ABC to CEO wants to encourage girls of all ages to learn the skills they need to become not just a leader, but the leader.
Learning Through 17 Stories
Our stories provide valuable lessons and inspire young girls to develop the traits that are associated with successful CEOs.
About The Stories
17 BY 17™ is a series of stories that follow the journey of three strong and engaging high school girls - Lexi, Indira, and Megan - as they actively work to develop the 17 traits, qualities, and skills associated with becoming a successful CEO. The stories are narrated by Lexi’s observant little sister, Ayla, as she tags along on their adventures. Ayla admires these older girls and lovingly refers to them as the “BBBs,” because they are “Bright, Bold and Brave.” Our young readers will gain an understanding of the 17 traits and learn actionable steps for personal development — all through the lens of the exciting adventures and new experiences of the BBBs.
Our stories are called 17 BY 17™ because our high school heroines are developing 17 traits associated with CEO success, by the time they turn 17 years old.
Adults Supporting Young Girls
Conversation guides are available to facilitate discussions between our young readers and their parents, guardians, teachers and friends. These guides provide the major plot points of each story, encourage conversations about the featured traits, and include activities and ideas to inspire further growth.
Where to Begin
To start reading the 17 BY 17™ stories, click on the Introduction link.
After reading the 17 BY 17™ Introduction, then move through the chapters at your own pace.
CONFIDENT
Knowing that she has the necessary abilities, knowledge and skills to do something successfully and to demonstrate determination to continue on, despite failure.
INSPIRATIONAL
Generating the enthusiasm in her teams to accomplish something that may be difficult — and the ability to cultivate highly-functional teams.
ACCOUNTABLE
Being responsible for and answerable to decisions made and actions taken personally and those taken by the team.
FOCUSED
Directing attention to the issues that matter and maintaining that attention.
INTEGRITY
Demonstrating ethical principles and high moral values.
DECISIVE
Efficiently selecting a course of action or making a final judgement regarding a situation.
INNOVATIVE
Having new ideas and approaches to how something can be done.
COMMUNICATIVE
Having someone understand her thoughts on an issue and/or explaining her ideas and expectations well.
RELIABLE
Being consistently dependable.
ADAPTABLE
Being able and willing to adjust and thrive in a new condition and/or environment.
RISK TAKER
Willingness to do things that may result in failure, in order to achieve a desired goal, but having a track record of generally being successful with the risks taken.
MANAGE AMBIGUITY
The ability to operate effectively in the face of uncertainty.
OPTIMISTIC
Being of a nature to expect positive outcomes.
TEAM BUILDER
The ability to foster team players who consider and embrace views different from their own.
EMPATHETIC
Understanding the emotions, feelings and positions of others.
IMPACTFUL
Making a meaningful and lasting difference.
COMPETITIVE
Having a strong desire to win or be the best at something.
STORY EPILOGUE
“Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember you have within you the strength, the patience and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.”