Sharon Meers and Joanna Strober Books
Sharon Meers is a former managing director at Goldman Sachs and an advocate for gender equality in the workplace. Joanna Strober is a venture capitalist and entrepreneur focused on technology and family well-being.
Known for: Getting to 50/50: How Working Couples Can Have It All by Sharing It All
Books by Sharon Meers and Joanna Strober
Getting to 50/50: How Working Couples Can Have It All by Sharing It All
This book explores how couples can achieve equality in work and family life by sharing responsibilities at home and in their careers. Drawing on research and personal experiences, the authors argue that true balance and fulfillment come when both partners commit to equal participation in parenting and professional growth.
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Historical Context
For generations, the story of work and family was told along rigid lines: men as breadwinners and women as caregivers. This narrative was so deeply entrenched that even when women entered the workforce in large numbers, the expectations at home barely shifted. Our collective memory carries the assum...
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The Myth of 'Having It All'
We’ve all heard it: the myth that some perfect balance exists where you can excel at work, nurture your family, and stay serene. This idea, sold by glossy magazines and cultural expectations, sets working parents up for despair. The real myth isn’t that balance exists—it’s that you can achieve it al...
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About Sharon Meers and Joanna Strober
Sharon Meers is a former managing director at Goldman Sachs and an advocate for gender equality in the workplace. Joanna Strober is a venture capitalist and entrepreneur focused on technology and family well-being. Together, they promote practical strategies for achieving work-life balance and gende...
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Sharon Meers is a former managing director at Goldman Sachs and an advocate for gender equality in the workplace. Joanna Strober is a venture capitalist and entrepreneur focused on technology and family well-being. Together, they promote practical strategies for achieving work-life balance and gende...
Sharon Meers is a former managing director at Goldman Sachs and an advocate for gender equality in the workplace. Joanna Strober is a venture capitalist and entrepreneur focused on technology and family well-being. Together, they promote practical strategies for achieving work-life balance and gender parity.
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