"People think that women don't negotiate because they're not good negotiators, but that's not it. Women don't negotiate because it doesn't work as well for them. Women have to say, 'I really add a lot of value, and it's in your interest to pay me more.' I hate that advice, but I want to see women get ahead."

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Source: Sheryl Sandberg: Gender equality won't happen unless men speak up. Interview with Soledad O'Brien, Tara Kelly, www.cnn.com. April 17, 2013.

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Sheryl Sandberg

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Sheryl Sandberg is a prominent business executive and author known for her work at Facebook and her influential book 'Lean In,' advocating for women's leadership.

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