Despite girls' sparkling resumes - including rates of college enrollment and high school grades that outstrip boys - sexism is a barrier that still leaves girls ambivalent about power. Opening doors has not amounted to ambition to lead for many of them, even those with options, networks, and resources.

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When kindness comes at the expense of truth, it is not a kindness worth having. And when generosity leads to silence or abuse, it is not a generosity worth giving.

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Silence is deeply woven into the fabric of female experience. by Rachel Simmons

Silence is deeply woven into the fabric of female experience.

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There is no gesture more devastating than the back turning away. by Rachel Simmons

There is no gesture more devastating than the back turning away.

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These days, the selfie and its main outlet, Instagram, generally come in for much adult loathing. But consider this: The selfie is a tiny pulse of girl pride—a shout-out to the self. … The selfie suggests something in picture form—I think I look [beautiful] [happy] [funny] [sexy]. Do you?—that a girl could never get away with saying. It puts the gaze of the camera squarely in a girl’s hands, and along with it, the power to influence the photo’s interpretation.

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Gossip harms relationships and that's why it's bad. While we all do it at times, there's a point where it crosses the line and becomes bullying if it damages friendships and causes people to dislike someone.

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Be yourself and you will find, who minds doesn't matter and who m... by Rachel Simmons

Be yourself and you will find, who minds doesn't matter and who matters won't mind.

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You don't learn how to say 'hey, I have a problem,' but you also don't learn how to hear it. There's a total breakdown of how females talk to one another. It's very disconcerting for leadership because it means you don't talk to each other; you talk about each other.

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You want girls and boys to be exposed to different ways of conflict resolution, and to take them seriously from a young age, i want my daughter to be comfortable with both, and have the facility to move freely between the two. This will help her socially and professionally [ in the future. ].

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A healthy friendship is one where you share your true feelings without fearing the end of the relationship. It's also one where you sometimes have to let things that bug you slide. The tough moments will make you wiser about yourself and each other. They will also make you stronger and closer as friends.

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There are no shortcuts to genuine friendship. Relationships are b... by Rachel Simmons

There are no shortcuts to genuine friendship. Relationships are built over time.

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There are times in every friendship when you or your friend are too busy to call or are more focused on other relationships. It will hurt, but it's rarely personal. Making it personal usually makes things worse, and being too clingy or demanding can drive a friend even further away. Like people, friendships can get 'overworked' and need to rest.

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If the Internet has been called a great democratizer, perhaps what social media has done is let anyone enter the beauty pageant. Teens can cover up pimples, whiten teeth, and even airbrush with the swipe of a finger, curating their own image to become prettier, thinner, and hotter.

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Parents are teachers as much as caregivers, and our children learn to navigate life's challenges by watching us. Kids can get a road map for how to handle painful emotions.

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When you're motivated by external rewards, it's often because you're trying to accomplish goals you didn't create yourself.

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Harassment is one of puberty's darkest, most unreported rites of... by Rachel Simmons

Harassment is one of puberty's darkest, most unreported rites of passage.

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Intrinsic motivation is one of learning's most precious resources. It bolsters us to stick out the tough moments of a challenge and pursue what we love to do.

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Self-knowledge is the foundation of real success. by Rachel Simmons

Self-knowledge is the foundation of real success.

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Somebody once told me I treated my smart phone like Wilson, the volleyball Tom Hanks turns into a friend when he's stranded on a desert island in that movie 'Castaway.' It's an apt comparison: parenting a toddler occasionally feels like being marooned, and your phone is your only connection to the rest of the world.

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For the self-conscious or insecure girl, technology can become a crippling addiction, an insatiable hunger not just for connection but the elusive promise of being liked by everyone.

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Teaching girls to agitate over every problem implies that relationships, and people, can bend to our will.

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