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Girl Power Advice from America's Soccer Pioneers
We sat down with soccer greats Mia Hamm, Julie Foudy & Brandi Chastain to talk women, sports and how the two are intertwined to make great leaders.
'I Am Not a Victim': Leaning Into a Tragedy
Debra Fine was shot five times in the mass shooting at Santa Monica College. What the experience taught her about strength, womanhood, and herself.
What a Tampon Ad Has to Do With Leadership
A new, surprisingly hilarious tampon ad called Camp Gyno sheds light on the cultural roots of the stubbornly persistent leadership gap.
Sheryl Sandberg to Teachers: 'You Are Training Future Leaders'
Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg -- the author of Lean In -- addresses teachers at an annual education conference called Edmodocon.
Women Lean In Worldwide
Author and activist Zainab Salbi on how women across the globe are leaning in to speak their truth.
Stay-at-Home-Dads: We are Leading Men
Forget the rubbish that men should always be the “heads of household." Stay-at-home dad Clay Parker on why he is proud to hold the title.
Eight Tips for Timid Negotiators
Negotiation expert Becky Shambaugh on the art of asking for what you deserve.
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Toy Stories
Italian photographer Gabriele Galimberti’s project Toy Stories showcases photos of children from around the world with their prized possesions—their toys.
Trailblazing Women You May Not Know (But Should): Figure Skater Mabel Fairbanks
Each week, the Lean In tumblr will spotlight women who made a lasting mark on the world — yet didn’t always end up in the history books. This week we celebrate Mabel Fairbanks, the first African American inducted into the US Figure Skating Hall of Fame.
"We are still here. We remain."
November is American Indian Heritage month. Did you know that there are at least 562 federally recognized tribal nations in the U.S.? Matika Wilbur is attempting to photograph every one.
Who Said Girls Can't Jump?
First there was the struggle to make women’s ski jumping an Olympic sport. Now the American team just wants to win.
These Images of Female Athletes Are Unbelievable
Howard Schatz's photos of athletes at their physical peak remind us of the strength and diversity of women's bodies.
Himalaya girl power: Treks 'by women, for women'
After striking out in the male-dominated trekking business, three sisters strike out on their own to lead women-only treks
Afghanistan's Skater Girls
Forget sk8er boiz. These are the skater girls of Afghanistan.
