
 If Books Could Kill
 If Books Could Kill Lean In
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 Mar 14, 2024  Exploring Sheryl Sandberg's impact on corporate feminism, the gender ambition gap, and challenges women face in the workplace. Critiquing self-help advice for marginalized communities and co-opting feminism for corporate gain. Discussing power dynamics, gender equality, and feminist ideas in the business world. 
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Corporate Feminism Backlash
- Sheryl Sandberg's "Lean In" promoted corporate feminism, focusing on individual solutions for workplace advancement.
- The book faced backlash for this approach and Sandberg's ties to Facebook's controversies.
Overcome Fear
- Women should overcome internal obstacles like fear to achieve professional success.
- Sandberg encourages risk-taking and boldness, citing Facebook's workplace culture.
Imposter Syndrome
- Women experience imposter syndrome more frequently, attributing failures to personal shortcomings.
- Sandberg suggests raising awareness and encouraging women to "fake it till they make it."
