The Next Generation of Women Leaders: What You Need to Lead but Won't Learn in Business School
A groundbreaking, empowering collection of advice—richly illustrated with the stories of women at top echelons of their fields—that advances the leadership outlook for Generation X and Y women like no book before it.

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 women's favor, women are nowhere near an equal presence in leadership roles when compared to men. Rezvani's 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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The Next Generation of Women Leaders: What You Need to Lead but Won't Learn in Business School
A groundbreaking, empowering collection of advice—richly illustrated with the stories of women at top echelons of their fields—that advances the leadership outlook for Generation X and Y women like no book before it.

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 women's favor, women are nowhere near an equal presence in leadership roles when compared to men. Rezvani's 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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The Next Generation of Women Leaders: What You Need to Lead but Won't Learn in Business School

The Next Generation of Women Leaders: What You Need to Lead but Won't Learn in Business School

The Next Generation of Women Leaders: What You Need to Lead but Won't Learn in Business School

The Next Generation of Women Leaders: What You Need to Lead but Won't Learn in Business School

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Overview

A groundbreaking, empowering collection of advice—richly illustrated with the stories of women at top echelons of their fields—that advances the leadership outlook for Generation X and Y women like no book before it.

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 women's favor, women are nowhere near an equal presence in leadership roles when compared to men. Rezvani's 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.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780313376665
Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date: 12/22/2009
Pages: 181
Product dimensions: 6.30(w) x 9.30(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Selena Rezvani serves as president of Women's Roadmap, a consulting firm dedicated to propelling more women into the top echelons of business. For more information, visit www.womensroadmap.com.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments
Foreword
Introduction
1. How Far Have We Come?
2. Positioning Yourself to Lead
3. Succeeding on the Job
4. Networking for a Lifetime
5. Succeeding Off the Job
6. Negotiating for What You Want
7. Maneuvering Through Office Politics
8. Mastering the Work/Life Seesaw
9. Thinking With the End in Mind
Appendix
Bibliography
Index

What People are Saying About This

Lindsay Thompson

"Can women really have a life and a leadership career? Selena Rezvani applies her wealth of experience observing and writing about talent management to answer the question affirmatively with wit and wisdom. In a conversational, narrative style packed with personal stories, useful tools, and relevant data, The Next Generation of Women Leaders is an informative and practical guide for young women building leadership careers that enhance rather than sideline their lives. Next Generation is also a 'must read' for corporate executives and directors competing for leadership talent."

Lindsay Thompson, Ph.D., Professor at The Johns Hopkins University Carey School of Business & Author of The Moral Compass: Leadership for a Free World

Lindsay Thompson

"Can women really have a life and a leadership career? Selena Rezvani applies her wealth of experience observing and writing about talent management to answer the question affirmatively with wit and wisdom. In a conversational, narrative style packed with personal stories, useful tools, and relevant data, The Next Generation of Women Leaders is an informative and practical guide for young women building leadership careers that enhance rather than sideline their lives. Next Generation is also a 'must read' for corporate executives and directors competing for leadership talent."

Evelyn Murphy

"Rezvani's book is full of wisdom hard won through her own experience and that of leading women executives of America whom she interviewed. This is a must read book for women who want to advance their careers."

Dr. Bryan Gingrich

"The Next Generation of Women Leaders is essential reading not only for women seeking a legible roadmap to achieve success, but for passionate leaders dedicated to developing, mentoring, retaining and exciting emerging talent."

Dr. Bryan Gingrich, Principal, Inclusive Strategies

Dr. Bryan Gingrich

"The Next Generation of Women Leaders is essential reading not only for women seeking a legible roadmap to achieve success, but for passionate leaders dedicated to developing, mentoring, retaining and exciting emerging talent."

Evelyn Murphy

"Rezvani's book is full of wisdom hard won through her own experience and that of leading women executives of America whom she interviewed. This is a must read book for women who want to advance their careers."

Evelyn Murphy, Ph.D, President of the WAGE Project, Inc. & Former Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts

Tory Johnson

"Chockfull of smart insights and actionable advice on finding your passion and fueling your workplace success."

Dr. Rohini Anand

"The stories and advice shared by genuine trailblazers in The Next Generation of Women Leaders provide an excellent foundation for women interested in advancing their career and stepping into leadership positions with confidence."

Tory Johnson

"Chockfull of smart insights and actionable advice on finding your passion and fueling your workplace success."

Tory Johnson, CEO of Women For Hire

Dr. Rohini Anand

"The stories and advice shared by genuine trailblazers in The Next Generation of Women Leaders provide an excellent foundation for women interested in advancing their career and stepping into leadership positions with confidence."

Dr. Rohini Anand, Senior Vice President and Chief Global Diversity Officer, Sodexo

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