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Sheryl Sandberg

06/02/17

@ Stanford Graduate School of Business

Women often feel pressured to lean back in their careers due to societal expectations, which can lead to them making less and having less control over their professional lives.

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Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook, on Using Your Voice For Good

@ Stanford Graduate School of Business

Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook, on Using Your Voice For Good

06/02/17

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