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Sheryl Sandberg

06/02/17

@ Stanford Graduate School of Business

Careers are like a jungle gym, not a ladder. It's important to move sideways and explore different opportunities rather than just aiming to climb up.

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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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