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  We conduct the largest study on the state of women in corporate America
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Lean In Stories

Stories from Women and Men who have Leaned In.

Greg Allen

A developer uses technology to advocate for a better world.

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Developer

Gretchen DeKnikker

A strong-willed woman overcomes challenges to find success.

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Gretchen DeKnikker

Co-Founder & CMO

Gunnery Sergeant JoAnna Mendoza

A Marine on how she learned to sit at the table.

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Gunnery Sergeant JoAnna Mendoza

United States Marine Corps

Hannah Adams-Collier

One mom reflects on her decision to quit a lucrative position.

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Hannah Adams-Collier

Creative Director

Hannah Brencher

A young woman becomes inspired to help underprivileged girls succeed.

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Hannah Brencher

Millennial Communications Expert

Hardip Passananti

After a tragic loss, a mother of three leans in to her decision to return to work.

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Hardip Passananti

Intellectual Property Expert

Harriet Chebet Ng’ok

A finance professional returns to her roots and finds true meaning in her work.

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Harriet Chebet Ng’ok

Financial Consultant

Hayley Boesky

A banking exec on the times she leaned in -- and back -- in her career, and why she doesn't regret it one bit.

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Vice Chairman - Global Markets, Bank of America Merrill Lynch

Heather Hiles

A CEO stands up to her co-founder and sparks a professional evolution.

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Founder & CEO

Heather Pierce

A talented singer realizes that performance is not the only path to a musical life.

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Vocal Coach

Heather Spohr

Despite her doctor's recommendations, a mother follows her instincts and makes a life-changing decision.

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Writer & Philanthropist

Heather Stieglitz Kupersztoch

A young scientist draws strengths from family and mentors to blaze her own path.

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Heather Stieglitz Kupersztoch

Research Associate

More from LeanIn.Org

Join our global community

Start a Lean In Circle–a small group of friends or colleagues who meet regularly to support each other’s goals

Start a Circle

Expand your network

Women around the world are meeting in Lean In Chapters to create stronger networks and exchange ideas

Find a Chapter

Learn and grow

Build new skills–from public speaking to team-building–using these expert talks and career resources

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