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Resources for Lean In Circles

Browse our library of educational videos, expert talks, and discussion guides which touch on important topics such as gender bias, mentorship, and negotiation.

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Building confidence

How to own the room

These practical exercises help you become a more charismatic speaker who can win over any audience.

Acceptance and healing

In this video, Bozoma talks about how she was able to find healing after the deaths of her husband and baby daughter.

How to be an authentic leader and bring your whole self to work

TaskRabbit CEO Stacy Brown-Philpot explains why you’ll benefit from being your authentic self at work and talks about the best ways to do it.

Communicating with Confidence

Many people think of confidence as a feeling. But in reality it’s a set of behaviors that you can change and improve over time.

Harnessing the Power of Stories

Learn to tell stories that advocate for your ideas and bring others along with you.

Taming Adrenaline: Overcoming Speaking Anxiety

Understand the causes of speaking anxiety to help you overcome fear in meetings, presentations, and other high-stakes situations.

Taming Adrenaline: On-the-Spot Remedies

Engage in these four physical behaviors to reduce adrenaline in the moment.

Taming Adrenaline: Tells of Nervousness

Learn the “tells” of nervousness to help you project confidence on the outside even if you’re feeling anxious inside.

Taming Adrenaline: Long-Term Strategies

Gain confidence in your ability to perform under pressure with these long-term strategies.

Managing Difficult Conversations

Learn how to achieve shared goals while remaining true to yourself, even when the stakes are high.

Power Posing: Change Your Body to Change Your Mind

Learn how to use your body to increase your confidence and personal presence

How to Manage Your Inner Critic

Learn three easy techniques to help you get on top of that “Evil DJ” inside your head!

Allow Yourself to Be Brilliant

Often, the main obstacle blocking us from realizing our full potential is ourselves

Challenging gender bias

What Works for Women at Work Part 1: Prove It Again

Ever feel like you have to prove yourself more than men? Learn tactics for demonstrating your competence.

What Works for Women at Work Part 2: The Tightrope

Learn how to navigate the tightrope between between being perceived as too “masculine” and too “feminine”

What Works for Women at Work Part 3: Maternal Wall

Learn how to navigate assumptions that are often triggered by motherhood

What Works for Women at Work Part 4: Tug of War

Gender bias can fuel conflict amongst women. Learn to navigate this form of bias—and help others do so.

After #MeToo—How men and women can work together for change

In this funny and inspiring video, Joanne Lipman shares insights from her acclaimed book That’s What She Said: What Men Need to Know (and Women Need to Tell Them) About Working Together.

TED Talk: “We Should All Be Feminists”

Renowned Nigerian novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie offers a new definition of feminism rooted in inclusion and awareness.

TED Talk: “What Does My Headscarf Mean to You?”

Learn how implicit bias affects the way we understand the world and how we treat others.

TED Talk with Sheryl Sandberg: “Why We Have Too Few Women Leaders”

Why aren’t there more women in leadership? Get the facts in the TED Talk behind Lean In.

TED Talk: “Why Gender Equality Is Good for Everyone–Men Included”

Equality between women and men is a win for all.

TED Talk: “How Movies Teach Manhood”

Colin Stokes discusses gender stereotypes in movies and calls for more role models that show the value of teamwork and respecting women.

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Activities & step-by-step guides
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Lead a Circle

Connection Resources

Connection activities help members share personal stories and get to know one another, tapping into your Circle’s ideas, experiences, and support. They’re an excellent addition to your Circle meetings every few months.

Your Childhood Self

Use childhood photos to help you connect with your younger and adult selves—and deepen trust within your Circle.

Lean In Bingo

Quickly exchange personal experiences and qualities—with an element of friendly competition.

Connection Cards

Connection Cards are like TableTopics for your Circle. You’ll use a deck of cards to answer questions and get to know one another—fast.

Leadership

Centered Leadership Part 1: Meaning

Learn how to find and live into your strengths.

Centered Leadership Part 2: Framing

Harness the power of framing to turn a challenging situation into a learning opportunity.

Centered Leadership Part 3: Connecting

Learn to build trust, create community, and take your first steps toward forging a sponsor relationship.

Centered Leadership Part 4: Engaging

Learn how you can overcome your fear, move into action, and take risks.

Centered Leadership Part 5: Energizing

Explore the sources of your energy and get strategies for reenergizing and managing work-life demands.

Leading your Circle

Kickoff meeting guide

If your group wants to dive right in, this guide will walk you through the process of setting goals for the Circle.

Other topics

TED Talk: “The Surprising Habits of Original Thinkers”

Wharton professor Adam Grant shares the defining characteristics of people who drive creativity and change in the world.

How to Win Over Mission-Critical Colleagues

Your coworkers have their own goals, priorities, and competing claims on their time. This guide will give you tools to bring others on board to help you meet your goals.

Centered Leadership: Peer Support Power Hour

This Peer Support Power Hour activity guides your Circle through the process of working together to come up with creative solutions to problems.

TED Talk: “My Year of Saying Yes to Everything”

Producer Shonda Rhimes shares the power of saying yes and how she rediscovered joy in what matters to her most.

Work/life balance

Planning for Equal Partnership

Get practical tips for strong communication with your partner, along with tactics for sharing responsibilities.

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