Masters of Scale Lead, lead again, w/Meta's Sheryl Sandberg
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Jun 7, 2022 
Sheryl Sandberg, former COO of Meta, shares her invaluable leadership insights gained from scaling massive organizations like Google and Facebook. She emphasizes the power of a clear mission to inspire teams and highlights the necessity of adapting strategies in fast-changing environments. Sandberg discusses the importance of hiring right and maintaining morale, along with innovative employee benefits like 'Lobatical' that enhance workplace culture. Her experiences shed light on navigating change and fostering resilience in organizational dynamics.
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PowerPoint Mishap
- Sheryl Sandberg banned PowerPoint in her meetings at Facebook, but her message was misinterpreted.
- Employees mistakenly believed she'd banned PowerPoint for client meetings, causing confusion.
Adaptability in Leadership
- Great leaders must be skilled at adapting and changing plans, not just making them.
- Be prepared to pivot as new competitors, threats, and opportunities arise constantly.
Career Shift
- Sheryl Sandberg's early career focused on public service, working at the World Bank on healthcare initiatives.
- Observing tech leaders like Eric Schmidt and Jerry Yang shifted her perspective on the private sector's potential for positive impact.