QuoteProject
I tell people in their careers, 'Look for growth. Look for the teams that are growing quickly. Look for the companies that are doing well. Look for a place where you feel that you can have a lot of impact.'
Sheryl Sandberg
ShareWTF𝕏

Interpretation

What this quote means

Focus on opportunities that offer personal and professional growth.

In this quote, Sheryl Sandberg emphasizes the importance of seeking career opportunities in environments that are not only thriving but also allow individuals to make a significant impact. Her advice encourages people to prioritize personal growth and the potential for contribution when choosing a path in their professional lives.

Themes

CareerGrowthImpactTeamsSuccess

In practice

Example use cases

Use this quote in a workshop on career development to inspire attendees to seek growth-oriented opportunities.

More from Sheryl Sandberg

When woman work outside the home and share breadwinning duties, couples are more likely to stay together. In fact, the risk of divorce reduces by about half when a wife earns half the income and a husband does half the housework.
Sheryl SandbergRead
We can each define ambition and progress for ourselves. The goal is to work toward a world where expectations are not set by the stereotypes that hold us back, but by our personal passion, talents and interests.
Sheryl SandbergRead
Don't be afraid to ask the 'dumb' question, everyone else will be relieved you had the guts to ask!
Sheryl SandbergRead
In the future, there will be no female leaders. There will just be leaders.
Sheryl SandbergRead
Being confident and believing in your own self-worth is necessary to achieving your potential.
Sheryl SandbergRead
I am a bigger-picture manager because I've lived through something that's a big picture.
Sheryl SandbergRead

Similar quotes

Yes, Roger Hunt misses a few, but he gets in the right place to miss them.
Bill ShanklyRead
As long as people are clear on what they need to do and what's going on, you're very likely to succeed. When nobody is clear, then you're guaranteed to fail.
Ben HorowitzRead
The best thing I ever did was when I was offered a million dollars to go play in South Africa and didn't take it. I was 21 years old, and part of it was like, 'Well, if they're offering me this obscene amount of money just to play one match, there must be something really wrong.'
John McenroeRead
I’m proud to be Japanese and I wanted my country to succeed. I believed my system was a way that could help us become a modern industrial nation. That is why I had no problem with sharing it with other Japanese companies, even my biggest competitors.
Taiichi OhnoRead
The record proves that in peaceful commerce the combined efforts of our countries can produce outstanding results. Our trade with each other is far greater than that of any other two nations on earth.
Harry S. TrumanRead
I made the decision to turn pro, and I remember what Ali said to me: 'Get Angelo Dundee. He's the right complexion with the right connection.' He knew boxing. Our relationship was so genuine, so sincere.
Sugar Ray LeonardRead

A little wisdom, now and then

Subscribe for the occasional hand-picked quote. No noise.