An initiative of the Sandberg Goldberg Bernthal Family Foundation, LeanIn.Org helps women achieve their ambitions and work to create an equal world. LeanIn.Org offers inspiration and support through an online community, free education materials, and Lean In Circles, small groups of peers who meet regularly to learn and grow together. The Lean In community includes more than two million women and men and 100,000 Lean In Circles in 180 countries. The Sandberg Goldberg Bernthal Family Foundation, which also runs OptionB.Org, and the Dave Goldberg Scholars Program, is a private operating nonprofit organization under IRS section 501(c)(3).
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As our CEO, Rachel Schall Thomas, made clear, we need to continue to invest in women. It’s the only path to a workplace that is truly fair and meritocratic – which is far from where we are today. At Lean In, we remain deeply committed to this work. Read Rachel’s full LinkedIn post below. ⬇️ #InternationalWomensDay #IWD2025 #WomensHistoryMonth
Co-founder & CEO of LeanIn.Org and OptionB.Org
When girls believe in their leadership abilities, it is easier for them to see themselves as leaders. But too often, we don’t celebrate girls when they take a collaborative and empathetic approach to leading—as if this style of leadership doesn’t count. When a girl stands up for someone being teased or invites a new student to sit with her at lunch, they shouldn’t just hear that it was a “nice” thing to do. They should know that values like being compassionate and caring are key traits of successful leaders. Inspire your girl to lead her way by signing her up for our popular Lean In Girls online session, Lean Into Your Leadership Strength. In this one-hour session, girls expand their view of what leadership looks like and learn to recognize and celebrate their leadership strengths. They will be guided through interactive activities that spark reflection on “traditional” leaders and then learn how to identify their own strengths from their everyday actions. Register now: https://bit.ly/3DrcBZV
No one ever questions whether fatherhood and a career can coexist. But for moms, the debate never ends. #motherhoodpenalty
#MondayReminder: Paying women fairly isn’t just a “women’s issue”—it’s an economic and social imperative. When women succeed, businesses thrive, families do better, and economies grow stronger. Equal pay isn’t just the right thing to do—it’s the smart thing to do. Art by @equalitycantwait
Today we’re honoring Supreme Court Justice #RuthBaderGinsburg on what would have been her 92nd birthday. She was a trailblazer who shattered barriers and fought tirelessly for gender equality. Her legacy lives on in every woman who stands up for her rights.
We want to hear from you in the comments: which iconic group of women from pop culture would you want to have as your #LeanInCircle, and why? Lean In Circles provides a space for women to come together to learn new skills, support each other, and be unapologetically ambitious. Learn more about joining a Circle here: https://bit.ly/3Vqo2pu
Actions speak louder than words. If companies want to show that they care about their women employees this #WomensHistoryMonth, they can start by ensuring we’re paid fairly. ✍️ Written by as_king_
Women-owned businesses are fueling the economy—and they’re not slowing down. Over the past five years, women-led businesses in the U.S. have grown faster than men’s, creating 1.4 million jobs and generating nearly $600 billion in revenue. 💵 But the biggest shift? Women are breaking into industries where they’ve long been underrepresented—construction, plumbing, and carpentry—adding 15,000 new businesses in home services in 2024 alone. This is progress worth celebrating. 🎉 Yet, barriers remain. Click the link below to learn more. ⬇️
Leadership doesn’t just look like being the loudest voice in the room. It can also be about empathy, collaboration, and lifting others up. We encourage caregivers to look for and celebrate all the ways their girl leads every day — from inviting a new student to sit with them at lunch to taking charge on a school project. Sign your girl up for one of our online leadership sessions, where girls learn how to expand their view of leadership and recognize and celebrate their leadership strengths. Register here: https://bit.ly/3QOFOB0
According to our #WomenInTheWorkplace10 report, women today are just as likely to experience disrespectful comments that treat them as outsiders as they were five years ago. Women of color, in particular, continue to deal with more of these demeaning interactions, which can erode their sense of belonging and make it harder to bring their whole selves to work. Do these experiences resonate with you? We want to hear your stories in the comments below. ⬇️ To learn more about the distinct challenges women of color face, read our #WomenInTheWorkplace10 report at leanin.org/wiw.