A Quote by Sheryl Sandberg

We have a problem with women in leadership across the board. This leadership gap - this problem of not enough women in leadership - is running really deep and it's in every industry. My answer is we have to understand the stereotype assumptions that hold women back.

Sheryl Sandberg

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Sheryl Sandberg
American - Businesswoman
Born: August 28, 1969

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