Sheryl Sandberg

Tech Executive American Born 1969 (age 57)

Chief Operating Officer of Facebook and women in business advocate.

376 quotes

"Sitting at the table means having a voice in the room."
Power
"We need to reshape our own perception of how powerful we can be."
Strength
"Career and motherhood are not mutually exclusive."
Family
"Be your authentic self and find people who support that."
Relationships
"Lean in with purpose and intention."
Motivation
"Make your own choices and own them fully."
Freedom
"The best way to go fast is to go far."
Perseverance
"Feeling confident—or pretending that you feel confident—is necessary to reach for opportunities."
Courage
"Risk-taking, constant pushing forward, and facing discomfort are essential ingredients of growth."
Change
"Everyone makes mistakes in life, but what matters is how you recover from them."
Wisdom
"Ambition is not a dirty word."
Success
"The most important career choice you'll make is who you marry."
Relationships
"Women are socialized to be collaborative rather than competitive."
Friendship
"Build alliances with other women and lift each other up."
Kindness
"Your voice matters—use it."
Power
"Embrace challenges as opportunities for growth."
Inspiration
"The moment a woman puts herself down, she loses credibility."
Strength
"Take ownership of your career and don't wait for permission."
Leadership
"Perfection is paralyzing."
Motivation
"Find people who believe in you and your potential."
Hope
"The happiness of your life depends on the quality of your relationships."
Relationships
"We need to internalize the message: 'It's not about me, it's not a reflection on me, I'm just going to try my best and let the chips fall where they may.'"
Faith
"Resilience is not about bouncing back—it's about bouncing forward."
Perseverance
"Gratitude and humility go hand in hand."
Gratitude
"Education is the most powerful tool for change."
Education
"Women who negotiate are often penalized for it—this needs to change."
Justice
"Find work that makes you come alive."
Work
"Your network is your net worth."
Relationships
"Be willing to be uncomfortable in pursuit of your goals."
Courage
"The future of work is flexible and collaborative."
Technology