• About
    • Who We Are
    • People
    • Press
    • Careers
    • Corporate Partners
  • Trainings
  • Resources
  • Research
  • Donate
  • Events
Sign up 
Girls Leadership
  • About
    • Who We Are
    • People
    • Press
    • Careers
    • Corporate Partners
  • Trainings
  • Resources
  • Research
  • Donate
  • Events
  • Sign up 

Dads

4.19.15

What Will People Think of Me?

Rachel Simmons, Girls Leadership Co-Founder

positive risk taking is a muscle girls need to flex

What if I do it wrong? What will other people think of me? What if I look stupid? These are the thoughts that race through too many girls’ minds when they imagine taking a risk. What does it mean to take a risk? We think it’s when you try something new or unfamiliar, where there’s …

Read more ›
493
SHARES

Comments 0

3.4.15

Raising Confident Girls: What About Dads?

Rachel Simmons, Girls Leadership Co-Founder

The myth goes something like this: If you’re a guy, you can’t possibly understand girl drama. Better leave that stuff to moms, right? Wrong. Not only do dads “get” girls – dads also bring unique assets to parenting them. Research shows that girls whose fathers are positively involved in their lives tend to have higher …

Read more ›
1.3k
SHARES

Comments 1

  • About
  • Trainings
  • Events
  • Resources
  • Research
  • Careers
  • Contact Us
  • Press
  • Financials & Reports
Icon / Social / Instagram RSS Group 5 Youtube Bluesky Icon / Social / Facebook Facebook
GuideStar logo
Girls Leadership
1675 7th Street #24423
Oakland, CA 94615
(866) 744-9102
© Girls Leadership 2026

Before you leave

Sign up for our newsletter to receive our free tools and resources.

This form needs Javascript to display, which your browser doesn't support. Sign up here instead