Lean In Stories

Stories from Women and Men who have Leaned In.

Stevana Case

A professional gamer takes her career to the next level when she takes a risk on a challenging position.

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Stevana Case

Senior Account Executive

Steve Howe

Outstanding women performers often want to trust the system — but they also have to stand up for themselves.

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Steve Howe

Managing Partner

Stuart Williams

One man choses to lean in and open up new possibilities.

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Stuart Williams

Entrepreneur

Sue Hesse

An entrepreneur sells her own company and seeks to help others grow their businesses worldwide.

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Sue Hesse

Peer Group Advocate

Sue Stockdale

Inspired by an impossible challenge, one woman takes on an impossible feat.

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Sue Stockdale

Polar Adventurer

Susan Ben-Moshe

A long-term, incumbent mayor faces down her fears and her opponent.

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Susan Ben-Moshe

Social Worker

Susan Carson

Inspired by other women in business, one professional charts her own path.

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Susan Carson

Speaker & Scientist

Susan Gonzales

Lessons from the past help a motivated executive gamble on a brighter future.

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Susan Gonzales

Community Engagement

Susan McPherson

After dealing with tough circumstances, a resourceful executive finds a new path.

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Susan McPherson

SVP & Director

Susan Stalnecker

A driven executive learns that leaning in sometimes means stepping back.

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Susan Stalnecker

Vice President, Hospitality

Susannah Rose Stokes

A U.S. Marine Corps officer shares her lean in story from Afghanistan.

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Susannah Rose Stokes

1st Lieutenant, United States Marine Corps

Susie Wolff

A race car driver continues to pursue her dreams and defy her critics.

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Susie Wolff

Race Car Driver

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