Sheryl Sandberg says Silicon Valley's hypermasculine rhetoric is 'terrible'—contributing to 'one of the worst' corporate climates she's ever seen.

The article focuses on Sheryl Sandberg’s critique of the hypermasculine corporate culture prevalent in Silicon Valley and its impact on gender equity in the workplace. Sandberg, former chief operating officer of Meta Platforms, describes the current environment as one of the worst she has seen, noting a cultural shift that undermines diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts. The article highlights resistance to DEI initiatives from political leaders and federal agencies, alongside stalled progress for women’s career advancement, as reported in the 2025 Women in the Workplace study by LeanIn.org and McKinsey. Sandberg advocates for leadership that combines toughness with empathy, emphasizing that effective leadership transcends traditional gender norms. [Extracted from the article]