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Do you know that (golden lion tamarin interesting facts): - The golden lion tamarin is a small monkey and its native home is the southeastern rainforests of Brazil. - The golden lion tamarin eats mainly fruits, insects, and small vertebrates. - The golden lion tamarin female usually gives birth to twins - tamarins babies. - The golden lion tamarin is considered an endangered species. There are only around 1000 golden lion tamarin individuals left in the wild. - Golden lion tamarins live in small family groups. Usually the group consists of two to eight tamarins - breeding pair and their offspring, and usually other relatives. - Golden lion tamarins have sharp nails. These nails help the golden lion tamarin to move around in and climb the trees easily. - The biggest threat to the golden lion tamarin are nocturnal predators such as snakes, big rats and wild cats. These animals could reach the golden lion tamarins in their resting place in the trees. - A sad fact is that only 50% of all golden lion tamarin babies survive the first year of their life. - Despite the name (lion), these rare primates have far more in common with their monkey relatives than any feline.

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Small Biz and Big Stress - Three Things Every Leader Needs to Know

Adopting the right attitude can convert a negative stress into a positive one – Hans Selye

It was reported in the September issue of Inc., that 43 percent of small business owners and managers say they feel more stressed now than they did a year ago. What are they stressed about?

·         54% say they are stressed about losing the company

·         51% are stressed about losing clients

·         41% are stressed about personal health

·         52% stress about repaying personal debt

·         38% stress about being on call 24/7

·         35% are stressed about repaying company debt

·         49% stress about being unable to bring in new business

We live in unprecedented times as it pertains to the economy and stress factors are clearly on the rise as Inc. points out. Even in the best of times leaders have various stress factors to reckon with. How leaders deal with stress matters not just for themselves but for those around them.

But there is a big difference between knowing what people are stressed about and understanding why and what a leader can do about it. Stress points come at us from many directions. Here are three things about stress you should be aware of and why it matters to your leadership style.

Stress that is out of your control. Many of the stress factors you deal with you have no control over. Comforting isn’t it? These stress points can come from a wide variety of sources that impact your life and business in one way or another. How you cope with this type of stress will lead to one of two things: more stress or a better management style.

In his book, Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff, Richard Carlson writes, “When you look at life and its many challenges as a test, or series of tests, you begin to see each issue you face as an opportunity to grow, a chance to roll with the punches. Whether you’re being bombarded with problems, responsibilities, even surmountable hurdles, when looked at it as a test, you always have a chance to succeed, in the sense of rising above that vhich is challenging you.”

You may not have chosen the stress you face, but you do choose your response to it. When you face it, not in a destructive way, but with a belief that “this too shall pass”, you can lead by example take control of it.

Stress you cause. Let’s be honest, there are times leaders cause stress. This happens when leaders espouse unrealistic expectations, delivers inconsistent communication, or promotes an unclear vision. In his book, The 360° Leader, John Maxwell writes, “In an organization, security flows downward. When leaders are insecure, they often project that insecurity down on the people below them.” And this is the mistake leaders make by being the source of stress for their team.

Caring leaders conscientiously strive to relieve the stress that finds its way into the organization by being the stress spotter and finding ways to reduce it. Your team is under enough stress as it is without you being the creator of it. Are you a source of stress or a deflector of it?

Stress you capitalize upon. Ultimately, no one is immune from stress. It is a part of life and leadership and there is no escaping it. However, stress can be a positive motivator if you choose the right attitude. Mark Sanborn, author of The Fred Factor says, “Freds know that one of the most exciting things about life is that we awake each day with the ability to reinvent ourselves. No matter what happened yesterday, today is a new day. While we can’t deny the struggles and setbacks, neither should we be restrained by them.” What a great thought.

Tough times call for courageous leaders who will step up and embrace the stress and turn it into something positive. Instead of being discouraged and defeated by it why not recognize it for what it is; a blessing in disguise and an opportunity for growth and development?

To be sure, stress can cause many problems, health and otherwise. Yet it is when we take an honest look at the stress that is out of our control, the stress we cause, and the stress that we capitalize upon that we can begin to get it under control.

© 2012 Doug Dickerson

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The 3 R's of Service-based Leadership

You can start right where you stand and apply the habit of going the extra mile by rendering more service and better service that you are now being paid for. – Napoleon Hill

In his book, Waking the American Dream, Don McCullough relates a story about Winston Churchill during World War II. England decided to increase its production of coal. Churchill called together labor leaders to enlist their support. At the end of his presentation he asked them to picture in their minds a parade which he knew would be held in Piccadilly Circus after the war.

First, he said, would come the sailors who had kept the vital sea lanes open. Then would come the soldiers who had come home from Dunkirk and then gone on to defeat Rommel in Africa. Then would come the pilots who had driven Luftwaffe from the sky.

Last of all, he said, would come a long line of sweat-stained, soot-streaked men in miner’s caps. Someone would cry from the crowd, ‘And where were you during the critical days of our struggle?’ And from ten thousand throats would come the answer, ‘We were deep in the earth with our faces to the coal.’”

Needed within the ranks of your organization are team members playing to their strengths to make your business thrive. These positions cover the spectrum from high visibility to those with their faces to the coal, but nonetheless are extremely valuable in the service they deliver.

Service-based leadership is the life-blood of your organization. In his best-selling book, The Fred Factor, Mark Sanborn writes, “The best Freds are true artists at taking ordinary products or job responsibilities and services and making them extraordinary. They are real-world alchemists who practice the art and science of ‘value creation.’” He is right. Do you have a culture of service within your organization?  Here are three tips to help you turn that picture of service-based leadership into a practice.

Re-create your culture. In a recent survey by Consumer Reports, consumers revealed their most irritating customer service gripes. Topping the list? Not being able to get a human on the phone, rude salespeople, many phone steps needed, long waits on hold, unhelpful solutions, and no apology for unsolved problems, just to name a few. What are yours?

If you are going to re-create your current culture and transform it into a service-based leadership culture, you must change your point of view. This is done when you quit your navel-gazing ways and look at your operation through the eyes of your customers. Solicit their feedback and audit their responses and see how you measure up. Re-creating the culture within your organization begins when you shift the focus off yourself and onto those you serve.

Refocus your priorities. Service-based leadership begins with fundamental shifts in attitudes and actions. This is characterized by making sure that your core values are clear to everyone within your organization and practiced with everyone outside of it. If your values are not clear internally they will not be known externally.

The responsibility for service-based leadership rests with the leader at the top of the organization. Ken Blanchard said, “True success in servant leadership depends on how clearly the values are defined, ordered, and lived by the leader.” How clear are your organizational values and how well have you communicated them?

Re-claim your purpose. What is the true meaning or purpose behind what you do? Billy Sunday said, “More men fail through lack of purpose than lack of talent.” He’s right. The secret of service-driven leadership is found in your purpose. When your purpose and passions are clear so is your mission.

Without purpose you may find yourself like Alice in the fairy tale Alice in Wonderland. In a conversation between her and the Cheshire Cat, Alice asked, “Would you tell me please, which way I ought to go from here?” “That depends a good deal on where you want to get to,” said the cat. “I don’t much care where,” said Alice. “Then it doesn’t matter which way you go,” said the cat.

Which way you go matters.  Service-based leadership is deliberate, focused, and is crucial to your success. Service-based leadership is simply servant leadership principles lived out in the marketplace. In order for it to work, you must, like Churchill, paint the picture for others to see and put a plan into action. In order to get ahead you must be willing to serve.

© 2012 Doug Dickerson

A Prescription for Effective Teamwork

The way a team plays as a whole determines its success. You may have the greatest bunch of individual stars in the world, but if they don’t play together, the club won’t be worth a dime. – Babe Ruth

A recent Gallup report revealed what many have believed about teamwork for quite some time. The world’s top performing organizations understand that employee engagement is a force that drives performance outcomes. In the best organizations, engagement is more than a human resource initiative-it is a strategic foundation for the way they do business.

 The commitment of these top companies to a purposeful strategic plan that places an emphasis on employee engagement is not just lip-service but a fundamental component of its operation. The report highlights that in world-class organizations, the ratio of engaged to actively disengaged employees is 9.57.1 whereas in average organizations, the ratio of engaged to actively disengaged employees is 1.83.1

One shining example of an organization that understands the power of teamwork is the Mayo Clinic. Business Management Daily reports that after a diagnosis, patients at the clinic meet with a team of specialist who help them understand what’s happening so they can decide about their treatment together.

Asked why health care so often lacks collaboration that makes Mayo famous, president and CEO Denis Cortese traces the problem to medical schools, where he says students aren’t trained to work in teams. The problem is further complicated he says due to so many specialties and sub-specialties and that it’s difficult to take care of patients with five different conditions, and Cortese adds, “that requires teams.”

Is there a disconnect that exists in relation to our understanding of team concepts and the implementation of teamwork? Understanding the potential of teams and living out the reality of what successful teams can do is another. So how do we connect the dots and make sense of the power of teamwork. Here are three tips for consideration.

Personalize your definition of teamwork. The teamwork strategy for the Mayo Clinic may not be the best teamwork approach for your business. And while general principles such as communication may be standard, not all of the specific details will be the same. Simply put, find what works for you and do it.

It is important to remember what Gallup points out; employee engagement is the foundation of all top performing organizations. The key here is to personalize your definition of teamwork by including everyone, defining boundaries and objectives, and include routine performance assessments.

Promote a teamwork environment. The Gallup report sheds critical light on what happens when employees are actively disengaged in their organizations. It reveals that “disengaged employees erode an organization’s bottom line while breaking the spirits of colleagues in the process.” Gallup estimates this cost to be more than $300 billion in lost productivity alone.

World-class organizations have placed employee engagement at the foundation of their operation. The promotion of teamwork and employee engagement is not a guarantee of success, but world-class organizations did not attain that status without it. Smart leaders promote an environment where teamwork thrives and people willingly contribute.

Prioritize teamwork initiatives. A patient at the Mayo Clinic will meet with a team of specialist to formulate a treatment plan that is best for that person. Within your organization are people with certain skill sets that best formulate the chemistry needed to tackle the objectives you seek to accomplish. The pairing of these individuals is critical to the success of the team and to the organization as a whole.

The chemistry of the team, not to mention the egos involved, can be both a challenging and rewarding experience. When leaders empower teams to think creatively, seek unconventional solutions to uncommon problems, and not worry about who gets the credit, great things can happen. The secret to unleashing your potential is in releasing the genius and power of teamwork.

© 2012 Doug Dickerson

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* This column originally appeared in the International Business Times.

Lead to Please?

I don’t know the key to success, but the key to failure is trying to please everybody – Bill Cosby

Ask any Green Bay Packers fan and they will tell you without any hesitation that the infamous call at the end of the game against Seattle was blown and it cost them the game. Before the lockout with the regular NFL officiating crew was ended, the replacement referees were in an unenviable situation of trying to please the players, coaches, and fans. It was a daunting task.

It reminds me of the story of the boy who rode on a donkey as the old man walked. As they went along, they passed some people who remarked, "It’s a shame the old man is walking and the boy is riding." The man and the boy thought maybe the critics were right, so they changed positions.

Later, they passed some people who remarked, "What a shame, he makes that little boy walk." They decided they both would walk. Soon they passed some more people who thought they were stupid to walk when they had a decent donkey to ride. So they both rode the donkey.

Now they passed some people that shamed them by saying, "How awful to put such a load on a poor donkey." The boy and man said they were probably right so they decided to carry the donkey. As they crossed a bridge, they lost their grip on the animal and he fell into the river and drowned. The moral of the story: If you try to please everyone, you will eventually lose your a_ _.

Jules Ormont said, “A great leader never sets himself above his followers except in carrying out responsibilities.” And while he makes an excellent point it is worth bearing out that a leader’s greatest challenge is in trying to please everyone. Not only is it not possible, but it will stress you out in the process. So what is a leader to do? Here are three things to remember when it would appear you are about to lose you a _ _.

Be a leader of principle not of politics. One of the hardest things for new leaders to learn is how to stand on principle and not be swayed by the expediency of office politics. It is much harder to stand alone when making decisions that run counter to popular opinion. After all, who doesn’t want to be liked?

In their book, Winning: The Answers, Jack and Suzy Welch state, “Your number one priority is to win in the marketplace so that you can continue to grow and provide opportunities for your people. Of course, you want your employees to be happy. But their happiness needs to come from the company’s success, not from their every need being met.” That is excellent advice every leader must learn. Lead from your convictions and principles; not politics.

Be a leader of purpose not of power. This is where most in leadership slip up. Some make the mistake that it is the quest for power that matters most. But when the quest for power is your chief motivation then your purpose (mission and vision) tends to take a back seat.

“There seems to be two main paths for people to get ahead in organizations,” writes John Maxwell. “One way is to try to get ahead by doing the work. The other is to try to get ahead by working an angle. It’s the difference between production and politics.” He’s right. When your purpose is clear and everyone is committed to the vision, you will not have to worry about power. Be a leader of purpose, on purpose, and you will go far.

Be a leader for your people not your position.Whenever a leader thinks it is about his position and not about people he will not be a leader for long.  In the process these naïve leaders fail to remember this simple rule of leadership: your position does not give you the advantage; leadership does. Positions come and go, but the leader who endures is the one who is committed to serving his people.

Leadership is tough enough without trying to please everyone. When you make it your practice to lead by your principles, lead on purpose, and lead your people then you will the leader who has earned the respect of the people.

© 2012 Doug Dickerson

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Shaping the Future of Leadership

Time changes everything except something within us which is always surprised by change – Thomas Hardy

In a recent USA Today feature (http://usat.ly/ROMSvv) leaders from various walks of life shared their insights as to what they believe world will look like in 30 years. It was a fascinating read. Here are a few highlights.

Bill Ford, executive chairman of the Ford Motor sees exciting developments in the future of ground transportation over the next three decades: a world in which cars will run on electricity, hydrogen or other energy alternatives and will be interconnected with smart phones in ways that make getting from one place to another more efficient and safer than ever. They have even begun tinkering with systems that monitor pollen counts for asthma suffers and heartbeats for heart patients.

British entrepreneur Richard Branson predicts space flight will be nearly as common for travelers as taking a plane trip. “In the past 30 years, only 500 people have been to space. I suspect in the next 30 years there may be like 5 million people who will have had the opportunity to become astronauts,” he said.

Sebastian Thrun, a Google vice president and Stanford research professor best known for his role in building Google’s driverless cars has some amazing predictions about the future of education. He believes that learning will be free and available to everyone who wants it while operating like a whimsical playground: No one is late for class, failure is not an option, and a lesson looks something like Angry Birds, the physics-based puzzle game.

While it is hard to imagine what life will be like in 30 years these predictions made for compelling reading and speculation. It also caused me to give consideration as to the future of leadership and what it too will look like. We can get a glimpse of what leadership will look like in 30 years by looking to the top companies for leadership development today.

Earlier this year, the Hay Group, the global management consulting firm, released its seventh annual Best Companies for Leadership Study and Top 20 list (http://bit.ly/gTOaLU). The study ranks the best companies for leadership around the world and examples of how those companies nurture talent and foster innovation. This year, General Electric topped the list, followed by Proctor & Gamble, IBM, Microsoft and Coca-Cola.

Key findings from the Hay Group include: 100% of the Best Companies let all employees behave like leaders. Only 54% of peers do likewise; leadership boosts the bottom line. Best companies outperform the S&P 500 almost 2x over 10 years; 90% of Best Companies let employees bypass the chain of command with an excellent idea; in Best Companies, 95% of senior leaders take time to actively develop others. Only 45% of leaders at peer companies do this.

Shaping the future of leadership is not as complicated as space travel nor does it require futuristic technology. Leadership in 2042 is being determined by our actions and beliefs today. Here are three reminders worth review as you consider the future of leadership.

Build a strong foundation. Your core values and principles are what define you, sustain you, and cause you to endure. The foundations of leadership are built on time-tested principles that include trust, loyalty, relationships, and servanthood to name a few. Re-package and market it any way you choose, but these will always be the underlying principles of whatever “new” leadership trend that emerges.

Invest in others. The succession of leadership and what it will look like in 2042 is being determined by the relationships and investments you make in others today. When you build the leadership potential in others (family, colleagues, students, etc.) you are securing the leadership of the next generation. As the Hay Group points out, those who are committed to building strong leadership in others are the leaders in their industry now and in the future.

Commitment to a personal growth plan. The shape and future of leadership depends on your personal growth plan.  Charlie “Tremendous” Jones summed it up best when he said, “You’re the same today as you’ll be in five years except for two things: the people you meet and the books you read.” Personal growth does not happen by accident. It happens when you have a plan and execute it.

Shaping the future of leadership begins one leader at a time and it begins with you. Are you ready?

© 2012 Doug Dickerson

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Dodging Bricks

A successful man is the one who can lay a firm foundation with the bricks others have thrown at him?  - David Brinkley

The nation watched in horror when the video tape emerged showing the bullying of 68-year old school bus monitor Karen Klein. According to ABC News more than 32,000 people went online and donated more than $700,000 to her after they saw the inexcusable way in which she was bullied by middle school students in a suburban Rochester, N.Y. suburb.

In the months since that incident Klein has moved forward with the next chapter of her life in a most surprising way. Actually, what she has done is quite admirable. Klein took $100,000 of the money and has started The Karen Klein Anti-Bullying Foundation. (http://bit.ly/PrLYmv)

If I have learned one thing about leadership over the years it is this: adversity brings out the best in leaders. It was Henry Ford who said, “Don’t find fault, find a remedy,” and that is what Klein is doing – finding a remedy. Klein’s actions compel me to look within my own heart and consider the way I would react if I were in her shoes. Could I have been so gracious as to do the same? How about you? What will you do with the bricks others have thrown at you? Here are a few tips to help you along the way.

Let it go. Leaders often find themselves in unique and unenviable situations. Leaders are easy targets not because they are like the brick throwers but because they are bigger.  And when people throw bricks it can be a challenge. Leaders set themselves apart not when they pick up the brick with revenge in mind but a purpose. Klein’s purpose was clear. What was meant to harm is now being used to heal. The choice and the possibilities are powerful. When you learn to let it go you can go to a higher level of leadership.

Be an example. When generous people from across the country reached out through their donations she easily could have taken the money and fled. Klein’s actions are characteristic of leaders who have, through the school of hard-knocks, learned that the best revenge is to take the bricks others have thrown and do something useful. Anger and resentment toward those who wronged her would have accomplished nothing. 

Now, through the work of her foundation, Klein can educate others and make a difference. Klein, like all smart leaders, are empowered by adversity and use it to demonstrate what makes them so special.  With your bricks you can build or bash, what will you do with yours?

Live your values. By choice and for little pay, Karen Klein worked as a school bus monitor because she cared. The way in which she responded to the bullying is testament to her character. Adversity did not shape her values it merely revealed them. The fact that she would take $100,000 and start an anti-bullying foundation should come as no surprise.

Here is a leadership truth worth remembering: values do not change with your circumstances but give you clarity when they do. In good times and in adversity your values shape you as a leader and as an organization.

Let’s be clear—bricks hurt. We don’t like being attacked. But when you learn to let it go, lead by example, and live your values there is a satisfaction and peace that gives you the courage to lead.

© Doug Dickerson    

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** This column originally appeared in the International Business Times

MIM at Montreal Fashion Week

Leonie confidently wearing Rachel Sin




Maia for Rachel Sin




Tristen representing Martin Lim



Tristen wearing Rudsak





Veronica in Betina Lou

Leonie, Maia, Tristen, and Veronica blew us away at MFW. They represented designers such as Rachel Sin, Martin Lim, Rudsak, and Betina Lou! These girls completely rocked the runway.

MIM at Montreal Fashion Week

Delaney for Rachel Sin




Annaise wearing Anastasia Lomonova






Annaise wearing Martin Lim




Chloe representing Rachel Sin




Delaney, Annaise, and Chloe looked fabulous at MFW last week! We're so proud of our girls who walked the runway in designers Rachel Sin, Martin Lim, and Anastasia Lomonova.

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Veronica came to us on our last model search and completely blew us away. There are only two days left to submit your photos to newfaces@modelsinternational.on.ca. 



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Is Your Customer Service Performance Sustainable?

If the world is cold make it your business to build fires – Horace Traubel

In a recent Gallup Business Journal feature, Scott Simmons and Christie Fraser reported on the state of customer service in the hospital industry. Notable in their findings: hospitals try to deliver the best healthcare outcomes and good customer service, but many are falling short. They say that the key to turning things around is by improving service demands that truly has a focus on the patient.

Be it the hospital industry or any other business where customer service is essential to survival it is important to look at how customer service is delivered. But it is imperative to look at that service through the eyes of leadership to determine if your performance is sustainable. Leadership expert John Maxwell says that everything rises and falls on leadership. He’s right. So does customer service.

The findings in a recent Bellingham Biz Review article revealed that “Companies can lose business because of dissatisfied clients. Did you know that only two to four percent of dissatisfied customers ever complain to a business regarding a poor experience? Conversely, they tell upwards of 20 people about the bad experience.” Ouch! If the customer is the life blood of your business doesn’t it stand to reason that intentional service-based leadership skill is a priority? Simply put, you need to EQUIP your team. Here are my five principles that can help you chart the course going forward.

Educate everyone. An essential component of any successful service-based business is team members who are knowledgeable. To that end, your customer service team should undergo product training for the benefit of the customer; leadership training for theirs.

Peter Drucker said, “Management is doing things right; leadership is doing the right things.” Essential to good customer service is good management. Essential to outstanding customer service is good leadership. When you combine the two through intentional leadership education you have the making of a powerful team.

Question everything. The purpose here is not to foster skepticism but to constantly evaluate processes and outcomes and to be sure that every advantage you need is in play. Malcolm Forbes said, “The smart ones ask when they don’t know. And, sometimes, when they do.” To fully understand whether your service performance is sustainable and going in the right direction you have to ask.

Understand expectations. At the heart of the customer service experience is a set of expectations that are in play. The only way to know the expectations of your customers is to know the customer. Knowing that is the easy part. Staying informed and ahead of the curve is another creature. It is important that your team knows that your customers are not transactions; they are people. In his highly acclaimed book, The Fred Factor, Mark Sanborn says, “Customers don’t have relationships with organizations; they form relationships with individuals.” He’s right.  When you take care of customer expectations you will not have to worry about profits.

Insist on excellence. Great customer service is the by-product of a culture of excellence that flows out of leadership. If you want to know whether or not your customer service performance is sustainable then this is there you will make the discovery. Make it your practice to strive for excellence in all areas of service and your performance will soar.

Prioritize execution. In the end it is what you deliver that counts. Smart leaders know how to prioritize the daily demands that service-based performance requires. Consistency is a key component to your overall operation. When everyone knows how to prioritize and deliver with excellence then your potential is unlimited.

When you put these EQUIP principles into play within your organization you can position your team for great returns. One of the most meaningful long term benefits is that of customer loyalty. The Bellingham Biz Review article concluded with this insight: 20 percent of customers generate more than 80 percent of revenues and profits.  Wouldn’t it be great to know what makes loyal customers return again and again?

© 2012 Doug Dickerson

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Pamela Bernier for Marie Claire

Pamela Bernier photographed by Lucian Bor for Marie Claire Indonesia, August 2012.

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Become the next new face of Models International Management!

Submit one head shot and one body shot to newfaces@modelsinternational.on.ca for a chance to win a professional photo shoot and a modelling contract with MIM.

Ten semi-finalists will be chosen by September 12th, and posted on Facebook.

Voting will run from the 14th to the 21st of September. One 'Like' will equal one vote.

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Tristen on the cover of Press the Fashion

Our amazing Tristen booked the cover of Press the Fashion's fall issue. This amazing cover was shot by a MIM favourite, Brian Ypperciel, and the who Press team did an amazing job putting this look together! Magnificent!

Veronica in Press the Fashion

Veronica Lloyd was featured in this month's issue of Press the Fashion in a Designer Feature on the talented David MacCaffrey. Absolutely stunning!

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Models International Management studio spaces for rent



Two bright and beautiful open-concept spaces, perfect for photoshoots, events, gatherings, art shows, and more.



One space, approximately 1100 sq. ft. located at Bank and Gilmour, with skylights, bright windows, exposed brick, high ceilings and a separate make-up room.



















Second space, approximately 850 sq. ft, is

Julia with Chad of Bambi Magazine

Here are a few shots of the beautiful Julia N. She recently did some test shots with Chad Muller of Bambi Magazine. A full fashion spread is in the talks!

Julie was recently signed with Elite in Toronto! This lady is a natural beauty, it's no wonder photographers love working with her!

Madeleine for Vogue Italia

The beautiful and stunning Madeleine for Vogue Italia, photographed by Lima E.

Love her freckles!

Mina and Rachel H. on Foam Magazine's Community Board

Rachel H. and Mina were featured in a great spread, posted on Foam Magazine's community board!

Take a look at the full submissions here!

Mylene and Caroline H. for Fajo Magazine

Mylene and Caroline were featured on Fajo Magazine's online magazine in July! The images are so beautiful, shot by the talented Colin Gaudet!

Jessica H. and Natasha for Ottawa Magazine's Shop Talk

Natasha and Jessica H. were featured on Ottawa Magazine's Shop Talk blog.

Click here to view the full article, and interview with MIM stylist, Jessica D'Angelo!

Nina in Tokyo

The lovely Nina has been working so hard the past few weeks to prepare herself for Tokyo. Earlier this week, our international bombshell landed safely in Tokyo, and will spend the next few months working with Cinq Deux Un.

We can't wait to see how amazing her book looks when she returns!

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Dina for Total Fit

Here's a sneak peak of the upcoming edition of Total Fit Magazine with Dina featured in their golf spreads. Available next week on local shelves and nationally in chapters mid August.

Mylene with Folio

Congratulations to Mylene who has recently signed with Folio in Montreal.

Runway for Hope

On Friday, July 27th, MIM girls will be walking the runway for Fashion613's charity event, Runway for Hope. This charity fashion show supports the Youth Bureau of Ottawa's cause in helping young teens struggling with depression. The annual charity fashion show promotes local fashion designers, make-up artists, and hair stylists.

MIM will be in attendance at the NAC on Elgin at 7pm. You can

Mahlet for Chameleonic

Mahlet for Chameleonic.co
Styling and shot by Justyna Baraniecki

Annaise for Ford Models

Annaise signed with Ford Models in Toronto!!

Brenda for Fashion 360

These are some beautiful shots from a photoshoot that Brenda did for Fashion 360 Magazine this past June. So fun!

Dina and Renee for CTV

Check out Professional Modeling Coach Dina Renon and International Top Model Renee Middlestadt on CTV as they discuss MIM's summer camp programs starting July 16th!

There are still a few spots available for July 30th and August 13th. More information after the jump. 

Click here for more information or visit our website at http://modelsinternational.on.ca/

MIM for Carlingwood Mall

Take a look at Le Chateau's commercial for Carlingwood Mall featuring our models, Sam, Veronica and Delaney! Hope everyone had a great and memorable prom.

Gabriel for Stroked Ego

Gabriel was featured in Stroked Ego's most recent collection. To view the full collection, visit their website.

Michelle Abroad

Michelle's photo shoot from Shanghai with online shopping company, Syrup.

Fresh Face Model Search Coverage

St. Laurent Fresh Face Model Search

MIM owner, Sophie, meeting with possible new faces


Models International held our Fresh Faces Model Search at St. Laurent Shopping Centre a few weekends ago. The MIM team met with some amazing faces!

After selecting our top 5 semi-finalists from four categories (lifestyle, kids, teens, and international), the public voted on their favourites!

Join us this Friday, June 22nd at 6pm at St.

St. Laurent Fresh Faces Showcase

Join MIM this Friday, June 22nd at 6pm as we choose our winners for our Fresh Face Model Search.

Industry judges will select the winners from the teen, kids, lifestyle, and international categories.
One model from each category will receive a full modeling contract with Models International Management!

Photos of the finalists after the jump.



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Alex




Clea




Emmelie

Julia for Brides Magazine

Julia posing for Brides Magazine in Turkey. More photos after the jump.

Julia walks for Yildirim Mayruk

A few shots of Julia from the top designer Yildirim Mayruk runway show in Turkey.

Michelle in Singapore

Our beautiful model abroad, Michelle, has moved from Shanghai to Singapore!



The following photo is from a Nine West editorial, shot in Shanghai, that will be running in Prestige Magazine this month.

Congratulations Michelle and keep up the great work!

Stay tuned for more beautiful photos from Michelle.

Models International offers the best in runway, photo movement, and image training, taught by the top modelling coaches! 

Take this opportunity to develop your interest in fashion and modelling. Join MIM's Summer Teen Modeling Program! 

Start dates:
July 2
July 16
July 30
August 13

Contact MIM at 613 236 9575 to reserve your spot.

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Veronica and Tristen on Rogers Television

Our beautiful, successful, and perfectly poised models, Veronica and Tristen, dish on their experiences at CMTC. You can watch their interview with Rogers TV Ottawa here.

MIM x 'Antique' Ladies Night

I am co-hosting a super fun event this Sunday evening at a new local shop, Antique (9 Florence at Bank).



This is a girls-only clothing swap! 



Bring your old duds to Models International at noon on Sunday, June 3rd, and receive a ticket per item you bring! 



You will be able to exchange your ticket for other awesome used finds on Sunday evening from 7-9pm There is no minimum or

MIM x Ottawa Citizen Style

Log in tomorrow afternoon at noon to get the inside scoop on the business of modelling. Get a chance to ask booking agent, Dana, questions about the local and international world of modelling.

Maybe you could be the next big model to come out of Ottawa!

Click here and follow the link to log in and chat!

MIM x Coquettes and Gent

Coquettes and Gents recently did a shoot and interview with local vintage store owner, Mika of Young Janes.

The beautiful Mylene and Jessica H. wore some great vintage outfits, and showcased the amazing clothing! Take a look at the full interview here.

Fashion613 Casting Call

Fashion 613 is hosting a Fashion Show and Gala on July 27th at the National Arts Centre.

Their goal is to bring fashion to Ottawa, promote Ottawa designers and Richard Robinson Graduates, and as well to raise money and awareness for a Charity called Youth Ottawa, which focuses on Youth Suicide Prevention. 



Fashion613 will be having a casting call on Saturday, June 2nd at Jack Purcell

St. Laurent Model Search

Join Models International on Saturday, June 9th from 11am to 2pm in the Centre Court of the St. Laurent Shopping Centre as we look for Ottawa's next top models!

We will be scouting for male and female models in 4 categories!

KIDS (ages 5-10)
TEENS (ages 11-17)
INTERNATIONAL (females 5'7"-5'11" and males 6'-6'3")
LIFESTYLE (23+)

Check out St. Laurent's Facebook page for more details!

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Hailey V. for Frank Begin

New face, Hailey V. shot with Frank Begin. For her first shoot, this 5'10" blonde beauty tore it up in front of the camera!

Tracey and Edith for CTV Morning Live

MIM models Tracey and Edith showcasing Ribkoff Fashions on CTV Morning Live with stylist Erica Wark!