The ‘Lean In’ Era Is Over, And That’s Good For Everyone
June 8, 2022
Sheryl Sandberg announced last week that she is leaving her position as chief operating officer of Facebook’s parent company, Meta — the job that made her one of the highest-profile women in Silicon Valley. There is much to be said about her next venture as well as some unflattering reports about the real reason for her departure, but it’s worth reflecting on how the end of her c-suite reign also marks a whimpering end to the “Girlboss” era.
Sandberg is of course known for her 2013 best-seller “Lean In,” in which she encourages women to defy sex roles and embrace ambition in the workplace by overcoming “barriers that exist within ourselves.”
