to Lean in to the task of 'home making' as much as it is important for women to Lean in to work. Why it becomes imperative to break the stereotypes to have a more fulfilling life and be free to make the choices for a happier more 'equal' tomorrow.
The chapter 'Make your partner a real partner' is a must read for all men with or without partners in active workforce to better understand the dynamics of work-life balance in the lives of their partners, friends or colleagues.
In 'The Myth of doing it all' Sandberg has been successful in providing consolation and guidance to women who get into the of illusion of having it all - a high paying job that gives ample flexibility to single handedly handle all the work perfectly at home. That is an illusion and there is always a trade off .
In "Leadership Ambition Gap' and 'Don't leave before you leave' the author has captured how ladies are conditioned to aim less and be more likable in the society.She also details how we condition ourselves to always consider job as an optional platform of fulfillment and keep ourselves prepared to leave in situations where we have to make a choice. On the other hand she says why it is vital for ladies to consider the initial years of job as crucial to climb up or broaden up as much as possible so by the time we have to make a choice the job itself is rewarding enough financially and inspirationally to cling on and continue.
The chapter 'Make your partner a real partner' is a must read for all men with or without partners in active workforce to better understand the dynamics of work-life balance in the lives of their partners, friends or colleagues.
In 'The Myth of doing it all' Sandberg has been successful in providing consolation and guidance to women who get into the of illusion of having it all - a high paying job that gives ample flexibility to single handedly handle all the work perfectly at home. That is an illusion and there is always a trade off .
In "Leadership Ambition Gap' and 'Don't leave before you leave' the author has captured how ladies are conditioned to aim less and be more likable in the society.She also details how we condition ourselves to always consider job as an optional platform of fulfillment and keep ourselves prepared to leave in situations where we have to make a choice. On the other hand she says why it is vital for ladies to consider the initial years of job as crucial to climb up or broaden up as much as possible so by the time we have to make a choice the job itself is rewarding enough financially and inspirationally to cling on and continue.
A must read for ladies already in the workforce , planning to join or rejoin after a break.
P.S : Thanks to my dear friend who referred this book to me.
