Join us for a stimulating discussion about the book lean in. If the book youre discussing has one its certainly worth printing it out. Sheryl and i have a shared outlook on equality in the home, both believing it is a mindset more than anything else. A message from sheryl sandberg for reading groups discussing. Discussion questions for lean in by sheryl sandberg 1. Lean into the worlds bestselling business books blinkist. There are a couple places i suggest you to go and download some free guides that you may find some more useful information. An online community where we can talk and listen and debate and refute and instruct and learn and evolve, inspired by the book, lean in. And buy a physical copy, youre going to want to make noteshighlights. Discussion questions for lean in by sheryl sandberg.
In chapter 9, sandberg blasts the myth of having it all, or even doing it all, and points to a poster. There are many references in the godmother to the dreadfulness and pointlessness of life, the horrors dwelling. The perfect book club is made up of three key things. Drawing on both research and her own experiences, facebook coo sheryl sandberg describes how and why gender inequality continues to operate in the modern workforce, and offers advice for women seeking to balance a career and family. Another example was a product development team that read agile and lean. Here are the best business books to get you on your way to professional awesomeness. Ladders, jungle gyms, and tiara syndrome july 19, 20 first, this is a virtual book club, and not the spark notes i used to get me through a tale of two cities in 8th grade english. Book club discussion lean in atlanta suburban alumnae. The questions, discussion topics, and reading list that follow are intended to enhance.
Have a good topic of discussion to start the conversation and make sure to have some more ready to introduce if the conversation flags, goes off topic, starts to repeat itself or gets uncomfortably contentious. She also notes a 2011 mckinsey study showing that while men are. Notes on startups, or how to build the future by peter thiel. Its funny, because though the book is well written and throught provoking, the topic of women in the workplace is far from a new issue. This is a great idea to keep current on lean tatics etc by having a book club. Remember it takes higher managments commitment to keep a lean focus. In lean in, sheryl sandberg reignited the conversation around women in the workplace. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers.
Whether you agree or disagree with the concepts addressed in sandbergs book, in many ways, it is a conversation that has continued. A novelist explains her philosophy of life through a series of. On march 16, the new orleans business alliance nolaba. No consultantspeak or keeperofthefaith orthodoxy here, but a deeper, almost spiritual, grasp of being lean. See all 16 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Sometimes we read an entire book for discussion everything i know about lean i learned in first grade. Women, work, and the will to lead by sheryl sandberg. What does this signal about the kind of business book lean in will be. The professors had a group of students read roizens story with her real name. Lean in is a nonfiction book that spans multiple genres.
About a year ago, sheryl sandbergs lean in was making headlines in every major news outlet. Sandbergs critics note that her advice may not resonate with the masses. Combine the book reading with a regularly scheduled discussion meeting to. This post consists of books that facebook coo sheryl sandberg recommended in a. This remarkable book stands out among the plethora of lean books.
How to create a lean management book club that executives will. A message from sheryl sandberg, author of lean in, for people attending reading group events for lean in. Creating this thread to attempt to start a book club which will be in two parts. What would be different, if anything, if there were more women in leadership positions. Now i figure its time to expand our reading beyond the billionaire boys club. Many books suitable for book clubs have discussion guides.
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