Sheryl Sandberg
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It was a sunny and warm afternoon in July when I dropped by Facebook's old headquarters on California street in Palo Alto, just two blocks from Stanford University. As the editor-at-large of Mashable, I was a frequent visitor of Facebook HQ, mostly for product launches and the occasional interview.
This visit was different, though. I wasn't there as a journalist looking for a story; I was there seeking advice from one of the people I respect most -- Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg.
At the time, I was in talks to start and run the digital arm of a Hollywood movie studio. I was going back and forth on whether it was the right move for my career, so I was getting advice from people I trusted and admired. I had just recommended a friend to Sandberg for her regular dinners for rising women leaders when I asked her if she would be willing to meet up for a drink. She quickly agreed.
Sandberg's message Sandberg has been making waves in the news, thanks to the upcoming release of her book "Lean In" and a front page profile by the New York Times. The piece has spawned ... [Read more]
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