Psychologists have found that over time we usually regret the chances we missed, not the chances we took.
Sheryl Sandberg
Missed Opportunities, Life Choices, Regret Avoidance, Regret, Chances, Choices
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“I wrote 'Option B' because I want other people to know it can get better, and I want to help people make it better.” Sheryl Sandberg
Hope Progress, Personal Strength, Change Growth, Resilience Support, Recovery, Clarity
Sheryl Sandberg Hope Progress, Personal Strength, Change Growth, Resilience Support, Recovery, Clarity“I think when tragedy occurs, it presents a choice. You can give in to the void: the emptiness that fills your heart, your lungs, constricts your ability to think or even breathe. Or you can try to find meaning.” Sheryl Sandberg
Tragedy Response, Meaning Making, Emotional Resilience, Tragedy, Strength, Meaning
Sheryl Sandberg Tragedy Response, Meaning Making, Emotional Resilience, Tragedy, Strength, Meaning“A psychiatrist friend explained to me that humans are evolutionarily wired for both connection and grief: we naturally have the tools to recover from loss and trauma.” Sheryl Sandberg
Human Nature, Emotional Resilience, Recovery Process, Connection, Grief, Recovery
Sheryl Sandberg Human Nature, Emotional Resilience, Recovery Process, Connection, Grief, Recovery“A truly equal world would be one where women ran half our countries and companies and men ran half our homes.” Sheryl Sandberg
Gender Equality, Balanced Roles, Equal Opportunities, Leadership, Equality, Balance
Sheryl Sandberg Gender Equality, Balanced Roles, Equal Opportunities, Leadership, Equality, Balance“No industry or country can reach its full potential until women reach their full potential. This is especially true of science and technology, where women with a surplus of talent still face a deficit of opportunity.” Sheryl Sandberg
Women In STEM, Gender Equity, Talent Recognition, Potential, Equity, Opportunity
Sheryl Sandberg Women In STEM, Gender Equity, Talent Recognition, Potential, Equity, Opportunity“We need to stop telling women they can do anything. We need to start telling women they can do anything. And mean it.” Sheryl Sandberg
Empowering Messages, Positive Affirmation, Gender Equality, Empowerment, Affirmation, Equality
Sheryl Sandberg Empowering Messages, Positive Affirmation, Gender Equality, Empowerment, Affirmation, Equality“Getting from point A to point Z can be daunting unless you remember that you don’t have to get from A to Z. You just have to get from A to B. Breaking big dreams into small steps is the way to move forward.” Sheryl Sandberg
Small Steps Matter, Big Dreams, Goal Setting, Focus, Progress, Motivation
Sheryl Sandberg Small Steps Matter, Big Dreams, Goal Setting, Focus, Progress, Motivation“Leadership is about making others better as a result of your presence and making sure that impact lasts in your absence.I’m not bossy, I have leadership skills.” Sheryl Sandberg
Leadership Growth, Impact Presence, Leadership Vision, Skills, Growth, Leadership
Sheryl Sandberg Leadership Growth, Impact Presence, Leadership Vision, Skills, Growth, Leadership“Every company I know is looking for more women at the table. Every board is looking for more women at the table. There's a reason why men want to understand the challenges women face, address them, because then they're going to be better hirers, attracters and retainers of women.” Sheryl Sandberg
Board Diversity, Workplace Inclusion, Gender Challenges, Hiring, Women, Inclusion
Sheryl Sandberg Board Diversity, Workplace Inclusion, Gender Challenges, Hiring, Women, Inclusion“Women systematically underestimate their own abilities.” Sheryl Sandberg
Self-Doubt Patterns, Empowerment Journey, Confidence Building, Women, Abilities, Confidence
Sheryl Sandberg Self-Doubt Patterns, Empowerment Journey, Confidence Building, Women, Abilities, Confidence“We’re focused on doing one thing incredibly well. If you look at other companies, all of these companies are doing a lot of different things but we’re still, as we grow, doing exactly one thing.” Sheryl Sandberg
Focused Effort, Business Strategy, Growth Principles, Focus, Effort, Growth
Sheryl Sandberg Focused Effort, Business Strategy, Growth Principles, Focus, Effort, Growth“I have never worked for a woman, and I have never worked with a lot of women.” Sheryl Sandberg
Gender Disparity, Workplace Diversity, Professional Experience, Gender, Workplace, Diversity
Sheryl Sandberg Gender Disparity, Workplace Diversity, Professional Experience, Gender, Workplace, Diversity“Knowing that things could be worse should not stop us from trying to make them better.” Sheryl Sandberg
Optimistic Change, Personal Growth, Self-improvement, Progress, Mindset, Courage
Sheryl Sandberg Optimistic Change, Personal Growth, Self-improvement, Progress, Mindset, Courage“Next time you’re about to call your daughter bossy, take a deep breath and say, ‘My daughter has executive leadership skills.’” Sheryl Sandberg
Leadership Skills, Gender Stereotypes, Positive Framing, Leadership, Skills, Change
Sheryl Sandberg Leadership Skills, Gender Stereotypes, Positive Framing, Leadership, Skills, Change“I would be better at my job if I were technical.” Sheryl Sandberg
Professional Growth, Skill Improvement, Career Development, Job, Technical, Growth
Sheryl Sandberg Professional Growth, Skill Improvement, Career Development, Job, Technical, Growth“Men can comfortably claim credit for what they do as long as they don’t veer into arrogance. For women, taking credit comes at a real social and professional cost.” Sheryl Sandberg
Gender Double Standards, Credit Taking, Social Costs, Recognition, Credit, Gender
Sheryl Sandberg Gender Double Standards, Credit Taking, Social Costs, Recognition, Credit, Gender“When we get feedback on women, we ask, “Is that real or is that the gender bias at play?” Everyone could start doing that today and I think we’d see really big results.” Sheryl Sandberg
Bias Awareness, Constructive Feedback, Workplace Equality, Feedback, Women, Change
Sheryl Sandberg Bias Awareness, Constructive Feedback, Workplace Equality, Feedback, Women, Change“Finding gratitude and appreciation is key to resilience. People who take the time to list things they are grateful for are happier and healthier.” Sheryl Sandberg
Gratitude Focus, Resilience Growth, Mental Health Change, Happiness Balance, Optimism, Self-care
Sheryl Sandberg Gratitude Focus, Resilience Growth, Mental Health Change, Happiness Balance, Optimism, Self-care“I look forward to the day when half our homes are run by men and half our companies and institutions are run by women. When that happens, it won't just mean happier women and families; it will mean more successful businesses and better lives for us all.” Sheryl Sandberg
Gender Equality, Leadership Balance, Shared Responsibilities, Equality, Leadership, Happiness
Sheryl Sandberg Gender Equality, Leadership Balance, Shared Responsibilities, Equality, Leadership, Happiness