A Joosr Guide to Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg

One way to erase self-doubt is to “fake it until you make it.” Another is to understand that what matters when taking on a new role or job is our ability to learn and perform, and not how much we actually already know.

It’s impossible to be a people-pleaser, change things, and wield power all at the same time.

For the 18-month goal, we can focus on setting targets for our teams to accomplish, as well as personal targets to pick up new skills, identify our weaknesses and improve on them.

Focus on development instead of conventional career planning where you only move one step up at a time

Sometimes, taking a job right before having a child can actually be a good thing. We may feel more excited to return to an exciting job, and the opportunities for career advancement remain intact because we haven’t subconsciously already “leaned out.

With seniority also comes the power to exercise more control over our schedules, which can help in maintaining a better work–life balance.

Personal reasons can affect workplace performance; better to state the authentic reason than professional excuses to avoid a loss of credibility.

One way that leaders can foster a culture of honest and open communication is by thanking employees publicly for their frank admissions and feedback

Conscious leadership is about listening in to be aware of problems, and not guessing but asking directly.

For example, to air issues with colleagues or subordinates constructively, we can start statements with “I feel…” rather than ‘You don’t…,” which can cause defensiveness and create bad blood instead of solving the matter.