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Marissa Orr is an American author, speaker, and former Google and Facebook executive. She is known for her work on gender dynamics, leadership, and organizational culture, advocating for more inclusive and authentic approaches to success in corporate environments.
Known for: Lean Out: The Truth About Women, Power, and the Workplace
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Lean Out: The Truth About Women, Power, and the Workplace
In 'Lean Out', Marissa Orr offers a candid and data-driven critique of modern corporate feminism and the 'Lean In' movement. Drawing on her experiences at Google and Facebook, she argues that the current model of success for women in business is flawed, emphasizing conformity over authenticity. Orr proposes a new paradigm that values diverse perspectives and redefines power and success in the workplace.
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The Myth of Meritocracy
Throughout my years in Silicon Valley, I saw the same illusion perpetuated under countless slogans: that corporate advancement is a meritocracy. That success is determined purely by performance, that the best ideas naturally rise through the ranks. But behind the veneer of fairness lies a deeper rea...
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Defining Success
Corporate success has long been described in masculine language: climbing the ladder, winning the game, dominating the market. These metaphors reflect not only how organizations are structured but also how individuals are taught to measure their worth. I came to realize that I had absorbed these nar...
From Lean Out: The Truth About Women, Power, and the Workplace
About Marissa Orr
Marissa Orr is an American author, speaker, and former Google and Facebook executive. She is known for her work on gender dynamics, leadership, and organizational culture, advocating for more inclusive and authentic approaches to success in corporate environments.
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