Girls who lead turn in to women who thrive.

Too often, nonprofits are viewed as rigid and bureaucratic - less nimble and capable of adapting in this fluid environment than our corporate counterparts. I don't agree.

Simply stated, girls want role models and mentors.

Girls are twice as likely as boys to avoid leadership roles for fear of being deemed 'bossy' by their peers.

Cyber bullies can hide behind a mask of anonymity online, and do not need direct physical access to their victims to do unimaginable harm.

What gets posted online is not short term, and is open for easy misinterpretation. Messages and pictures spread faster through the Internet than they ever could by word of mouth.

At Girl Scouts, we create leaders.