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Lean In Stories

Stories from Women and Men who have Leaned In.

Nancy Peretsman

An investor makes a crucial mistake and learns a valuable lesson.

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Nancy Peretsman

Managing Director

Nanette Lepore

A fashion designer has trouble getting hired -- so she hires herself and starts her own business.

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Fashion Designer

Naomi Gleit

A persistent product manager creates her own destiny by developing her own role at a fast-growing company.

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Product Manager, Growth

Natalie Rios

When a startup shifts direction, so does the role of a key employee.

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Community Outreach Manager

Natasha Cobb

After being told that she can't move up in her company, one woman decides to move over.

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Senior Project Manager

Neelie Kroes

An assertive leader refuses to compromise her beliefs, and in return, receives respect.

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European Commission

Nell Scovell

Persistence (and a Japanese toy) lands a talented comedian the gig of a lifetime.

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Writer, TV & Magazines

Nerissa Holder Hall

A driven student finds her own way into a prestigious program.

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Nerissa Holder Hall

Media & Tech Entrepreneur

Nian Abdulla Ahmed

Nian recounts her imprisonment in Iraq for protesting the regime—and how she followed her dreams once she was home.

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Nian Abdulla Ahmed

Human Resources, Asiacell

Nicholle DeLorez

Pregnancy complications lead one woman to rethink her work environment.

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Nicholle DeLorez

Vice President & Homemaker

Nicola Mendelsohn

After almost a century of male leadership, an organization taps a woman to take her seat at the head of the table.

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Nicola Mendelsohn

Advertising Executive

Nicole Bleidistel

A step into the ancient unknown teaches one students lessons of a lifetime.

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Nicole Bleidistel

Student

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Learn and grow

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

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