Sheryl Sandberg on why AI could widen the gender gap 12/16/25

The CNBC Changemakers and Power Players podcast features candid, in-depth conversations with influential leaders shaping business and culture. In this episode, CNBC’s Julia Boorstin sits down with Sheryl Sandberg, former Meta COO and author of “Lean In,” for a conversation on leadership, gender equity, and the future of work. Sandberg breaks her silence to discuss new findings from the latest Lean In–McKinsey Women in the Workplace report, revealing a growing ambition gap for women and a troubling pullback by companies on career advancement. She also explains how AI could widen workplace inequality if left unchecked, and what companies, and women, must do next to avoid losing a generation of leaders. Follow and listen to the CNBC Changemakers and Power Players podcast on Apple and Spotify. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.