“I realized that searching for a mentor has become the professional equivalent of waiting for Prince Charming. We all grew up on the fairy tale "Sleeping Beauty," which instructs young women that if they just wait for their prince to arrive, they will be kissed and whisked away on a white horse to live happily ever after. Now young women are told that if they can just find the right mentor, they will be pushed up the ladder and whisked away to the corner office to live happily ever after. Once again, we are teaching women to be too dependent on others.”

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About Sheryl Sandberg

Sheryl Sandberg is an American business executive and author of the 2013 book *Lean In*. She served as the COO of Facebook and is known for her advocacy on gender equality, leadership, and workplace culture. Her work explores challenges faced by women in professional settings and offers practical strategies for career advancement.

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