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'I Leaned In to Freshman Year': A Student's Advice for Overcoming High School Fears
The first day of high school was nerve-racking, writes 15-year-old Emily Spangler. Here's how she leaned into freshman year.
Back-to-School Wisdom from Chicago's Chancellor
There are no short cuts in life, writes Cheryl Hyman, the chancellor of Chicago’s community colleges. Her advice: set your goals high, work hard and don’t look back.
Today is Women's Equality Day
On the 93rd anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment--which granted women the right to vote--we honor the women who came before us. Follow along on Tumblr.
Smith President to Female Freshmen: Don’t Lean Back
The world is not gender-equal but college is strong preparation for making it so, writes Smith College President Kathleen McCartney.
Quietly Leaning In: An Introvert's Guide to Leadership
Jennifer Kahnweiler, author of The Introverted Leader, offers advice for how introverted women can tap their strengths to lean in.
Lean In Circles Number 7,000+
Five months after Lean In urged women to form empowerment circles, some 7,000 of those circles have been formed — in all 50 states and at least 50 countries. The Associated Press reports on the growth.
Girl Power Advice from America's Soccer Pioneers
We sat down with soccer greats Mia Hamm, Julie Foudy & Brandi Chastain to talk women, sports and how the two are intertwined to make great leaders.
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Toy Stories
Italian photographer Gabriele Galimberti’s project Toy Stories showcases photos of children from around the world with their prized possesions—their toys.
Trailblazing Women You May Not Know (But Should): Figure Skater Mabel Fairbanks
Each week, the Lean In tumblr will spotlight women who made a lasting mark on the world — yet didn’t always end up in the history books. This week we celebrate Mabel Fairbanks, the first African American inducted into the US Figure Skating Hall of Fame.
"We are still here. We remain."
November is American Indian Heritage month. Did you know that there are at least 562 federally recognized tribal nations in the U.S.? Matika Wilbur is attempting to photograph every one.
Who Said Girls Can't Jump?
First there was the struggle to make women’s ski jumping an Olympic sport. Now the American team just wants to win.
These Images of Female Athletes Are Unbelievable
Howard Schatz's photos of athletes at their physical peak remind us of the strength and diversity of women's bodies.
Himalaya girl power: Treks 'by women, for women'
After striking out in the male-dominated trekking business, three sisters strike out on their own to lead women-only treks
Afghanistan's Skater Girls
Forget sk8er boiz. These are the skater girls of Afghanistan.
