Lean In

Too many women know what it feels like to have their expertise quietly questioned. Sometimes it's subtle – being interrupted, talked over, or someone re-explaining the point you just made. These moments might seem small, but they add up – and women deal with them far more often than men. These everyday forms of disrespect make it harder for women to speak up, take risks, and surface concerns at work. Facing bias at work can feel isolating—but you don’t have to navigate it on your own. Lean In Circles give women a space to share their experiences, support one another, and grow their careers. To join a Circle, head to LeanIn.Org/Circles.

Lean In Girls is partnering with #InternationalWomensDay to build girls’ confidence and skills, and help them see themselves as leaders. This year’s IWD theme is #GiveToGain, so we’re giving you access to one of our most popular Lean In Girls sessions on challenging stereotypes. The session gives girls the tools they need to recognize stereotypes, think critically about them, and counter them with accurate self-descriptions. Download the guide now and get everything you need to run a fun and successful empowering session. bit.ly/4aGrggw

Statements like these exemplify some of the unfair experiences Black Women face in the workplace. For #BlackHistoryMonth, we’re breaking down why these types of comments are so damaging: “Wow, you’re so articulate.” ➡️Comments like these rely on the false stereotype that Black people aren’t intelligent or well-spoken. Assumptions like that can shape who gets opportunities and who doesn’t. “Can I touch your hair?” ➡️This question singles Black women out as if they’re different or an outsider, which can leave them feeling self-conscious or on guard. “She didn’t look professional.” Unfair judgments around Black women’s natural hair or appearance still cost jobs and promotions. Comments like these aren’t harmless – they’re demeaning and cost Black women career-shaping opportunities every single day.

Bias doesn’t always show up loudly – sometimes it cuts someone off mid-sentence. When women are talked over, their ideas get lost, their authority takes a hit, and over time, it sends a message about whose voice matters. If you see it happen, step in: 🗣️ “Let her finish speaking.” 🗣️ “I want to go back to her point.” If you’re leading the meeting, set the tone and make space: 🔁 “Let’s hear from everyone.” 🙋🏽 “What’s your take, [Name]?” Save this for your next meeting.

This Valentine’s Day, let’s lead with heart. The kind of leadership rooted in empathy, collaboration, and courage. Leading with heart isn’t soft. It’s what the world needs more of right now, and it’s the kind of leadership we want girls to grow into. Learn how we support girls to lead their way in the comment below. 💜

Leadership doesn’t look just one way, and when girls only see one version, too many count themselves out. But leadership can be collaborative. Creative. Reflective. Quiet. Bold. And everything in between.⁠ ⁠ Educators play a powerful role in helping girls see that there are many ways to lead. Our free Lean In Girls curriculum makes it easy to bring that reframe into the classroom.⁠ 💜

2016 wasn’t just a year we remember. It was a turning point. Across pop culture, sports, film, and collective action, women reshaped what power looked like on screen, on the world stage, and in the stories we told about leadership, ambition, and voice. These moments didn’t happen in isolation. They reflected a broader shift toward visibility, representation, and shared power. Swipe through some of the feminist pop culture moments that helped define the year. Which ones stayed with you, and which moments did we miss?

#InternationalWomensDay isn’t just about celebrating women; it’s about supporting them. Resources that spark conversation, reflection, and collective action can help teams and communities go further together. Order your #IWD2026 Event Pack resources while stock lasts: bit.ly/IWDpacks #IWD #LeanIn #GiveToGain

No one gets here alone. Tag the women who’ve had your back along the way. ⬇️ Want that kind of support in your career? #LeanInCircles bring women together to learn, grow, and lead—together. Start your Circle at the link in the comments below. #FurtherTogetherInCircles

Our culture continually tells women they can’t “have it all” while telling men they can. And every so often, we come up with new language for that old idea, like “tradwife.” Every person should be able to make the choices they are able to make and we should all support those choices. But no woman should be made to feel like working — something most women have to do — makes her a worse wife or mother.