At the urging of my friend, and particularly because I find myself in such a tough spot as I try and figure out my career and professional goals, I have begun reading Lean In, a book by Sheryl Sandberg, the COO of Facebook. I can tell you, so far, the book has been pretty life changing.
Sandberg urges women to be assertive and confident in the workplace, and not to shy away from being leaders in our field. Its a common assumption in this day and age that women are easily able to do that, that we have equal opportunity. However, as the book highlights, women who try and get ahead in their careers are viewed as less likeable than men, particularly because society assumes that men should be trying to get ahead in their careers. In theory, we assume that women are allowed the same privilege, but when they do, they aren't given the same praise as men, and are rather somewhat threatening.
Though I don't agree with everything the book says, I would definitely say if you're a young woman trying to make a name for yourself and find yourself afraid of trying to do so (the position I was in before I read this book), it'll give you some hope, and skills to be more assertive and feel more confident in getting ahead in your career, and trusting that you have the ability to do so.
Basically, Sheryl Sandberg is a badass, and I one day to aspire to be as badass as she is
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