The book is for any woman who wants advice on how to sit at any table she wants to sit at, and for any man who wants to be part of creating a more equal world. But I think we need to reclaim the “F word” if it means supporting equal opportunities for men and women. Had you asked me that when I was in college, I would have said I was not. Would you describe yourself as a feminist? That word has taken a beating in recent years. It’s partly stories from my own life and experience, partly data and research about gender issues, and partly a call to action by and for women. Sandberg: The book is a combination of things. HBR: What do you mean when you refer to your book as “sort of a feminist manifesto”? In this edited interview with HBR’s editor in chief, Adi Ignatius, Sandberg explains why the workplace is ready for a revolution. Her new book, Lean In-which Sandberg describes as “sort of a feminist manifesto”-is a call for women to act in their own behalf to overcome institutional and personal barriers to success. More recently she has taken on a second, no less public role outside the company as an outspoken advocate for women aspiring to leadership positions. Since becoming the COO of Facebook, in 2008, Sheryl Sandberg has managed the social media giant’s complex business operations.
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