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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think we need more Sheryl Sandbergs in this world, from all backgrounds. And we all need to look for them and lift them up. What is the point in tearing her down if she's sharing her truth? If it doesn't resonate with you, change the channel or pick up another book. [/quote]

I don't think we need more Sheryl Sandbergs.  Do we want young women to seek out their "daddy/mentor", like she did. Decrepit old Larry Summers, president of Harvard couldn't resist helping this bright young thing, a Harvard student, mentoring her out of the goodness of his heart. If Sheryl clawed her way up without Lar Bear, I would respect her.  She's a fraud and she will damage FB before it's over.[/quote]

For many women Sheryl Sanberg's age, there were only older men as mentors. You see older women in the workplacd, but many of them didn't return to work until after their kids were grown or if they went through a divorce. [/quote]

Yep.  I'm her age, and I've tried to search for years for a woman mentor in my industry.  There are none.  So, I've latched onto smart, fair, ethical, successful bosses or others I could find- they are all men.  If I didn't, I'd still be a staff person.  Instead, I'm now upper management, and trying to do a better job at helping young women in my business- but only if they are looking for help.  I don't have time at work for anyone (men or women) who aren't serious about the[/quote]

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