The Daizy Project

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  1. A powerhouse British Punjabi CEO in the Publishing Industry - Perminder Mann, Bonnier Books

    18/10/2019

    A powerhouse British Punjabi CEO in the Publishing Industry - Perminder Mann, Bonnier Books

    Have you ever wondered what it takes to make it in an industry where you’re an outlier? Ever felt like you need to conform to “fit in”? Wondered what it takes to make it to a leadership role but still maintain other responsibilities? Today’s guest is a phenomenal woman who has paved a unique path in a stereotypically homogenous industry of publishing and literature. She was listed as the UK 1000 most powerful people and the Guardian’s 100 BAME leaders. She’s the CEO of a company with sales of 80 million pounds and over 300 staff in the UK- Bonnier Books. Perminder Mann is someone who has worked incredibly hard. “I’ve made it my personal mission to talk about diversity and inclusion, it starts from people who are in positions of power and influence to set an example to demonstrate that they are themselves and being authentic gives people permission to be themselves too.”  In today’s conversation with Perminder, we talk about · How her love of books led to working in publishing and ultimately the journey to becoming the CEO · We explore where Perminder’s pursuit of growth comes from and how it’s influenced by her upbringing by Punjabi parents. · How having a dual identity of being Punjabi and British influenced her work ethic and decisions. · The sense of liberation that comes with being yourself as opposed to conforming. · The pressure we put on ourselves to be the best mother, daughter, wife and CEO and how to reconcile ambition with cultural expectations. · Leadership – how to create a culture that’s not hierarchical, leadership that’s approachable and building trust with team members · Advice for those wanting to enter the publishing industry or non-traditional industries.

    43 min
5
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4 Ratings

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