Why we have too few women leaders | Sheryl Sandberg

I am laughing at all the negative comments. This talk was perfect, it did not blame men, it did not blame the business structure. It looked at the true cause, we are raising our women to be subservient. She didn't say that physically men and women are the same, she just asked women to stand up for themselves.

1. Raise your hand 2. Have a good partner 3. Don't leave before time

"Done is better than perfect." --Sheryl Sandberg

Women systematically underestimate themselves. So true. Women don’t negotiate salaries. No one gets to the top by sitting at the side table and thinking they don’t deserve it or don’t believe their own success.

What I like specifically about this speech is that she isnt blaming men, but pointing out how women subconsciously choose not to be a certain and points out how women should tell themselves to reach for the top, if they want to be on top. While men already are doing that. 

Sundberg's speech is such a push for women to fight for themselves, to stand for their own rights and to own their own success. She is such a motivation not only for adults but also for young girls to establish song feauteres to fight for the equality, to be able to achieve high peaks, not looking at unfairness of some people and companies. She recommends 3 basic things for women to do. 1. "Sit at the table" 2. "Make your partner a real partner" 3. "Don't leave before you leave" She explains all of the above-mentioned steps and encourages everyone, especially females, to try to follow these steps.

Sad reality we live in. A talk given a decade ago is still relevant.

My dad who was a general manager at a company stayed home for more than 2 years to support my mom in kitchen chores and she will do the cleaning once she gets back from work...

I think people are overlooking the fact that 40 or so years of freedom does NOT make up for centuries of oppression. Even when we have legal freedom, the imbedded values of society are often not mentioned. When in reality the legal freedom pales in comparison to (silent) societal oppression.

I'm the kind of woman who likes to think more positive, so I'm usually the one that thinks she has an A. But then I hear girls around me talking about how they did so bad on the test and I think that maybe it was too easy. Maybe I did bad on that test too but didn't realize. But I don't underestimate myself anymore once I see that high grade. Seriously I once had 3 tests on one day that I didn't expect and I aced them all.

I am determined and ambitious in becoming a CEO. I never underestimate my abilities.

I still remember when I was the topper in my school. My female teacher was teaching about equality between men and women and she proudly said "our school topper is also a female". Never felt so proud of myself.

I loved this. That whole don’t leave before you leave was an eye opener. The hands down insight was spot on.

'success and likability are positively correlated for men and negatively correlated for women' For me this was the most significant part of the whole talk, this something I have experienced but couldn't quite put my finger on. Very inspiring x

Being "at the top" generally requires 100 hour work weeks, a stressful environment, taking calls at 2AM, etc etc. Maybe many women simply decide they don't want that life, even if they're qualified. I heard someone say, "we shouldn't be asking why there aren't more women in these top jobs, but rather asking why anyone would want those jobs in the first place."

I love this Ted Talk even though it is almost a decade old. After I have been a manager and senior director in 6 other roles, I am now entering into my first executive role next week! Even though I am exceedingly well qualified and educated, still I feel nervous and worried about a couple things. This talk helped me to see that I am doing this not just to contribute to the industry, world, and my family. I am doing this for women and for the women to come after me. Onward women! Let's go!

Growing up, I was always told that I was too bossy. I always felt that I must be doing something wrong and I felt guilty for coming out too strong. I kept my opinions to myself and stopped expressing myself. Now, i am 22 and trying my best to change my mentality. Although, I do feel vulnerable when speaking up my thoughts. But watching videos like this encourages me so much that one day I can stand straight and say that I am not bossy, I am a feminist. Thank you.

Thank you. I am at crossroads in my career and need to negotiate my next steps, and this really helped me.

Civil engineering is still a male dominated field but i want to become an independent buisness women in my life. This is so inspirational.

This is a very eye-opening Ted Talk! I was very intrigued by the part about women systematically underestimating their abilities. As well as the women workforce tends to refrain from negotiating for themselves. Lastly, attribute their success to external factors as opposed to themselves which oftentimes causes major issues in the workforce for our women. I think we as a society have to encourage and instill more confidence in our women. Whether it be women boosting women up or men boosting women. The work from you (Sheryl Sandberg) is what we need more of to break these characteristic patterns practiced and that have been instilled into women.