Lean In Stories

Stories from Women and Men who have Leaned In.

Suzanne Azzurro

Faced with more responsibility, an educator quickly learns how to be a leader.

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Suzanne Azzurro

Customer Service Representative

Sylvia Mallory

A talented director sets a passionate goal to elevate the status of women in the arts.

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Sylvia Mallory

Director & Producer

Sylvie Borghardt

After making an international move, one woman combines her education with her love for animals.

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Sylvie Borghardt

Dog Trainer

Tamara Abdel Jaber

An entrepreneur finds a mentor who helps her maximize her potential.

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Tamara Abdel Jaber

CEO, Technology Company

Tammy Livers

A trailblazer in the electrical industry on "crashing the glass ceiling."

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Tammy Livers

Vice President Sales RWDD

Tammy Norton

One couple shifts business and home responsibilities so the whole family can win.

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Tammy Norton

Managing Director

Tammy Tibbetts

A once-shy girl becomes a bold leader in social media and global education.

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Tammy Tibbetts

Social Media Entrepreneur

Tanja Prinzessin zu Waldeck

A new mom teams up with her partner to focus on what's important.

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Tanja Prinzessin zu Waldeck

CEO

Tanvi Gautam

A student learns to listen to her own heart above all else.

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Tanvi Gautam

Mom & Academic

Tanya C. Clemons

After being recruited by a major organization, a talented executive considers the value of the opportunity.

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Tanya C. Clemons

SVP & Chief Talent Officer

Tanya Mahoney

A busy mother finds her passion when she walks across the United States.

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Tanya Mahoney

Project Manager & Educator

Telle Whitney

Unexpected feedback inspires change and growth for a leader of a nonprofit.

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Telle Whitney

President & CEO

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