Over the past few years, “ Lean In” has been a book that I knew one day I’d read to find out her message. This was not a rags to riches story, yet it was how a strong determined woman interacts in what she refers to as the jungle gym on a day to day basis. Sheryl is considered a strong feminist that faced head on issues like gender norms, bias and more. Covering her life over the years which involved marriage, children, divorce, and work life balance. Sheryl faced many obstacles along the way with fighting for equal pay, feeling that she was as good as a man and knowing the same pay was deserving. One significant obstacle was simply to learn how to just not be afraid. Starting off exploring …show more content…
The social norms are put in a tailspin when women are aggressive and display power or success, yet men get admired and receive endless praise for the same. Some women tend to stand down because of these norms, yet Sheryl has trudged her way to help change these norms and creating new norms. A question she asks throughout is “what would you do if you were not afraid? So simple, yet so profound. For me regret of not doing something is stronger than the fear of doing something but I understand the fear. Society has long dictated our behaviors in the workplace, yet the tides are …show more content…
Sharing emotions builds deeper relationships and comes from working with people understand and care about.and as a result is motivating. When we care about the wellbeing of others or show some compassion that is a key for successful leadership. We show that we care and that others matter.One of the key reasons I saw in her book why she is such a good leader is her ability to be empathetic. Her defining moments are valuable assets that justify why she is such a dynamic powerhouse in whatever field she