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MIKE O'RIORDAN Q&A
What drives you?
Ambition to be a winner and enjoy business life.

What inspires you?
Watching real professionals at work.

Strongest influence.
My family - who have always believed in me.

Other interests.
Share investment. Business generally. Football. Athletics.

Favourite quotation.
"Thinking is the hardest work there is. Which is the probable reason why so few engage in it". Henry Ford.

Best decision.
Moving from accountancy into sales.

Greatest regret.
Selling my ARM shares too early.

Happiest business moment.
Increasing my earnings by 300% in my first year in sales.

What would you change about British business if you were given the opportunity?
Break down the barriers, culture and procedures which prevent achievement.

Fantasy job.
Professional footballer.

Most admired businessperson.
Warren Buffet.

Least favourite personal characteristic.
If I'm not careful, an urge to interrupt.

Pet hate.
Laziness.

Most over-used phrase / word.
"Exactly".

Other people's over- used phrase / word.
"Cool".

What or who makes you laugh?
Tommy Cooper. Billy Connolly. Morecambe & Wise.

Favourite City.
New York.

Greatest extravagance.
Lexus car.

Current reading.
Giant Killers by Geoffrey James

Favourite album.
"The Definitive Collection" by Dame Kiri Te Kanawa