Marissa Orr: Lean Out - Women, Power and the Workplace | E94
from Young and Profiting with Hala Taha
by Hala Taha | YAP Media Network
Published: Mon Dec 21 2020
Show Notes
You might have heard of the book Lean In… but have you heard of Lean Out ?
In this week’s episode, we are talking with Marissa Orr, former Google and Facebook executive as well as the best-selling author of Lean Out. After spending 15 years working at today’s top tech giants, she transitioned her career to be a best-selling author and speaker across the globe.
In today’s episode, we’ll first sort out the differences between Lean In and Lean Out, the gender stereotypes that burden many workplaces, and we’ll uncover old power structures that still hold true today. We’ll also discuss Marissa’s time at Google, her uncomfortable interactions at Facebook, and how to make a real difference no matter what obstacles you face!
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Timestamps:
- Difference Between Lean in and Lean Out
- Why We Have Gender Stereotypes
9:02 - Why Aggressive Women Have Consequences
- Google Personality Tests
- Legacy Systems and Underlying Power Structures
- Narrow Definitions and How to Get Outside Them
- How Managers Can Make Real Change
- Opinions on Ways COVID Has Changed the Workplace
- Marissa’s Journey as a Speaker
- How Facebook Wanted to Put Boundaries on Marissa’s Blog
- Story of Marissa’s HR Nightmare
- Why Marissa Stayed at Facebook For as Long as She Did
- Why Women are So Competitive
- Expectations After Marissa Published Her Book
- Marissa’s Secret to Profiting in Life
Mentioned in the Episode:
Marissa’s Book, Lean Out: https://www.marissaorr.com/the-book/
Marissa’s Podcast, Nice Girls Don’t Watch the Bachelor: https://nice-girls-dont-watch-the-bachelor.sounder.fm/
Marissa’s Website: https://www.marissaorr.com/
Marissa’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissaorr
Marissa’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marissabethorr/