Management lessons from America's Next Top Model

Sounds weird doesn't it? What do professional or management skills have to do with modelling and ANTM.

If you look really closely, you will find some valuable lessons under all that drama.


Passion
Motivation and drive are essential to achieve excellence. That kind of energy is almost tangible, but remember, if you claim to be driven toward your goal, you should be able to back it up with examples.

Commitment
Commit to it 100% and more. There should be no half-hearted attempts. Saying "I will try" is equal to setting up the possibility of failure and giving yourself permission to stop if the situation gets tough or makes you uncomfortable.

Self focus
Avoid distractions and drama that revolves around others. If you keep your vision clear, you are closer to your goal.

No excuses
Be accountable for your own behaviour. Blaming it on other people, environment or unfair treatment rarely wins you any points.

"When you choose the behaviour, you choose the consequences" . Dr. Phil McGraw

Respect
Respect for others and manage your time.

Be prepared
Study items yourself and then approach others for sounding off ideas and refinement of plans/thoughts. No one is interested or has the time to spoon-feed you.


Take action
While potential is a key factor, don't rely on it to get you out of tough predicaments. Learn to convert your potential to outcome. After all, actions do speak louder than words!


Do your research
Similar to 'being prepared' and 'passion'. You need to be aware of the industry, company, job, role, whatever it may be, to even get your foot in the door. Ever have an interview when your interviewer asks you "So what do you know about us?"