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‘A Blessing’ Aims to Be More Than ‘Lean In’ for Black Women

The earlier book challenged women to speak up and be heard. This one recommends teaming up.

“A Blessing” co-authors Jacqueline Adams and Bonita C. Stewart — “A Blessing” co-authors Jacqueline Adams and Bonita C. Stewart
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By Karen Toulon

October 16, 2020 at 11:30 AM UTC

“I don’t lean in. I list from side to side.” That was my immediate response to “Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead” written by Sheryl Sandberg, Facebook’s chief operating officer, and Nell Scovell in 2013. “Lean In” quickly became a watchword for business women. We were supposed to take risks. Demand a seat at the table. Speak up and be heard.

Now a new book is offering women of color another direction. Don’t lean. Team.