"Sit at the Table"
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"Sit at the Table" is a chapter from Sheryl Sandberg’s book *Lean In* that urges women to assert themselves, claim their place in professional settings, and actively participate in decision-making.
Observed surface forms (1)
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| Sit at the Table | 0 |
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
book chapter
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non-fiction book chapter ⓘ |
| addressesConcept |
confidence gap
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impostor syndrome ⓘ internalized gender bias ⓘ negotiating compensation ⓘ negotiating promotions ⓘ self-limiting behavior ⓘ speaking up at work ⓘ taking on stretch assignments ⓘ visibility in meetings ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Lean In movement
NERFINISHED
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corporate feminism ⓘ women’s empowerment discourse ⓘ |
| author | Sheryl Sandberg NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| critiquesBehavior |
downplaying one’s achievements
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sitting on the sidelines in professional contexts ⓘ waiting to be invited to participate ⓘ |
| encouragesBehavior |
asking for recognition and advancement
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taking a visible seat in important meetings ⓘ voicing opinions confidently ⓘ volunteering for high-impact projects ⓘ |
| genre |
business literature
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feminist literature ⓘ self-help literature ⓘ |
| givesAdviceTo |
women to assert themselves in professional settings
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women to negotiate for their own interests ⓘ women to participate actively in discussions ⓘ women to seek leadership roles ⓘ women to sit literally at the table in meetings ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainTheme |
claiming authority at work
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gender equality in the workplace ⓘ negotiating for oneself ⓘ overcoming self-doubt ⓘ participation in decision-making ⓘ professional self-advocacy ⓘ women’s leadership ⓘ |
| partOf | Lean In NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| publicationType | chapter in a 2013 book ⓘ |
| purpose |
to challenge women’s tendency to underestimate their abilities
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to encourage women to claim their place in decision-making spaces ⓘ to promote greater gender parity in leadership ⓘ |
| targetAudience |
emerging women leaders
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professional women ⓘ women in corporate environments ⓘ |
| workFeaturedIn | Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead NERFINISHED ⓘ |
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