Sheryl Sandberg was supposed to change the world with Lean In. But as the Women's March and #MeToo rose, Sandberg and Lean In took a backseat role. Her movement has struggled to stay at the forefront despite intense internal pressure to make radical change buzzfeed.com/carolineodonov…
Lean In has been criticized for missing major feminist moments. After Trump’s election, there was debate over appearing political – ultimately, it was decided that would hurt the mission. Their response to #MeToo has faced criticism too. 
While most former employees described it as a supportive organization, some said intense public scrutiny of Sandberg and the project could make it a stressful workplace.
“You are not allowed to critique the book, [Sheryl], or the organization — or you face the wrath.”
“You are not allowed to critique the book, [Sheryl], or the organization — or you face the wrath.”
Ultimately, If the philosophy has been disproved and the movement sidelined, the question of what Lean In can accomplish going forward may lie outside the foundation itself buzzfeed.com/carolineodonov…
