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“I am saying that I was able to mold those hours around the needs of my family, and that matters. And I really encourage other people at Facebook to mold hours around themselves.”

Quote by Sheryl Sandberg

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Sheryl Sandberg

Sheryl Sandberg is an American businesswoman and author, recognized for her role as the Chief Operating Officer of Facebook since 2008. She is also known for her advocacy for women in the workplace and her influential book 'Lean In'. more

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