Sheryl Sandberg, former COO of Facebook and author, shares her insights on resilience and ambition shaped by personal grief. She reflects on her Jewish identity and the silence following the October 7th attacks, intertwining stories of loss and strength. Sheryl discusses systemic barriers women face in leadership and the importance of community in navigating these challenges. Moreover, she highlights her documentary, 'Screams Before Silence,' addressing sexual violence in conflict, and underscores the significance of unity in confronting anti-Semitism.
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Sandberg's Jewish Upbringing
Sheryl Sandberg grew up in North Miami Beach, attending two bar/bat mitzvahs every weekend.
Her family belonged to a Reform synagogue, kept kosher, and studied Torah weekly, blending traditions.
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Bat Mitzvah Experiences
Sandberg's mother had her bat mitzvah at age 70, highlighting a generational shift in Jewish practice.
Sandberg herself had a bat mitzvah dedicated to a refusenik, connecting her to Soviet Jewry's struggles.
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Shabbat Memories
Sandberg's warmest Jewish memories revolve around Shabbat dinners with family.
These memories were intertwined with discussions of political freedom and religious freedom.
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Facing Adversity, Building Resilience, and Finding Joy
Adam Grant
Sheryl Sandberg
Option B is a book that delves into the themes of grief, loss, and resilience. It begins with Sheryl Sandberg's personal account of her husband's sudden death and her journey through acute grief and isolation. The book extends beyond her personal story to explore how various individuals have overcome different types of hardships, including illness, job loss, sexual assault, and natural disasters. It offers practical advice and research-based strategies for creating resilient families, communities, and workplaces. The authors emphasize the importance of processing feelings, avoiding self-blame, and finding small victories to rebuild emotional equanimity[2][3][4].
Lean In
Women, Work, and the Will to Lead
Sheryl Sandberg
In 'Lean In,' Sheryl Sandberg combines personal anecdotes, hard data, and compelling research to address the challenges women face in their careers. The book encourages women to 'sit at the table,' seek challenges, take risks, and pursue their goals with gusto. Sandberg provides practical advice on negotiation techniques, mentorship, and building a satisfying career, while also discussing the importance of work-life balance and equal partnership in household responsibilities. The book aims to change the conversation from what women can’t do to what they can, and it recognizes the structural and internal barriers that women face in achieving leadership roles[2][4][5].
Female Business Leader Sheryl Sandberg, former COO of Facebook and VP of Google, opens up about God, grief, resilience, and ambition. She discusses her experience in Big Tech, embracing her Jewish identity, the terrifying silence from allies after October 7, and the harrowing stories of sexual violence against Israeli women in her documentary “Screams Before Silence.” Sheryl also reflects on the lessons from her books Lean In and Option B, and shares never-before-told stories of how she found strength after the tragic loss of her husband.
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