Selena Rezvani

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.

Lead bolder, smarter, and more human—without the ego or endless theory Quick Leadership by Selena Rezvani equips you with modern, people-first strategies for leading in today's fast-moving, fast-changing workplaces. Forget outdated, top-down management—this book is packed with real-world tips that help you build trust, boost performance, and bring out the best in your team (without burning yourself out). Selena Rezvani, a renowned leadership expert and coach, guides readers through simple, doable strategies that boost trust, inclusivity, and innovation - critical elements in a time when employees are demanding more purpose, autonomy, and respect in their work. In Quick Leadership, Rezvani offers a wealth of insights on how to cultivate a thriving work culture. The book explores various facets of leadership, from standing up to urgency culture to building psychological safety, honing communication that connects, promoting self-ownership and accountability, and handling the hard conversations. Each chapter distills actionable, low-ego leadership advice, backed by real-world examples and ready-to-use strategies. That way, you can be the powerhouse… without the power trip. Inside the book, readers will: Discover how to ditch the boss image and embrace the leader persona by deferring to your team at key moments, asking the right questions before offering solutions, and delegating in a way that empowers rather than micromanagesLearn to speak the language of equals by choosing communication that reflects collaboration and shared ownership—so you create an environment where everyone feels valued and equal, and ideas flow more freelyEmbrace risk-taking and experimentation by creating safe spaces for trial and error and celebrating bold attempts—not just perfect outcomes—encouraging your team to innovate, learn fast, and keep pushing the envelope Quick Leadership is especially valuable for current and aspiring leaders, HR professionals, and those shaping company strategy and culture. These readers will gain practical, no-nonsense insights from Rezvani on creating a workplace that's not just healthier but more connected and driven. Whether you're taking on a new leadership role or leveling up your skills, this book will be your go-to guide for navigating and thriving in today's world of leadership.

Negotiation wisdom from highly successful women to help you fast track your career In Pushback: How Smart Women Ask—and Stand Up—for What They Want, top leadership consultant Selena Rezvani reveals how women can secure promotion opportunities, plum assignments, and higher pay by standing their ground and pushing back for what's rightfully theirs. This revised and expanded version features interviews from dozens of executive leaders, including Darla Price, President of Ogilvy New York, Jen Fisher, Chief Well-being Officer at Deloitte, and Jayshree Seth, Chief Science Advocate and Corporate Scientist at 3M. Rezvani also shares exclusive data highlights from hundreds of professional women across industries, sourced from over five years of online surveys, to reveal startling findings on confidence, self-advocacy, and negotiation. In this book, readers will learn: A reliable and methodical approach to navigating tough conversations, with compelling facts and research from the worlds of psychology and leadershipThe effect of intersectionality, bias, and internalization of these experiences on workplace negotiationsHow professional women can activate internal and external networks to support their negotiations and proposals—and instill confidence in those they mentor Pushback: How Smart Women Ask—and Stand Up—for What They Want offers readers looking to accelerate their career paths the unedited truth about how women have advocated their way to the top and triumphed—and how you can, too.

A WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLERA PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BESTSELLERHands-on, bite-sized strategies for improving your confidence In Quick Confidence: Be Authentic, Create Connections and Make Bold Bets On Yourself, best-selling author and renowned leadership speaker Selena Rezvani delivers an effective and eye-opening new approach to building confidence and presence for professionals. In the book, the author walks you through—and helps you leap over—the 9 most common obstacles that stand in the way of building authentic confidence. She offers digestible actions, behaviors, and exercises you can use to change the way you think and the way you present yourself to others. Relying on sound, scientifically validated data, the book helps you zero in on one actionable method at a time, from making a memorable entrance to stoking confidence in those around you. You’ll also find: Mental, physical, and interpersonal routines that will lock in your new and confident persona for lasting changeTechniques for using silence strategically and refusing to overexplain to enhance your credibility and presenceWays to overcome the intimidation factor that goes hand-in-hand with dealing with powerful people A hands-on playbook for professionals at all stages looking for effective confidence-building advice that goes beyond “fake it ‘til you make it,” Quick Confidence is a fun and rewarding journey to a renewed self-image and enhanced well-being.

Everyone deserves to feel a sense of respect and belonging. And we all want our coworkers to feel safe, heard, and free to be their authentic selves at work. But being an inclusive colleague doesn't always come naturally. This book will teach you how to be more empathetic, accepting, and socially aware, so you can create a more inclusive work environment—starting with yourself. This volume includes the work of:Ella F. WashingtonDDS Dobson-SmithSelena RezvaniStacey A. GordonHow to be human at work. The HBR Emotional Intelligence Series features smart, essential reading on the human side of professional life from the pages of Harvard Business Review. Each book in the series offers proven research showing how our emotions impact our work lives, practical advice for managing difficult people and situations, and inspiring essays on what it means to tend to our emotional well-being at work. Uplifting and practical, these books describe the social skills that are critical for ambitious professionals to master.

A WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLERA PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BESTSELLERHands-on, bite-sized strategies for improving your confidence In Quick Confidence: Be Authentic, Create Connections and Make Bold Bets On Yourself, best-selling author and renowned leadership speaker Selena Rezvani delivers an effective and eye-opening new approach to building confidence and presence for professionals. In the book, the author walks you through—and helps you leap over—the 9 most common obstacles that stand in the way of building authentic confidence. She offers digestible actions, behaviors, and exercises you can use to change the way you think and the way you present yourself to others. Relying on sound, scientifically validated data, the book helps you zero in on one actionable method at a time, from making a memorable entrance to stoking confidence in those around you. You’ll also find: Mental, physical, and interpersonal routines that will lock in your new and confident persona for lasting changeTechniques for using silence strategically and refusing to overexplain to enhance your credibility and presenceWays to overcome the intimidation factor that goes hand-in-hand with dealing with powerful people A hands-on playbook for professionals at all stages looking for effective confidence-building advice that goes beyond “fake it ‘til you make it,” Quick Confidence is a fun and rewarding journey to a renewed self-image and enhanced well-being.

Everyone deserves to feel a sense of respect and belonging. And we all want our coworkers to feel safe, heard, and free to be their authentic selves at work. But being an inclusive colleague doesn't always come naturally. This book will teach you how to be more empathetic, accepting, and socially aware, so you can create a more inclusive work environment—starting with yourself. This volume includes the work of:Ella F. WashingtonDDS Dobson-SmithSelena RezvaniStacey A. GordonHow to be human at work. The HBR Emotional Intelligence Series features smart, essential reading on the human side of professional life from the pages of Harvard Business Review. Each book in the series offers proven research showing how our emotions impact our work lives, practical advice for managing difficult people and situations, and inspiring essays on what it means to tend to our emotional well-being at work. Uplifting and practical, these books describe the social skills that are critical for ambitious professionals to master.