I recently became interested in the "Lean In" community after a friend recommended that I read "Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead."
For the women who may like to get involved, here is some information about the organization (taken from their Facebook page):
About
Lean In is a global community committed to offering women the encouragement and support to lean in to their ambitions.
Mission
Our mission is to create a global community dedicated to encouraging women to lean in to their ambitions.
Description
Lean In supports women in 3 important ways:
Community
We want all women to have the confidence and know-how to achieve their goals. This starts with an active and supportive community. Each day we’ll encourage an open exchange of ideas and information. We will also share Lean In Stories—short narratives of moments in life when we choose to “lean in” or “lean back” intended to inspire, teach and connect us.
Education
We offer a growing library of free online lectures on topics including leadership and communication. Produced in partnership with the Clayman Institute for Gender Studies at Stanford University and other well-known experts, these lectures offer women practical skills they can apply in their daily lives.
Circles
Lean In Circles are small groups that meet monthly to encourage and support each other in an atmosphere of confidentiality and trust. We provide the materials and support to run a successful Circle, including online spaces that make it easy for members to stay up-to-date and connected. Circles are powered by Mightybell, the first network of private groups.
If we talk openly about the challenges women face and work together, we can change the trajectory of women and create a better world for all of us.
Community
We want all women to have the confidence and know-how to achieve their goals. This starts with an active and supportive community. Each day we’ll encourage an open exchange of ideas and information. We will also share Lean In Stories—short narratives of moments in life when we choose to “lean in” or “lean back” intended to inspire, teach and connect us.
Education
We offer a growing library of free online lectures on topics including leadership and communication. Produced in partnership with the Clayman Institute for Gender Studies at Stanford University and other well-known experts, these lectures offer women practical skills they can apply in their daily lives.
Circles
Lean In Circles are small groups that meet monthly to encourage and support each other in an atmosphere of confidentiality and trust. We provide the materials and support to run a successful Circle, including online spaces that make it easy for members to stay up-to-date and connected. Circles are powered by Mightybell, the first network of private groups.
If we talk openly about the challenges women face and work together, we can change the trajectory of women and create a better world for all of us.
To learn more, please visit:
https://www.facebook.com/leanincommunity
Book:
Lean In: Women, Work and the Will to Lead
Sheryl Sandberg
My Mom gave me this book for graduation! I have heard it's great, and I am planning on reading it as soon as I have some free time. While browsing through the Facebook page I noticed a post about how much women make in the U.S. compared to men. The information was shocking. For every dollar earned by a white man, a white woman earns $0.77, a black woman earns $0.69 and a Latina earns $0.57. It is crazy to think this kind of difference still exists.
ReplyDeleteThis is really cool. I think I may definitely take a look at reading the book. It is very important to bridge the gap.
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