The Paradox of Success
For men, success creates sympathy; for women, success creates criticism
Sheryl Sandberg
Former COO of Facebook (now Meta), author of Lean In, and advocate for women's leadership and workplace equality.
All moments: Sheryl Sandberg
- Rejecting Half-Happiness — Sheryl Sandberg
If you don't pursue your ambitions fully, you never know what you're capable of
- The Invitation to Act — Sheryl Sandberg
Change the culture and you change the results; start with honest conversation
- Success Demands Visibility — Sheryl Sandberg
Do not diminish yourself for others' comfort; expand for your own integrity
- It's Not About the Ceiling, It's the Mirror — Sheryl Sandberg
Women often internalize the barriers that society has created around them
- Lessons in Exhaustion — Sheryl Sandberg
I was terrified to speak about my loneliness, but when I did, I discovered true compassion
- A Seat at the Table — Sheryl Sandberg
Women must have a seat at the table where decisions are made, or their voice will never be heard
Related moments
- All Music Is Folk Music — Louis Armstrong
All music is folk music. I ain't never heard a horse sing a song.
- The Art of Service — John Legend
As an artist, I see my role as serving humanity and raising my voice for justice
- The Power of Compassion — Michael Jackson
The most important thing is love and compassion. They override everything.
- Music Is Life — Jon Batiste
Music is a spiritual practice, a therapy, a way to connect us to ourselves and each other
- Compromise and Conscience — Bob Dylan
I'll never sell my soul for money or fame. It's my only true asset.
- Humble Beginnings — Paul McCartney
Nobody believed in us at first. We just believed in ourselves and the music.