# Lean In > Lean In is a global community founded by Sheryl Sandberg to empower women to achieve their ambitions. We share research on women in the workplace, guides for career growth, and stories that help women lead, close gender gaps, and support each other. Lean In publishes the annual *Women in the Workplace* report — the largest study of the state of women in corporate America — alongside evidence-based guides, articles, and community programs (Lean In Circles, Lean In Girls, and initiatives for companies). ## Overview - [Women’s Leadership Development](https://leanin.org/): Lean In inspires women to lead. Explore free leadership programs, research-backed Circles, and data on women in the workplace. Join a global community. - [What Is Lean In? About the Organization](https://leanin.org/about/): Lean In is a global nonprofit helping women lead through free programs, research, and community. Explore our mission, impact, and how to get involved. - [Meet the Lean In Team | Leadership and Staff](https://leanin.org/about/team/): Meet the Lean In team behind our free programs, research, and global community. Learn about the people working to advance women in leadership. - [Contact Lean In: Partnerships, Media, and Inquiries](https://leanin.org/about/contact/): Reach the Lean In team for partnership, media, Circles, or general inquiries. Find contact emails and our mailing address in San Francisco. - [Lean In FAQ: Programs, Circles, and Research](https://leanin.org/frequently-asked-questions/): Get answers about Lean In Circles, Networks, company programs, and Women in the Workplace research. Everything you need to know to get involved for free. ## Research (Women in the Workplace) Lean In's annual research on the state of women in corporate America and related studies. - [Women in the Workplace Reports](https://leanin.org/report/): Explore Lean In and McKinsey research on women in the workplace covering the broken rung, pay equity, gender bias, and leadership representation. - [Women in the Workplace Report | Lean In & McKinsey](https://leanin.org/report/women-in-the-workplace/): The Women in the Workplace report from Lean In and McKinsey: the largest study on women in corporate America. See the data on promotion, pay, and bias. - [Black Women at Work: Barriers and Bias](https://leanin.org/report/women-in-the-workplace-black-women/): Learn how bias and systemic barriers impact Black women at work, including promotion gaps, workplace discrimination, and what companies must do to drive change. - [Latinas at Work: Bias, Barriers, and Career Growth](https://leanin.org/report/women-in-the-workplace-latinas/): Latinas face limited flexibility, strong workplace bias, and barriers to advancement. Learn what the data shows and what companies can do to close the gap. - [The State of Black Women in Corporate America](https://leanin.org/report/the-state-of-black-women-in-corporate-america/): See the data on the unique barriers Black women face at work, including bias, limited advancement, and workplace discrimination. Read the 2020 report. - [The State of Latinas in Corporate America](https://leanin.org/report/the-state-of-latinas-in-corporate-america/): Latinas face the steepest climb up the corporate ladder and end up the most underrepresented in the C-suite. See the data and read Lean In's 2024 report. - [Asian Women at Work: Barriers and Bias](https://leanin.org/report/women-in-the-workplace-asian-women/): Asian women face distinct workplace barriers—model minority stereotypes, microaggressions, and advancement gaps. See the research and what companies can do. - [Lesbian and Bisexual Women: Bias at Work](https://leanin.org/report/women-in-the-workplace-lesbian-and-bisexual-women/): Lesbian and bisexual women face higher rates of workplace bias and microaggressions than straight women. See the data and how companies can do better. - [Women with Disabilities at Work: Bias and Barriers](https://leanin.org/report/women-in-the-workplace-women-with-disabilities/): Women with disabilities face compounding bias at work—higher rates of burnout, fewer advancement opportunities, and systemic exclusion. See what the data shows. ## Career Guides Step-by-step guides with expert advice and evidence-based strategies. - [Career Guides for Women at Work](https://leanin.org/guide/): How-to guides for women at work on accelerating your career, building leadership skills, getting a raise, and avoiding the motherhood penalty. - [How to Accelerate Your Career: Get Promoted Faster](https://leanin.org/guide/accelerating-your-career/): Learn how to accelerate your career with proven strategies to get promoted faster, build visibility, and reach the next level at work. - [Avoid the Motherhood Penalty at Work](https://leanin.org/guide/avoiding-the-motherhood-penalty/): Learn how to avoid the motherhood penalty with strategies to address bias against working moms, increase visibility, and advance your career. - [How to Develop Leadership Skills at Work](https://leanin.org/guide/building-your-leadership-skills/): Learn how to develop leadership skills with practical steps to build influence, communicate effectively, and become a stronger leader at work. - [How to Ask for a Raise and Get It](https://leanin.org/guide/getting-a-raise/): Learn how to ask for a raise with proven strategies to build your case, choose the right timing, and negotiate your salary with confidence. - [How to Get a Promotion: Guide and Resources](https://leanin.org/guide/getting-promoted/): Explore Lean In's promotion resources, from a step-by-step action plan to expert tips on visibility, sponsorship, and negotiation. - [How to Raise Girls to Be Leaders](https://leanin.org/guide/how-to-raise-girls-to-be-leaders/): Learn how to raise girls to be leaders with research-backed strategies to build confidence, resilience, and leadership skills from an early age. ## Programs Lean In's community and educational programs. - [Lean In Circles: Leadership Groups for Women](https://leanin.org/circles/): Lean In Circles are small peer groups where women build leadership skills, support each other, and pursue their goals. Start or join a Circle today. - [Lean In Networks: Women's Leadership Communities](https://leanin.org/networks/): Join Lean In Networks to connect with women leaders, attend events, and build community through local and global leadership networks. - [Lean In Connect: Community for Ambitious Women](https://leanin.org/connect/): Join Lean In Connect for free access to Circles, career resources, and mentorship. Women in Lean In Circles are twice as likely to get promoted. - [Lean In Girls: Leadership Program for Teen Girls](https://leanin.org/girls/): Free leadership program for girls ages 11–15 to build confidence, resilience, and leadership skills through activities and peer support. - [Lean In Girls Curriculum | Leadership Program for Girls](https://leanin.org/girls/girls-program/): Free leadership curriculum for girls ages 11–15 to build confidence, resilience, and leadership skills through hands-on activities. - [Workplace Gender Equality Programs](https://leanin.org/partner/): Free workplace gender equality programs to advance women, strengthen teams, and improve performance. Start building a more inclusive workplace. - [Lean In Circles for Companies | Build Stronger Teams](https://leanin.org/partner/company-circles/): Free employee-led Lean In Circles help companies build leadership skills, strengthen engagement, retain women, and support career growth at scale. - [50 Ways to Fight Bias Workshop](https://leanin.org/partner/50-ways-to-fight-bias/): Free 50 Ways to Fight Bias workshop materials to help employees recognize gender bias, practice real responses, and build a more equitable workplace. - [Lean In Lexicon: Workplace Gender Equality Terms Defined](https://leanin.org/the-lean-in-lexicon/): Official definitions of key terms coined by Lean In—including the broken rung, the AI usage gap, and gender bias in AI—for workplace gender equality. ## AI Skills at Work A video series helping women use AI effectively at work. - [AI Skills for Work: Free 8-Video Training Series](https://leanin.org/ai-skills-at-work/): A free 8-video series on practical AI skills for career growth, negotiation, job hunting, and performance reviews. Includes Circle discussion guides. - [How to Build a Custom AI Assistant You Can Reuse](https://leanin.org/ai-skills-at-work/ai-custom-assistant/): Build a saved AI configuration that remembers your context so you don't re-explain it every session. Learn a 4-step setup and the three mistakes to avoid. - [How to Use AI for Team Collaboration at Work](https://leanin.org/ai-skills-at-work/ai-for-team-collaboration/): Shared AI workspaces can transform team projects — if you set them up right. Learn what makes them work, and the three most common mistakes teams make. - [How to Get Credit for Using AI at Work Fairly](https://leanin.org/ai-skills-at-work/ai-get-credit-at-work/): Using AI to work faster? Learn how to disclose it, frame it, and get credit for your contributions — without triggering the assumption that AI did the work. - [How to Use AI as an Interview Coach for Job Prep](https://leanin.org/ai-skills-at-work/ai-interview-coach/): AI is the most accessible interview coach: available at 11pm, free, and better at honest feedback than most people in your network. Here's how to use it. - [How to Use the AI Already in Your Work Tools](https://leanin.org/ai-skills-at-work/ai-personal-assistant/): Microsoft Copilot and Google Gemini are already inside your everyday work apps. Learn how to turn on and use AI features you already pay for. - [Write Better AI Prompts: The COACH Framework](https://leanin.org/ai-skills-at-work/better-ai-prompts/): If AI gives you mediocre responses, the problem is the prompt, not the tool. The COACH framework helps you write prompts that get usable results every time. - [How to Start Using AI at Work: A 3-Step Guide](https://leanin.org/ai-skills-at-work/start-using-ai-at-work/): You don't need to understand how AI works to use it. Learn a 3-step formula to find where AI can save you time — and start using it at work today. - [How to Use AI as a Career Coach for Promotions](https://leanin.org/ai-skills-at-work/use-ai-career-coach/): Use AI to run a promotion gap analysis, build your promotion case, pressure test your positioning, and plan your next move — with four concrete tactics. ## Women at Work (Advice Series) Practical advice on common workplace challenges facing women. - [Women at Work: Leadership Skills and Confidence](https://leanin.org/women-at-work/): Build leadership skills with the Women at Work series. Practical lessons to boost confidence, navigate bias, and grow your career. - [How to Be a Better Ally to Women at Work](https://leanin.org/women-at-work/4-ways-to-be-an-ally-to-other-women/): Learn practical ways to show up for women at work, amplify their contributions, and challenge bias when you see it. Watch the video. - [Returning to Work After Maternity Leave](https://leanin.org/women-at-work/5-pro-tips-for-mothers-returning-to-the-workforce/): Returning to work after maternity leave? Learn five practical tips to rebuild your network, craft your career narrative, and step back in with confidence. - [How to Recover From Burnout at Work](https://leanin.org/women-at-work/5-ways-to-fight-burnout-at-work/): Burnout disproportionately affects women. Learn five practical ways to protect your energy, set boundaries, and stay energized at work. - [How to Be Assertive at Work as a Woman](https://leanin.org/women-at-work/assertive-as-a-woman/): Women are often judged differently for assertiveness. Learn practical ways to communicate with clarity and confidence and strengthen your leadership. - [How to Find a Sponsor and Mentor at Work](https://leanin.org/women-at-work/find-women-mentor/): Learn how to find a sponsor and mentor at work—and why sponsorship matters more than mentoring for promotions, visibility, and career advancement. - [How to Get Recognition at Work](https://leanin.org/women-at-work/get-recognition-at-work/): Performance bias means women often get less credit for equal work. Learn practical ways to make your contributions visible and build support for your career. - [How Asian Women Can Respond to Bias at Work](https://leanin.org/women-at-work/how-asian-women-can-respond-to-bias-at-work/): Learn how Asian women can respond to bias at work—practical strategies to challenge stereotypes, set clear boundaries, and build a network of support. - [How Black Women Can Respond to Bias at Work](https://leanin.org/women-at-work/how-black-women-can-respond-to-bias-at-work/): Learn how Black women can respond to bias at work—research-backed strategies to reinforce authority, set boundaries, and navigate workplace challenges. - [How Latinas Can Respond to Bias at Work](https://leanin.org/women-at-work/how-latinas-can-respond-to-bias-at-work/): Learn how Latinas can respond to bias at work—practical strategies to challenge stereotypes, assert expectations, and build the credibility you deserve. - [How LGBTQ+ Women Can Respond to Bias at Work](https://leanin.org/women-at-work/how-lgbtqplus-women-can-respond-to-bias-at-work/): Learn how LGBTQ+ women can respond to workplace bias—practical strategies to set boundaries, challenge discrimination, and build a strong support network. - [How to Become a Transformational Leader](https://leanin.org/women-at-work/how-to-become-a-transformational-leader/): Empathy builds stronger teams and women are often rated highly on these skills. Learn what transformational leadership looks like and how to practice it. - [How to Feel More Confident at Work](https://leanin.org/women-at-work/how-to-feel-more-confident-at-work/): Self-doubt at work is shaped by years of gendered messaging. Learn practical ways to speak up, take initiative, and build confidence through action. - [How Women Can Respond to Bias at Work](https://leanin.org/women-at-work/how-to-respond-to-microaggressions-at-work/): Workplace bias takes many forms. Learn practical ways to push back strategically, name behavior directly, set boundaries, and build support. - [How Women with Disabilities Can Respond to Bias](https://leanin.org/women-at-work/how-women-with-disabilities-can-respond-to-bias-at-work/): Learn how women with disabilities can respond to bias at work—practical strategies to set boundaries, challenge assumptions, and build a network of support. - [Leadership Fundamentals for Women at Work](https://leanin.org/women-at-work/leadership-fundamentals-for-all-women/): Master the leadership fundamentals every woman needs to advance at work, from building influence to navigating organizational dynamics. - [Leadership Fundamentals for Working Mothers](https://leanin.org/women-at-work/leadership-fundamentals-for-working-mothers/): Leadership strategies for working mothers on managing bias, building credibility, and advancing your career while navigating parenthood. - [Navigating Bias at Work: A Guide for Women](https://leanin.org/women-at-work/navigating-workplace-challenges/): Learn to identify and navigate workplace bias including microaggressions and systemic barriers, with strategies to respond and move forward. - [How Working Mothers Can Handle Bias at Work](https://leanin.org/women-at-work/pushing-back-against-maternal-wall-bias/): Maternal bias is real: working mothers are paid less and passed over. Learn practical strategies to push back, stay visible, and advance your career. - [Being the Only Woman in the Room at Work](https://leanin.org/women-at-work/the-only-experience-at-work/): Being the only woman at work can feel isolating. Learn how to respond to bias, find allies, and navigate the experience with confidence. - [How Women Can Negotiate and Get What They Ask For](https://leanin.org/women-at-work/women-negotiation-at-work/): Women face a double bind when negotiating. Learn practical ways to build a strong case, aim high, and frame your ask in ways that get results. ## Articles: Op-Eds Opinion writing on gender, leadership, and workplace equity. - [Op-Eds on Gender Equality and Women at Work](https://leanin.org/articles/op-ed/): Read op-eds from women leaders on gender bias, mentorship, workplace equality, and the real experiences of women navigating corporate America. - [Mentor Women at Work: Why #MentorHer Matters](https://leanin.org/articles/op-ed/dont-avoid-women-mentor-them/): Men avoiding women after #MeToo are making the workplace worse. Learn why mentoring women is good for everyone and how to start today. - [3 Reasons to Feel Hopeful About Women at Work](https://leanin.org/articles/op-ed/good-news-for-women-at-work-3-reasons-to-feel-hopeful-right-now/): Nearly all 369,000 new US jobs created in 18 months went to women, and other trends offer real reasons for optimism. Here's what the latest data reveal. - [Office Housework and Gender Bias](https://leanin.org/articles/op-ed/madam-c-e-o-get-me-a-coffee/): Women are expected to fetch coffee, plan parties, and mentor colleagues while men get credit for less. Learn how to recognize and fix this workplace bias. - [Women's Financial Literacy Q&A with Mrs. Dow Jones](https://leanin.org/articles/op-ed/mrs-dow-jones-womens-financial-literacy/): Mrs. Dow Jones on negotiating pay, investing rather than just saving, and why financial literacy is real freedom for women in every stage of their careers. - [The Rainbow Ceiling: LGBTQ+ Workers Q&A](https://leanin.org/articles/op-ed/rainbow-ceiling-lgbtq-workers-layla-mckay/): Layla McCay explains the rainbow ceiling holding back LGBTQ+ workers, the pay gap behind it, and how allies at work can help close it starting today. - [Speaking While Female: Women's Voices at Work](https://leanin.org/articles/op-ed/speaking-while-female/): Women are interrupted, ignored, and penalized for speaking up at work. See the research on gender bias in communication and what leaders can do about it. - [The Hidden Barriers AANHPI Women Face at Work](https://leanin.org/articles/op-ed/the-hidden-barriers-aanhpi-women-face-at-work/): AANHPI women have the lowest VP-level promotion rates of any group of women. Sue Ann Hong-Whitaker explains what's driving it and how to change it. - [How the Manosphere Is Hurting Its Own Cause](https://leanin.org/articles/op-ed/the-manosphere-is-hurting-men/): The manosphere pushes retrograde ideas about masculinity, but research shows this kind of backlash to gender progress ultimately hurts men most. - [Men Are Growing More Uncomfortable Mentoring Women](https://leanin.org/articles/op-ed/the-number-of-men-who-are-uncomfortable-mentoring-women-is-growing/): New research shows more men are avoiding mentoring women at work. Sheryl Sandberg and Marc Pritchard on why this threatens workplace equality. - [The AANHPI Pay Gap: 83 Cents on the Dollar](https://leanin.org/articles/op-ed/the-pay-gap-that-too-few-people-are-talking-about/): AANHPI women earn 83 cents for every dollar paid to white men — a gap masked by high earners. Meet the leader working to close it, community by community. - [Why Women's Leadership Matters More in the Age of AI](https://leanin.org/articles/op-ed/womens-leadership-ai/): AI can't replicate communication, empathy, or ethical judgment, the strengths that position women to lead in an AI-powered workplace. ## Articles: Research Findings Analysis of new research on women in the workplace and gender equity. - [Research Findings on Women in the Workplace](https://leanin.org/articles/findings/): Lean In research findings on women in the workplace including the broken rung, gender bias, women of color, and what drives inequality. - [50 Years of Women's Progress: How Far We've Come](https://leanin.org/articles/findings/50-years-womens-of-womens-progress/): Change happens slowly and unevenly. Look back at 50 years of women's progress — the wins, the immense challenges, and how far we still have to go. - [Men Are Twice as Likely to Use AI in Job Interviews](https://leanin.org/articles/findings/ai-job-search-data-women/): New Lean In research: men are twice as likely as women to use AI in job interviews. See the data on the gap and how to use AI without disqualifying yourself. - [Women Use AI Less at Work and Get Less Credit](https://leanin.org/articles/findings/ai-women-gender-gap-data/): Lean In research finds women use AI at work less often than men and receive less recognition for it. See the key data on the growing AI gender gap. - [Broken Rung Factsheet: Stats on the Gender Promotion Gap](https://leanin.org/articles/findings/broken-rung/): The broken rung is the #1 barrier to gender parity in leadership. See the data on why women fall behind at the first promotion and what companies can do. - [Why Gen Z Women Are Not Opting Out of Leadership](https://leanin.org/articles/findings/gen-z-women-leadership-ambition/): New Lean In research shows Gen Z women want leadership when companies show they want them. See the data on ambition and what employers must offer. - [Gen Z Women and Leadership: Lean In Factsheet](https://leanin.org/articles/findings/gen-z-women-leadership-factsheet/): More Gen Z women would seek leadership if they believed companies wanted them. Get the data on ambition, promotion desire, and what employers must offer. - [Women in the Workplace: Global Findings](https://leanin.org/articles/findings/imagine-if-they-got-support-this-could-be-a-womans-world/): New McKinsey data reveals women face a broken rung in India, Nigeria, and Kenya. See what drives the gender gap and what companies can do to close it. - [Interrupted at Work? Women and Gender Bias](https://leanin.org/articles/findings/interrupted-at-work-youre-not-alone/): Women are twice as likely as men to be interrupted or spoken over at work. See what the research shows and what you can do about it. - [Lean In Circles Double Your Chances of a Raise](https://leanin.org/articles/findings/lean-in-circles-data-effectiveness/): New data shows Lean In Circles double your chances of a raise and boost promotions, leadership roles, and career growth. See how peer mentorship pays off. - [How to Talk to Girls About Gender Bias](https://leanin.org/articles/findings/parents-are-talking-with-their-girls-about-gender-biasbut-are-they-having-the-right-conversations/): Most parents talk to their daughters about gender bias, but few have the harder conversations. Learn what girls need to hear and how to start the discussion. - [The AI Gender Gap: How Women Can Break Through](https://leanin.org/articles/findings/the-ai-gender-gap/): New Lean In research finds men use AI at work 22% more than women. Learn why the gap exists, what's at stake, and how women can build AI fluency now. - [The Extra Step Women Take to Become CEO](https://leanin.org/articles/findings/the-extra-step-many-women-take-to-become-ceo/): New Lean In research reveals the extra step women take to become CEO that men don't. See the data on the leadership gap and what companies can do. - [The Hidden Challenges Younger Women Face at Work](https://leanin.org/articles/findings/the-hidden-challenges-of-younger-women-at-work-face/): Younger women face ageism, sexual harassment, and promotion barriers at the same rates as older women. See the research and what companies must do. - [Women and AI: The Real Risk Is Not Using It](https://leanin.org/articles/findings/the-real-risk-with-ai-not-using-it/): The gender gap in AI adoption is real. Here's how women can make sure they're not left behind as AI reshapes work, hiring, and career opportunities. - [Housework, Fertility Rates and Gender Equality](https://leanin.org/articles/findings/the-surprising-connection-between-housework-and-fertility-rates/): Countries where men share housework have higher fertility rates. See what Nobel economist Claudia Goldin's research reveals about domestic labor. - [Ageism at Work Hits Young Women Hardest](https://leanin.org/articles/findings/the-workplace-doesnt-take-you-women-seriously-now-theyre-fighting-back/): Ageism hits young women hardest—they face bias around competence and credibility that men their age don't. See the research and how women are pushing back. - [What Happens When Companies Support Black Women](https://leanin.org/articles/findings/what-happens-when-companies-support-black-women/): Black women are among the most motivated and qualified employees, yet face the worst broken rung of any group. See the data and learn how to be a better ally. - [Broken Rung: What It Is and Why It Matters for Women](https://leanin.org/articles/findings/what-is-the-broken-rung/): Broken rung: the #1 barrier to women's advancement. Learn why women fall behind at the first step to manager—and what organizations can do to close the gap. - [Maternal Bias Is the Strongest Form of Gender Bias](https://leanin.org/articles/findings/whats-the-strongest-form-of-gender-bias/): Motherhood triggers false assumptions that women are less committed to their careers. See the research on maternal bias and its real impact on working mothers. - [How to Find Companies That Support Women at Work](https://leanin.org/articles/findings/which-companies-support-women-at-work/): Learn the key signs a company genuinely supports women, from leadership representation to sponsorship programs and flexible work policies. - [Why Ambition and Failure Go Hand in Hand](https://leanin.org/articles/findings/why-ambition-and-failure-go-hand-in-hand/): Women fear failure more than men, and they're judged more harshly for it. See what the research shows and how to overcome your fear of failure. - [Self-Efficacy in Teen Girls: How to Build It](https://leanin.org/articles/findings/why-self-efficacy-mattersand-how-to-build-it-in-your-girls/): Self-efficacy is a key driver of resilience, confidence, and success in teen girls. Learn 5 actionable strategies parents can use to nurture it. - [Why We Keep Raising Our Voice for Women's Rights](https://leanin.org/articles/findings/why-we-keep-raising-our-voice-for-womens-rights/): The fight for reproductive rights is far from over. See the data on abortion bans and why women's right to choose remains central to gender equality. - [Why Young Women Aren't Opting Out of Ambitious Careers](https://leanin.org/articles/findings/young-women-arent-opting-out-theyre-opting-for-better/): 92% of women under 30 want to be promoted — more than men. Young women are the most ambitious group Lean In has ever studied. Here's what companies must do. ## Articles: Career Tips How-to advice on negotiation, promotions, leadership, mentorship, and other workplace situations. - [Tips for Women at Work: Leadership and Equality](https://leanin.org/articles/tips/): Practical tips for women on leadership, mentorship, pay equity, raising girls to be leaders, and achieving equality at work and at home. - [How to Raise Girls to Be Confident and Empowered](https://leanin.org/articles/tips/4-things-all-mentors-and-mentees-should-know/): Research-backed tips for raising girls to be confident, curious, and empowered—from encouraging healthy risk-taking to teaching girls the value of failure. - [4 Ways to Help Your Girls Set Bold Goals](https://leanin.org/articles/tips/4-ways-to-help-your-girls-set-bold-and-healthy-goals/): Girls face unique hurdles when it comes to goal-setting. Here are four ways adults can help girls build courageous, healthy goals that support their growth. - [Accelerate Your Career: Research-Backed Steps](https://leanin.org/articles/tips/7-steps-to-accelerate-your-career/): Research-backed strategies to help women advance faster at work. Build visibility, earn sponsorship, and take the steps that lead to promotion. - [Mentor and Mentee Tips Every Woman Should Know](https://leanin.org/articles/tips/7-steps-to-build-leadership-skills/): Good mentorship is a two-way street. Get research-backed tips for mentors and mentees to build relationships that actually advance careers. - [How to Succeed as a Working Mother](https://leanin.org/articles/tips/7-ways-to-advance-your-career-as-a-working-mother/): Mothers face real bias at work. Get research-backed steps to stay visible, navigate the motherhood penalty, and keep advancing your career. - [How to Build Leadership Skills for Women](https://leanin.org/articles/tips/building-your-leadership-skills/): Learn research-backed strategies to build leadership skills, increase your visibility at work, and get recognized for the contributions you're already making. - [Celebrate the Ambition of Working Mothers](https://leanin.org/articles/tips/celebrate-the-ambition-of-women-at-work/): Working mothers are more ambitious than women overall, yet maternal bias holds them back. See the data and learn how to support moms at work. - [How to Find a Mentor at Work—and Why You Need a Sponsor](https://leanin.org/articles/tips/find-a-mentor-and-sponsor/): Learn how to find a mentor at work—and why you need a sponsor even more. Research-backed strategies to build the relationships that drive promotions. - [How to Get Promoted: 7 Steps for Women](https://leanin.org/articles/tips/getting-promoted/): Learn how to get promoted at work with research-backed strategies to build your case, increase visibility, and advocate for yourself. - [Girls and AI: Preparing Teen Girls for the Future of Work](https://leanin.org/articles/tips/girls-and-ai-future-of-work/): 86% of jobs most at risk from AI are held by women. Learn which careers will grow and how to prepare the girls in your life to lead in the AI era. - [Help Your Girls Speak Up at School](https://leanin.org/articles/tips/help-girls-speak-up-confidence-school/): From classroom discussions to real-world challenges, discover how to help girls strengthen their voice, embrace mistakes, and speak up with courage. - [How Men Can Support Their Partners at Home](https://leanin.org/articles/tips/how-men-can-support-their-partners/): Couples who share housework and support each other's careers are happier and stronger. Get practical tips for building a truly equal partnership. - [How to Be a Feminist Dad: Raising Equal Kids](https://leanin.org/articles/tips/how-to-be-a-feminist-dad/): Feminist dads raise healthier, more successful kids. 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Learn 5 ways adults can help them expand their definition of leadership and step into their power. - [No Equality at Work Without Equality at Home](https://leanin.org/articles/tips/no-equality-at-work-without-equality-at-home/): Women have more power in the C-suite than ever, but housework inequality hasn't budged. See the data and what it means for workplace equality. - [Performance Review After Maternity Leave](https://leanin.org/articles/tips/performance-review-after-maternity-leave/): Managing a performance review after a hard six months with a new baby? Get advice on giving yourself credit and reframing the conversation. - [Public Speaking Anxiety: Why It's Different for Women](https://leanin.org/articles/tips/public-speaking-anxiety-women/): Women face gender bias when speaking in public, from interruptions to harsher judgment. Get research-backed tactics for building presenting confidence. - [Raising Resilient Girls: A Growth Mindset Guide](https://leanin.org/articles/tips/raising-resilient-girls-how-to-foster-a-growth-mindset/): A growth mindset is crucial for girls, leading to improvements in learning and emotional resilience. Empower your girl to see challenges as opportunities. - [How to Be a Role Model for Girls](https://leanin.org/articles/tips/role-model/): Girls look to the women in their lives for cues about how to think and act. Get practical tips for inspiring the next generation of female leaders. - [Hidden Rules of Work Every Young Woman Should Know](https://leanin.org/articles/tips/the-hidden-rules-of-work-every-young-woman-should-know-before-starting-her-career/): In school the rules are clear, but at work they aren't — and ambiguity favors men. 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