Sheryl Sandberg is the chief operating officer of Meta Platforms (Facebook). She joined Facebook in 2008 and is responsible for the social media company's business operations, including sales, marketing, business development, human resources, public policy and communications. Sandberg has helped Facebook grow into one of the most influential technology companies globally.
The Lean Startup
Sheryl SandbergsourceProvides a great inside look at how the tech industry approaches building products and businesses
A Wrinkle in Time
Sheryl SandbergsourceI wanted to be Meg Murry, the admittedly geeky heroine of A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle. I loved how she worked with others to fight against an unjust system and how she fought to save her family against very long odds
Bossypants
Sheryl SandbergsourceI absolutely loved Tina Fey’s Bossypants and didn’t want it to end. It’s hilarious as well as important
The Big Short
Sheryl SandbergsourceMichael Lewis’s ability to boil down the most complicated subjects is like a magic trick
Home Game
A Short Guide to a Happy Life
Sheryl SandbergsourceI’ve read it before — and I will read it again. Her wisdom resonates for me on the deepest level
Conscious Business
Sheryl SandbergsourceI have given this book to so many team members at work, and I’ve seen it inspire people overnight to be more aware of their actions and impact on others
Now, Discover Your Strengths
Sheryl SandbergsourceThis book has been instrumental in how we think about developing talent at Facebook
The World as Will and Representation
Sheryl SandbergsourceI am a pack rat. I’ve even hung on to all my textbooks from college — you know, just in case I have the sudden urge to read Schopenhauer’s The World as Will and Representation
Queen of Fashion
Sheryl SandbergsourceI can’t list my favorite authors without including my college roommate Caroline Weber