Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg is leading by example. At least publicly.

The billionaire head of the world's largest social network is taking two months off to care for his newborn, a move that is consistent with Facebook's stated policy of allowing and encouraging workers to take paid leave after the birth of a child. Employees at the company are entitled to four months of paid leave.

While many big companies — particularly in the tech sector — have announced generous parental leave policies in recent years, it is rare to see those in the male-dominated world of corporate leadership exercise their right to take time off.

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