At a recent networking meeting, I had the opportunity to hear Pernille Spiers-Lopez speak.
Danish born, Pernille immigrated to the United States about 26 years ago as a young woman. After a few jobs that didn’t pan out for her, she found herself working in the Marketplace at Ikea, an international home furnishings retail chain originating from Sweden. Rising quickly through the company, Pernille was vaulted to become President of Ikea North America in 1997.
Here are the keys to success she spoke about:
1. Know your values2. Grow yourself as a person
3. Be courageous
4. Surround yourself with good people
5. Embrace innovation and change.
6. Be passionate.
7. Take a stand for what you believe in no matter if it’s an unpopular position or meets resistance.
8. Set personal and business boundaries.
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Do You Have The Courage To Be Extraordinary?
July 2, 2008 by Rich | 2 Comments
In Advice, Creativity, Leadership
Jacqueline on July 2nd, 2008 at 12:09 pm
I can imagine two people could have similar circumstances and the one who applies these points effectively could rise and succeed, while the other fail. I thought her first point was interesting - you don’t hear so much talk of values these days - a great starting point. Excellent!
cassy on July 2nd, 2008 at 11:25 pm
I have read many articles about mundane woman who become successful in any field they engage with.They also include good values and having faith and trust with God to make all things to happen.