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Sheryl Sandberg

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Sheryl Sandberg

Sheryl Sandberg is described in biographical records as an American business executive (born 1969) (born 1969). The selections gathered here touch on home teaching, service. This profile brings the attributed quotations together with their available source information.

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“I used to say, when someone was going through something hard, “Is there anything I can do?” And I meant it, I meant it kindly. But the problem is … that kind of shifts the burden to the person you’re offering the help to to figure out what they need. And when I was on the other side of that question, I didn’t know how to answer it. Is there anything you can do? Well, can you make Father’s Day go away so I don’t have to live through it every year? No. Rather than offer to do something, it’s often better to do anything. Just do something specific. My wonderful friends … tragically lost a son and they spent many months in a hospital before that. And one of his friends texted him and said, “What do you not want on a burger?” Not, “Do you want dinner?” Another friend texted and said, “I’m in the lobby of your hospital for an hour for a hug whether you come down or not.” Just show up.”
— Sheryl Sandberg

Biography at a glance

  • Profile: American business executive (born 1969)
  • Life: born 1969
  • Public roles: chief operating officer and board member
  • Quotes in this collection: 1

Life and work

Sheryl Sandberg held public roles including chief operating officer and board member. Biographical records connect Sheryl Sandberg with Harvard College and Harvard Business School. Works associated with Sheryl Sandberg include Lean In. This collection includes one quotation credited to Sheryl Sandberg. Each quotation page preserves its own citation, when supplied, so readers can follow the passage back to its stated context.

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Quotes by Sheryl Sandberg

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“I used to say, when someone was going through something hard, “Is there anything I can do?” And I meant it, I meant it kindly. But the problem is … that kind of shifts the burden to the person you’re offering the help to to figure out what they need. And when I was on the other side of that question, I didn’t know how to answer it. Is there anything you can do? Well, can you make Father’s Day go away so I don’t have to live through it every year? No. Rather than offer to do something, it’s often better to do anything. Just do something specific. My wonderful friends … tragically lost a son and they spent many months in a hospital before that. And one of his friends texted him and said, “What do you not want on a burger?” Not, “Do you want dinner?” Another friend texted and said, “I’m in the lobby of your hospital for an hour for a hug whether you come down or not.” Just show up.”

"Just Show Up," NPR Article

— Sheryl Sandberg

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