We all have women in our lives that inspire us. Our mothers, daughters and sisters. Our friends, coaches and teachers. Our favorite soccer players, computer programmers and thought leaders.
These women teach us how to code, how to shoot three pointers under pressure, how to deliver a flawless speech to a packed auditorium (imagining them in their underwear doesn’t work for everyone). There’s one thing they all have in common: they help us be more confident. And because confidence helps us turn our ideas into action, it’s an essential quality in helping us succeed.
Research shows that in order to close this confidence gap, girls need to see other successful women who do what they love. Whether it’s starting a business, joining the Army, being a construction foreman, playing sports in college or raising a family, having these role models and receiving encouragement from them assures girls that they can chase — and catch — their dreams. No matter how tough that might be, no matter what kind of obstacles get in the way.
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