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Amanda ’ s top five tips for
success are :
1 . Have a healthy determination If you haven ’ t got the fire in your belly , you don ’ t have the passion and drive to make what you are doing the best success it can be . She thrives on seeing a team pull together and surpassing their aspirations and ambitions . In turn that creates successful business opportunities for growth .
2 . Building world beating teams She often use the analogy of her role as the lead singer in the band , or a team captain in sports , where it ’ s necessary to allow people to perform at their best , whilst providing the structure or game plan . It ’ s important that people have some freedom to express their knowledge and expertise , otherwise you don ’ t get their best work , or they become frustrated . You need to create the right working culture to allow each one to play to their individual strengths .
3 . Avoid being the smartest person in the room Surround yourself with smart , energetic people and be prepared to welcome their advice and expertise . Amanda is fortunate to have the support of people who are the best at what they do ; it ’ s what she looks for in mentors and advisors . Better still is when their views , background and approach differ ; the result is a richer seam of knowledge and experience .
4 . Every day is a school day There are times when you seek advice and others when you know if inyour gut that you are making the right decisions . Have the courage of your own convictions because that is what will take you down uncharted paths and at that point you need to be a strong leader .
5 . Go with the flow Sometimes you just find yourself being in the right place at the right time . It ’ s what you then do with that opportunity that matters . That ’ s when it ’ s important to delve behind the façade to uncover the true worth of an organisation . At Scottish Slimmers Amanda was drawn by the strong heritage the company enjoys . She could see ways to refresh the brand to make it more relevant to today ’ s drive for health , nutrition and wellbeing .
Get up , work hard and repeat There is no substitute for hard work . Play to your strengths , always keep learning and keep an agile mind and body , then you have the perfect balance to take on whatever life throws at you .
Until you challenge yourself a bit and step just outside your comfort zone , who knows what might be possible ? One thing for sure is you can either accept the status quo and follow the pack or you can take control of your own destiny and make your mark . Steve Jobs once said “ I want to make a ding in the universe ”, that ’ s a pretty good target to aim for .
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