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What We Do
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  We support a global community in over 160 countries that is committed to building a more equal world
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  We run public awareness campaigns focused on topics critical to advancing women
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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.

Toshihiko Irisumi

One man sets out to tackle gender inequality in Japan.

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Toshihiko Irisumi

Founder & CEO

Tracey Solomon

After a job offer is revoked, a young woman learns an important lesson in self-worth.

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Retail Entrepreneur

Tracy Britt

Ignoring the traditional path, one woman chooses to follow the road less travelled.

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Financial Assistant

Ty-Licia Hooker

A young woman finds her voice and uses it to inspire a new generation of leaders.

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Ty-Licia Hooker

Co-Founder of the Summer Success and Leadership Academy, University of the Pacific

Tyra Banks

An aspiring filmmaker's future is forever changed by a librarian, a catwalk and a golden opportunity.

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CEO, Producer & Model

Uma Rani

An executive recalls growing up in a small town in India and falling in love with computers.

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Senior Vice President, SAP

Ursula M. Burns

Despite early disadvantages, a young woman finds her footing in the field of engineering.

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Ursula M. Burns

Chairman & CEO

Vanessa Floyd

An ambitious woman starts her career in politics.

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Intern

Vanessa Lawson

A team is asked to create an important new department for their fast-growing company.

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Senior Facilitation Developer

Vanessa Loder

Unsatisfied with money and prestige at work, one woman learned to follow her heart.

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Founder & CEO

Vanessa Wiseman

A daughter reflects on the career lessons she has learned from her mother.

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Vanessa Wiseman

Public Information Officer

Verena Delius

Presented with a choice opportunity, one mother chooses to lean in.

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CEO

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

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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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