The Next Generation of Women Leaders: What You Need to Lead but Won't Learn in Business School |  | Author: Selena Rezvani
Publisher: Praeger
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ISBN: 0313376662
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Publication Date: December 22, 2009
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Over the course of a year, Selena Rezvani interviewed women executives in various industries, roles, and job functions, including Jamie McCourt, president of the Los Angeles Dodgers, Denise Incandela, president of Saks Direct at Saks Fifth Avenue, Roxanne Spillett, president and CEO of Boys and Girls Clubs of America, and Naomi Earp, chair of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. The result is The Next Generation of Women Leaders, a penetrating, eye-opening, and ultimately empowering narrative, filled with stories of remarkable women who navigated the leadership maze and triumphed. While the leadership landscape may be shifting in womenÕs favor, women are nowhere near an equal presence in leadership roles when compared to men. RezvaniÕs achievement was to engage some extraordinarily accomplished women as mentors, each of whom provided tools and information that young women can use to shape their own careers. The Next Generation of Women Leaders encourages younger women to be their own advocates when it comes to professional growth and advancement, and it provides tangible how-tos on negotiating the workplace as a woman.
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Perfect for the young businesswoman January 4, 2010
Feathered Quill Book Reviews (Goshen, MA)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
The business world can be a tough place for women and unfortunately, the percentage of women who manage to climb to the top of the executive ladder is slim. What are the barriers and how can a young woman just entering the job market optimize her chances for a great and satisfying career? Enter Selena Rezvani with her new book, The Next Generation of Women Leaders. This text, geared specifically to young `Generation X and Y women,' breaks down, in simple to understand, highly readable language, exactly what the businesswoman needs to know and do to get to the top of that elusive ladder.
After a short discussion on the barriers that face women entering the professional workforce today, Rezvani takes the reader through the process of applying for a job, handling the much anticipated and stress producing interview, what to do when you land that perfect (or perhaps not-so-perfect) job, and then leveraging yourself within the company so your career is successful. The author covers a lot of material in less than 200 pages, from networking, to negotiating, the relationship with your boss, maternity leave, burnout, and even dating at work!
The 30 women executives interviewed for The Next Generation of Women Leaders is impressive. Women such as Courteney Monroe, Executive Vice President of Consumer Marketing at HBO, DeeDee Wilson, CFO at Aritzia, and Melissa M. Monk, Chief Infrastructure Officer at Capital One, offer their insights into the business world. Billed as including interviews with 30 women executives, the book is not set up as straight interviews with each executive, but rather, their thoughts and advice are injected into topics that Rezvani writes about, to bolster the message. Featured executives also recount experiences they've had in the workplace. This use of portions from every interview within the various sections succeeds in driving home each point and livens up the discussions.
Particularly helpful within the pages of The Next Generation of Women Leaders is the use of very specific advice rather than broad generalizations. For example, when discussing interviewing, instead of saying, dress nice and be prompt, Rezvani offers over ten prep questions, things you might be asked, in addition to how to prepare for the interview, act during the interview, and what questions to ask "them." When covering dating at work, Rezvani doesn't simply say "don't" but rather uses one of her 30 executives to add some insight on why it's a bad idea. "Don't casual-date people at work. It doesn't take much for people to look at a woman in her twenties and say `that girl has a lot of growing up to do,'" suggests Kelly Picket, a senior manager at a management consulting firm.
Many business texts are so dry that the reader's eyes are soon glazed over and the book is put away. And although The Next Generation of Women Leaders includes a splattering of statistics and tables, the writing is crisp and easy to follow, with a sense that the author is sitting at a coffee house, giving tips to her best friend. Lines such as "Contrary to the pervading belief of many women, raising a family does not necessarily translate to losing or bruising one's career," lighten up the reading and keep pages turning.
Quill say: A perfect book for the young woman gearing up to begin her professional career.
Smart and promising advice January 15, 2010
Allion B. Gordon
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is a terrific book. It will be very helpful for me as I continue to develop myself and my career. I'll certainly refer to this book throughout the year as a proactive reference guide. I especially appreciated the (self reflective) questions in each chapter that helped me get at the heart of my leadership skills and style and where they are headed.
Great book for anyone who wants to be a star at work January 31, 2010
GAR
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I appreciate the balanced perspective of this book. It is full of great, applicable advice and tips as well as important concepts to understand while navigating through the business world. It is the kind of information that will help you NOT say "I wish someone would have told me that 5/10/15 years ago". In addition to this great information, a lot of the stories are really inspiring, and make me want to get out there and make a difference for myself and women who are trying to better themselves.
You'll Value This Book Regardless of Your Age or Gender January 31, 2010
Designator
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I found this book stimulating and informative even though I'm older. I WISH I'd had this information at least 20 years ago! The book is packed full of vital pointers and Rezvani writes it in a very readable way. Rather than urging you to act like a man, Next Generation encourages you to use your natural leadership style as a woman to move up.
Superb Book for Women in Leadership! February 1, 2010
Rosanne H. Nelson
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The Next Generation of Women Leaders is a fabulous publication for every woman out there. Ms. Rezvani's style, approach and realism have helped me understand the roadblocks I've encountered and the path I should take forward. Her approach to the business world is refreshing and inspiring. I plan to provide this book to the women in my network, as I firmly believe each of us can learn from Ms. Rezvani's experience in the corporate world and research in field of Leadership. What an inspiring read, I am thrilled to have this publication in my library!
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