๐ Lean In
- Lean In Circles โ Peer-led leadership groups that foster skill-building, support, and growth; members often see promotions and raises at twice the rate of others.
- ๐ย leanin.org/circlesย
- Leadership Guides & Research โ Offers articles, tips, op-eds, and guides on confidence, bias, negotiation, mentorship, and moreโspecialized by career stage, gender, and role.
- ๐ leanin.org
Catalyst
- Inclusive Leadership Resources โ Insightful articles, toolkits, and research on inclusive leadership practices that drive team performance and innovation.
- ๐ catalyst.org/insights/featured/inclusive-leadership
- Women in Leadership Research โ Detailed reports and insights on evolving leadership programs, CEO representation, board diversity, and more.
- ๐ catalyst.org/insights/2025/leadership-development-for-women
Harvard Business Review (HBR)
- Leadership & Gender โ Features the latest studies, strategies, and guidance on leadership, gender bias, managing teams, and mid-career development.
๐ hbr.org/topic/leadership - ๐ hbr.org/topic/gender
McKinsey & Company
- Women in the Workplace โ Annual flagship report (2025 edition) with in-depth data on sponsorship, ambition gaps, career progression, and organizational practices.
๐ mckinsey.com/our-insights/women-in-the-workplace
Forbes
- Executive Pipeline Strategies โ High-level insights into succession planning, sponsorship, bias awareness, and flexible policies to boost womenโs leadership representation.
๐ forbes.com/blog/building-a-stronger-executive-pipeline-with-women
- Leadership Lessons from Female Influencers โ Profiles and learnings from powerful women across industries, such as SXSW leaders, CEOs, and cultural icons.
๐ forbes.com/sites/laureldonnellan/2026/04/01/leadership-lessons-from-five-women-including-jane-fonda-from-austins-sxsw-innovation-conference-2026
Thunderbird School (ASU)
- โ14 Favorite Resources for Women in Leadership Rolesโ โ An overview of conferences, forums, podcasts, books, and lifelong learning opportunities tailored for women leaders.
๐ thunderbird.asu.edu/thought-leadership/insights/resources-for-women-in-leadership-roles
WBENC (Womenโs Business Enterprise National Council)
- Leadership Council & Programs โ Executive education, networking, mentorship, and growth opportunities designed for women business owners and leaders.
๐ wbenc.org/programs - ๐ wbenc.org/programs/wbenc-lift-ceo-catalyst
MIT Professional Education
- Women in Leadership: Becoming an Agent of Change โ An online certificate providing tools, frameworks, and strategies to accelerate equity and inclusion in organizations.
๐ professionalprograms.mit.edu/online-program-women-in-leadership
Women Lead Well
- Free Leadership Tools โ Downloadable resources including burnout recovery checklists, leadership values worksheets, development challenges, and more designed for women in leadership.
๐ womenleadwell.net/free-resources
U.S. Department of Labor, Women’s Bureau: Find resources, data and topics related to the interests of working women.
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/wb
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