Archive View (October 2005)

Chairman, Trump University I talked about this earlier in the week on my daily radio show, but I have more to say. Someone just wrote a book about me. It's the biggest pile of garbage I've ever seen, written by a highly questionable and, some people say, disgraced reporter named Tim O'Brien. I looked up O'Brien on the Internet and found stories comparing him to Jayson Blair. Blair was The New York Times' infamous reporter, who was fired in shame after he was found guilty of fabricating stories, sources, and quotes. Jayson Blair almost took down The New York Times, and now more...

Chairman, Trump UniversityOn a recent episode of The Apprentice, some people were surprised that I didn't fire Rebecca after a rather contentious meeting in the boardroom. Rebecca had broken her ankle the week before and set out to prove, despite her physical setback, that she was still capable of leading her team. She volunteered to be project manager, but unfortunately for her, the women's team failed.There was a lot of finger pointing for the loss, and most of those fingers were aimed in Toral's direction. But instead of immediately picking Toral to return with her to the boardroom, Rebecca opted to more...

Chairman, Trump UniversityIn just a few days, thousands of would-be real estate investors and future billionaires will be picking my brain at the Learning Annex Real Estate Wealth Expo. This will be the second event of this type I've done, and I have to admit that the crowds blow me away. They come out in droves. I almost feel like a rock star as I see all their eager faces and feel the incredible energy. Whatis it about real estate and the Trump name that generates this kind of near hysteria?I know it's not all about me, though I don't mind more...

Chairman, Trump UniversityBesides being enjoyable entertainment, The Apprentice offers some pretty straightforward business lessons. In this season's first episode, Melissa was a simple case study on how not to act in a business environment.It's important to be a team player and to get along with your coworkers. It's critical not to ruffle feathers by being negative and having an attitude. In Melissa's case, she was constantly bickering with her teammates, pointing out flaws in the way her team's marketing was being handled, and badmouthing her project manager to anyone who would listen, including Carolyn. She seemed to make waves just for more...

Trump University FacultyRecent scientific studies suggest that men's and women's brains are structured in some fundamentally different ways. This new data showing that men and women possess different neurological "hard wiring" indicate that men and women may also approach life--their work and relationships--differently. If these gender differences are aligned with the appropriate business and educational practices, society can optimize the talents of both genders. Given the positive potential of such revelations, I was confused by two recent experiences. The other day I sent an e-mail to a prominent author whose new book fascinated me. I thought his concepts for new business more...

Chairman, Trump UniversityOften I'm asked whether I think there is a glass ceiling for women in the corporate world. I admit that in many offices that obstacle may still be in place, but I like to think there isn't one in the Trump Organization.There are several high-ranking women in my organization. Anyone who has watched The Apprentice is familiar with Carolyn Kepcher, who is an executive vice president as well as general manager and chief operating officer for two Trump National golf clubs. She's very smart, very shrewd, and tough as nails. Those are qualities I admire in someone, male or more...