Leader magazine provides inspiration, how-to information, and news for the volunteers and staff working with Girl Scouting in the United States. Its focus is on contemporary issues affecting girls, including healthy living; financial literacy; global outreach; commitment to the outdoors and the environment; and careers in science, technology, engineering, and math.

Leader highlights first-person experiences of successful women who credit the Girl Scouts for building their confidence, sparking their passions, and shaping them into leaders in their communities. It also deals with career paths and the challenges of growing up in the 21st century.