Nina Simosko, Featured Leader
Posted on Thu, Dec 04, 2008 @ 08:42 AM
:: Current Title & Company: 
Chief Operating Officer Global Customer Education, SAP, AG
:: Website and/or Links to Online Profiles:
Personal website - www.ninasimosko.com
Blog - www.ninasimosko.com/blog/about
:: Favorite Book(s)?
"A Women of Substance" by Barbara Taylor Bradford
"Plain Truth" by Jodi Picoult
:: Women Leader That Inspires You?
Indra Nooyi of Pepsico. As I've written about on my blog, Indra possesses what I believe to be one of the greatest qualities of highly successful people - she knows what she doesn't know.
:: Who Was Your Best Manager? Why?
My best manager was Edie Gilmore when I worked at Tandem Computers. She was a tough, no nonsense manager who set a great example for what I aspired to become.
:: Your First "Real" Job?
Telemarketing for Strick Lease in Fairless Hills, PA. I was calling construction foremen to lease them storage trailers... fun!
:: Where Do You Do Your Best Thinking?
While I am running or relaxing in the tanning salon for 10 minutes.
:: What Do You Value Most in Employees? Colleagues?
I value commitment and intelligence most in both employees and colleagues.
:: What Would You Like to Be the World's Best At?
I would like to be the world's best at motivating people to do their best!
:: What Do You Consider Your Greatest Achievement?
Paying off a mountain of credit card debt I had in my 20's.
:: What Is Your Personal Mission Statement?
If I am going to do something, it's all or nothing!