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Click here to view a thought-provoking speech by Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg regarding why we have too few women leaders around the world. Ms. Sandberg presents three ideas to engage and inspire women towards leadership: (1) Sit at the table; (2) Make your partner a real partner; and (3) Don’t leave before you leave.

Discussion Questions:

  • Can you think of a time when you attributed your success to external factors rather than your own efforts?
  • Have you seen other women underestimate their abilities? Why do you think they did that?
  • When you have been given an opportunity, have you taken a seat “at the table”? If not, why not?
  • When Sheryl was discussing make your partner a real partner, did anyone think of people in your lives other than a spouse or significant other who have helped pave the way for you to focus on your career — parents, siblings, teachers, childcare providers? If so, who and what have they done?