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Sheryl Sandberg's wakeup call to Bret
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The Wake-Up Call
Bret shares a pivotal moment in his career as the chief technology officer of Facebook when Sheryl Sandberg challenges him about his standards. This conversation prompts Bret to reflect on his leadership approach and the importance of aligning his actions with the expectations he has for his team.
"I had just become the chief technology officer of Facebook. When I first got the job, I had this moment where Cheryl saw me editing a presentation for a partner just cuz the the presentation I got did..."
Shifting Focus to Impact
After his wake-up call from Sheryl Sandberg, Bret realizes the need to prioritize impactful actions over personal preferences. He begins to ask himself daily what the most important tasks are for the success of Facebook's mobile and developer platform, leading to significant improvements in his performance and the platform's health.
"and I was like, "No, she's right." I had realized I was trying to conform the job to the things I thought I liked to do. Instead of thinking about, okay, I'm running the mobile and platform teams at a..."