Attractive People Inspire More Teamwork

Most people can be more attractive- if they engage in a lot of positive self-care. Perhaps people are more confident in an attractive person because it implies that they take care of themselves. If they take care of themselves, then they have the energy to take care of others. Noted that in this study- when information as to how much of an asset people are to the team is given- beauty goes against a person- contributions being equal. So if a person is being beautiful and not contributing more- they are seen as selfish. So be beautiful- but step up to the plate.

Couldn't agree less. I'm from Malaysia and in my line of work, I am surrounded with beautiful young women everyday. I feel very motivated when I do get up for work every single morning, as I look forward to meet them. My job wouldn't be the same if they are not around.

A difficult subject to respond to hence, no comments I too enjoy the company of attractive individuals. After all, it is not so hard for the average person to become eye-catching. Heck, I go to Gym, never overweight, try hard at looking good.

I think attraction is mostly self-discipline, if you have it; you deserve to reap its rewards. Okay, a select few just have it on a plate, or do they?

Time to take a serious look in the mirror and think about how you fit into your team. Be courageous enough to revamp your image but don't go overboard.

To "THE DONALD" anchor.estates@yahoo.com

Do you have enough time to grab onto a great deal? I will stick to the property market.
Just how does one get your attention? Do you ever read your e-mail on my.space? Do you ever read your blog comments?

To surrond yourselves with positive people and it's success will follow you. To stay in physical condition requires dedication, and most people would say that would be attractive and healthy. That is an element of motivation.

To try to impress others that have it together. Stay healthy and see what develops in your lives. Find your path that fits with positive like-minded people.

What a weird way of thinking! I guess it is all about what is most important to each individual employer. Everyone has a different idea of what is attractive, and what isn't. Some people take into consideration a person's soul-value, as well, when judging how attractive a person is. I've known plenty of people who would be considered perfect 10's... but they are so ugly or stupid, inside, so what is the point? Just have a bunch of life-like robots or wax-figures placed about the workplace if you are in such need of seeing something beautiful. A lot of those hired beauties might as well be Stepford wives... they don't do anything but stand around and look pretty.

I don't think that I am a "knock-out" but, when I worked for certain people, one accountant, in particular...he would present me in such a way to his clients... like I was a puppy or something. Oh, isn't she gorgeous? Isn't she a knock-out? Doesn't she look like so-and-so? How embarrassing! I felt like saying, "Shut up, and just let me do my work, already!" I did a great job, worked hard, and didn't need to be presented as a show-piece. But, he used me as a shill, or, pimped me out (not literally) to get, or, keep clients. It would have been nice if I had been paid, accordingly. He wound up expanding his C.P.A. business into, other, lucrative money-making ventures. He made everyone believe that I was madly in love with him. Please! I knew exactly what he was doing... and just let him keep building, and building, and building. Just how far did he think he could go... with that photo of me, sitting on his knee? I must say... it was a great photo of me. I'm sure that he still keeps it in his desk! What a no-talent, loser, user, hack! He might have made a lot of money at my expense... but, he's miserable because he is clueless about people.

Are people so shallow, and so in need of "seeing" attractive people, that they hire them, even though they are not qualified for a job? Why not just hire them for the reason that they are really there...hire them as models...or, extras. Your job is to walk around in a short skirt and heels, serve coffee to clients, and make them believe that they might have a shot with you.
No, you don't actually have to know how to type... just pretend. And, then, if they actually learn how to work in the process, then, you're lucky.

It's hard to win in this world when the rules are so unpredictable. I was told a long time ago, by an older, female colleague... "You need to do the work, because you won't be able to get by on your looks forever!" This infuriated me, because I WAS doing the work... but, it stuck with me. Maybe she just didn't want to see me getting lazy, like a lot of the other attractive girls who were dating the bosses.

The key is to find employees who have the whole package going on... looks and brains. Again, everyone's definition of "attractive" is different! Not everyone thinks that you have to be a six foot, amazon, blonde haired, blue-eyed stunner... in order to be attractive. Nor, does everyone think that you have to look like a run-way model in order to be attractive. You can take a mildly attractive person... send her to the spa, give her a make-over, buy her a high-dollar wardrobe and a new car...and, suddenly... Eureka! She's ATTRACTIVE! Anyone can be made to "look" attractive. But, when they open their mouths... still attractive? Sometimes not. That's okay... just tell them to keep their mouths shut.

I've heard that Mr. Trump has just as many very unattractive people working for him, as well as attractive. Maybe he should fire the ugly people, and see what happens.

Well, I would rather say: Looks comes and goes, character comes and stay.
Mine looks gone almost under the city rail:)

In that time I looked as Frankestain princess in hospital but all people come to my room for jokes and chit-chat...they see beauty in my broken head:)

p.s
Well, it was facial surgery, we all looked gorgeus:) We were beautiful to each other, some with three screws some with 20 km of iron wire. Some missed half head. One happy family.

Ina Matijevic

Hmm.. I'm not sold on this.

I totally see what they are saying and at times people do work harder when they are around attractive people, but I also think the reverse is true. People sometimes tend to work a little less harder because they want to socialize with this attractive person and thus work suffers.

Also, they maybe be looking to "hook up." This too can make them lose focus.

I think it goes both ways and just depends on who the people are who are working for you.

Inspired by money, looks, or the value that you feel as a person?
A reply by Tammie Coffey

Recently I accepted a position a company that sells visual media; it is a straight commission job.

I lasted a week, because my research shows that the value I may have to deliver to any visual media Company as a skilled scholar in online identity is worth a salary, benefits, and the chance to own Shares as I assist the company in its growth. Good looks fade, if I were to base all my actions and reactions in life to this I will surely be shallow as well. While being shallow may suit some it leaves me wanting. Wanting to be valued, treasured, respected, and most of all PAID for my time and talent as a valued researcher in this industry. As I continue to develop my own niche in the global market, and pursue my dreams of financial freedom I do believe I can live without the glamour and glitz in my actual life. However, I am aware that people do respond to youth and busty chicks, or even youth and flat chicks with pure white smiles.
There is something energizing about having an attractive person near you, but my best work continues to flow when I am alone without a single distraction in sight or mind. For me, having attractive people around at all times can prove a distraction. I do not like having my work polarized in any way or be distracted by my environment. Teams are built out of a spirit to contribute, and there is clearly nothing more attractive than a team player when you are trying to build a company/concept.

Teams should be balanced, and so should pay structures. I don’t consider any job that
does not offer a base salary or a consulting fee at this point, because my time and talent
does not fade it continues to grow- and that is a asset that will never fail a company unlike
a nicely shaped ass that got her job just because she had one. I hope to always be valued
first for my mind, but understand that in a mans world they will always want to check out
our hind quarters and cleavage before they decide on a proposal.

I hope to be a better businesswoman than the men who have come before me, and hope
To inspire women to chase their dreams , and not worry so much about who
Is looking at them or what this world may expect from them. To be a woman of worth
Is perhaps the greatest challenge of the 20th Century when it is so much easier to just be
involved in a scandal or make a porn movie.
I don't like to be insulted with sexual rhetoric in the workplace, I don't like a workplace that lacks balance, and to be creative- one must be at peace, and ease. Stimulation that insults the sexual energy flow just for the sake of driving work product is trickery, and frankly you should be paid a lot of money to endure it. When I go into a office don't want to be stimulated, or think about my sexuality every hour on the hour- and I really DO NOT want to think ABOUT anyone elses either. A perfect workplace for me is senistive t light and sound more than it is concerned with how attractive the people they hire are. The perfect workplace has a remarkable pay structure for remarkable people, and cultivates profesionals not bimbos!
Take your example of the brilliant person who is a ghost writer for some idiot in th CIA who then discovers he or she has been used like a puppet for te last 15 years- no matter how pretty the face you put on those covers, the reality is still the same- that person did not earn their place in the literary world. The smart one did, and once this breach is discovered the smart one is likley to want what was his or hers all along.
People should be paid for their work product, and if you want to use a hottie to pitch the idea they should only be paid as a standing model, not the brains that generated the masterpiece.
Best regards,
Tammie Coffey
owner of :A Strong Cup of Coffey" a Publishing Company based in Phoenix

Healthcare Appearance: Patient impact?

Without getting my skirt twisted about this potentially controversial career topic, I gave Mr. Trump’s observations some analysis as to how it might apply in healthcare.

Here are some thought provoking questions to objectively ask yourself:

• When was the last time you saw an unattractive drug sales representative?

• Have you ever selected a physician based on their looks?

I know a number of women who selected their OB/Gyn because he was good looking. He also had "beefcake" posters tacked onto the ceiling in his examination rooms. You wouldn’t believe all the referrals from women talking in the employee break rooms. Incidently, he is an excellent physician.

• Would you watch all those doctor shows if they didn’t have physician actors that are played by good-looking men like George Clooney? Even in the old days of medical shows, there was James Brolin as Dr. Steven Kiley on Marcus Welby, M.D.

• Did you ever know a great looking nurse? What did their patients think? I wonder how their patient satisfaction scores rank against the average.

I confess…once as a patient in the hospital, I woke up very early to shower, fix my hair, and apply makeup before the physician rounded. Yes, he was handsome. I can assure you that it was a motivator in my recovery.

A couple of years ago, an insurance agent told me about a self-insured health plan that was having difficulty getting the male, diabetic employees to comply with physician orders. Their solution…an attractive female diabetic educator was hired. Coincidently, she was also a diabetic. During her presentation on how to proper maintain blood sugar levels, she lifted her skirt injecting herself with the proper insulin dosage. Clinical outcomes? Patient compliance reached an all time high, health status improved, and health plan costs decreased.


Thank you Mr. Trump for your enlightening topic on Attractive People. With the right dose, we might be able to cure a few people.

~ Jessica Bond: Medical Careerist
http://jessicabond.blogspot.com

Attractive people inspire all around, and every perspective of attractive is correct. We can do no wrong, we only progress.
Mr. Trump,
Did you reach a point today where you reached for a certain step forward and could'nt find it? Why take a step back in reality (t.v.) when so much more is desired. Strong now, pushed aside and thrown out tomorrow. Stay ahead of the game and trust yourself. Then only good will come. Reality is focusing within and morals will grow strong.
I know of simple steps to profit all with constant gain

Let's look at this from a different perspective: If you can make a person feel beautiful, whether they are attractive, plain, homely, or unattractive, isn't that a win-win? Whether in private life or in a business negotiation, it seems to me that the advantage goes to one who looks beyond the surface.

I find the whole thing to be true. People may not want to believe it.

But yes. In my experience, you're right, Mr. Trump about it inspiring people. Studies have proven this. But I also agree with your last statement, that ultimately, it makes no quantifiable difference to the bottom line if you have key people who work hard, work smart, and look average but their best selves forward, thank goodness.


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I believe that being attractive definitely opens doors and offers opportunity, but at some point you have to deliver the goods. There are plenty of people who have gotten by on their looks and as a result haven't developed their personality or worked at building on their talents, these people may attain a certain amount of success but I don't think generally they succeed to the level of the average looking person who works their tail off. Now, the person who has the looks AND the talent and drive? Look out, they will be afforded much opportunity and if they can deliver the goods they'll do great.

I have been doing sales since I was ten. I helped my mum with her Mary Kay business. I was taught that being made up and dressed up meant I would be able to make better sales. It is important to keep one's body odour bad breath sweat and stink out of the picture. I myself am attracted to well dressed good looking men and women. A person well balanced has an inner glow. Attractiveness is no good accompanied by arrogance or a bad attitude. I was always disappointed when young girls who lack mental capabilities handle questions abruptly and sometimes are not focusing on customer needs. I prefer being served by an older more experienced man or woman who happens to give me what I ask for and attend to my individual needs.It may be that the world likes pretty young things, but not to forget also intelligent ,capable workers. Beauty alone, can't bring you far. I myself believe beauty n brains make you a star.

In a previous job placement that I had there were two women I took careful assessment of. Both reputed to be executive rank, but one woman wore makeup while the other did not.

The lady without the makeup exposed her belly button while sporting silk suits while the other woman dressed moderate but wore makeup.

Neither were attractive to me as a woman. Certainly I am not suggesting I look at woman in the way men do, but what I am stating is define attractive.

This week Ivanka captivated my son's attention when she appeared at Quizno's and while he did not say it, I know he was imagining how it would feel to serve Ivanka who is a very clean professional elegant woman. To be sure there are some things I would change in her appearance however I can't say that many women can match Ivanka's wealth.

Wealth is power, and for a woman to look like wealth, perhaps this is where work production improves drastically due to fear of that which is the authority, -the one holding the purse strings.

If ever there was a way to lower the value of minimum wage labor are any costs there in one flips the help often and frequently since a lack of salary means a lack of food, shelter, and clothing, much less self care. What this does essentially is lower the value of said person in the next job interview where self care is lacking and quite evident. If a person is pale, and low sugar debilatated they can't carry the same confidence to ask for a better salary.

Now keep the staff wealthy for a career life time, and watch your company blossom into well developed healthy adaptable team of trust, dignity and pleasure.

Looks don't mean all that much? Oh, PLEASE! Why is your hair an issue globally?
Why do you dress like a strong, leader in business... well tailored suits, clean shirt,
great tie, and great shoes? Men all over the world envy your ability to attract people
that look great and have brains too. Do you honestly believe that if you dressed like
a bum living in the darkness by a railroad track, smelling like sewer water and using
your hands to eat with instead of a fork that you would be the same person you are
respected for being now? I doubt it!

A great part of the reason you are so successful is because you ARE ATTRACTIVE,
and Attractive People Inspire More Teamwork. Just ask anyone that works for you.

Mr. Trump,

I sat in when Don Jr. was giving a presentation on real estate success last year in New York... he taught me something that stuck with me, something that seems obvious, but that I see so many people overlooking: if it's business, take it seriously. I've always found it important to dress the part for business. When you look and act the part, people that you deal with just fall into place, and that's what you want. To repeat something you taught, Mr. Trump, "when the people that work under you respect you, and even fear you a little, they'll s----- with you less."

On a personal level, I like to look good.... classy and hypnotic, just like you Mr. Trump. Although I do have one question for you: what's with those pink ties you wear, lol?

David L.
New York

Dear Mr. Trump

I think that this is only a partial truth for the following reasons.

1. Initial Appearance. You have only one opportunity to make a first impression, so I believe that a person should always look their best at an initial appearance.

2. What is attractive? However, attractiveness is measured by the worth of the person. I have met people who at first appeared non-descript but whose sheer brilliance, ebullence and magnetism made them look better than Appollo or Venus.

By this I do not mean to advocate that a brilliant slob is attractive to work with, but he/she can overcome such perceptions.

3. Inspired teamwork. What really inspires teamwork is the value each individual receives and is recognized for, and for feeling that you are part of something larger than yourself. There is nothing more inspiring than to be recognized for achievements. For example, the military cannot compete with the private sector, but the recognition through promotions, medals, etc. really motivates and inspires people.

With respect to feeling that you are part of something larger than yourself, I flew B-52 bombers in the 1980s during the height of the cold war. One of my postings was in Northern Michigan were it is COLD!!! One night (3:00 a.m.) while on alert, we received a KLAXON--everyone runs out to the bombers and gets ready to go airborne in minimum time. Outside it was -25 degrees below zero and full of ice and snow. As I was running to the aircraft as fast as my legs would carrry me, I saw some people sliding by me because they had fallen and were sliding on the ice. I remember thinking "I know none of us is doing this for the money" yet I would rather be here than anywhere else in the planet. Why? Because I knew that Soviet satellites were overhead picturing our exercise and measuring our response.

The Soviets would not be deterred because some pop singer stayed in his bed with his wife for a week, or some old man with long hair was holding up a peace sign. No. What deterred the Soviet Union from messing with us was their knowledge that somewhere in a desolate and remote Air Force base, a group of people just like me were ready at a moments notice to respond to any act on their part that would hurt the United States. That was inspirational.

4. Leadership inspires teamwork. Ultimately, any team is as good as a leader. I would rather have an army of rabbits be led by a lion than an army of lions be led by a rabbit.

Thank you

Interesting in this regard. A few years ago I studied the topic of Jesus as a leader. A study of Jesus’ life as a leader reveals at least nine leadership characteristics which reflect and support the virtues that Western societies value. Two of these are self discipline and respect and loyalty.

Self Discipline encompasses the virtues of courage, temperance and prudence. Jesus’ ministry begins with the temptation of Jesus. His resistance to, and victory over temptation reflects the first characteristic of a leader: A leader must seek to master himself before he seeks to master others. It takes great courage, prudence, and temperance to do this. A leader must be prudent, i.e., must not place themselves in positions which temptation may be irresistible.

The lesson of the 40 days in the desert is that a leader must first be self-disciplined. Master yourself before you seek to master others. We cannot ask more of others which we aren’t willing to do ourselves. In similar vein, a leader should practice what he preaches for in order to be a great leader you must also be a follower. Jesus always claimed that he was following the Father’s will.

The importance of self-discipline cannot be overemphasized. There is nothing more detrimental to the moral and direct authority of a leader than not following what they preach. Mother Teresa said "Often we Christians constitute the worst obstacle for those who try to become closer to Christ; we often preach a gospel we do not live made the best observation. This is the principle [sic] reason why people of the world don’t believe."

Respect and caring for your people. Encompasses prudence, courage and justice. Jesus example shows that you shouldn’t overlook anyone. A leader respects everyone and teaches everyone in the organization to respect each other as well. After all your best people may be the ones who do not yet appear to be so. Jesus picked fishermen, tax collectors and prostitutes to be his apostles and disciples. Leaders also don’t exclude anyone because of preconceptions or titles. His rebuke of the Pharisees and priests reflect the modern notion that a leader should not rely solely on so-called experts and specialists. Jesus reached beyond the Hebrews and touched all gentiles as well. A leader should likewise, never exclude anyone on the basis of some preconception or bias.

A leader finds opportunities in adversity—the leader must do with whatever resources he has at his disposal. The example is the feeding of the 4,000 and the 5,000. Jesus turned adversity into an advantage, thus did a lot, i.e., fed the multitudes with what little he had available.

A leader takes care of his followers. Mother Teresa noted that it is very compelling that before Jesus taught the masses during the sermon of the mount he fed them first. I remember a certain colonel who was very concerned about an upcoming operational readiness inspection. He decided to have a preparatory commander’s call for all his personnel. The briefing droned on and on. At 5:40 PM with no end in sight, I knew the dining facility closed at 6:00 PM and that a number of our young airmen would not eat if they were not dismissed pronto. I pointed this out to the colonel, who became very flustered and yelled that the briefing was important. I replied that the airmen’s’ dinner was also important and sat down. He ignored me for another 10 minutes until 5:50 PM, when the visibly angry colonel excused all who had to dine at the mess hall. The rest of us sat there until 6:15 PM when he abruptly terminated it. This was the first and last of his commander’s call.

Taking care of your followers also refers intellectual and social needs as well. There’s nothing more exhilarating than a leader who challenges you to reach to the highest and most distant stars. Jesus constantly asked questions challenging people to seek answers thereby furthering his ministry.

You're an successfully attractive businessman and inspire me alot. To be honest, I've never seen you on TV, I just know you through your books and Trump University's books. You bring fresh air to my mind and good advice for my future career. Maybe I will be one of Trump Organization's best architects someday. Who knows!!
When I read your books, I know "I am fired"!
Thanks a billion!!
And remember, I'm your little VietNamese fan.

Dear Mr Trump,

I do agree that attractive people inspire more teamwork.
However, the question: What makes people beautiful?, may be more fully explored.

You have dedicated your book, "How to get Rich" to your parents, Mary and Fred Trump. You have remarked in that book that the advice you have recieved from your mother, to "trust in God and be true to yourself", "was great advice, concise and wise at once."

Could you perhaps share your experiences in life, how the principle of trusting in God was applied in your life, and what the impact thereof was in your life and in the lives of other people? This may be of great significance to everybody who would like to learn from you, and who would strive to also be beautiful.

Your kind response would be greatly appreciated.

Thanking you,

Sncerely,

Pieter Versluis
phvt@worldonline.co.za

I do agree with that fact. It's always like this in life. Starting in university, attractive people can more easily pass an exam if it's a "interview" with a student. And in work. People like being associated with beautiful people. And I don't know what to to think when people don't look good, and don't even try! It's 21th century! You can make-up your face and it will not cost you so much. That's a real problem nowadays. In my opinion not only women should look good, but of course the men too. It's good fact. And I hope more and more people will consider this as a rule - just look good and be successful!

Wow. These comments go all over the board. First, I believe physical beauty or handsomeness was the focus of most of these entries. While the word used was attractiveness. According to my old faithful Websters Dictionary, the word attract means "to cause to draw near, to draw to oneself by an appealing quality, to allure or be alluring." I guess that could prove to be distracting or motivational depending on the quality utilized, how it was put to work, and the response of the individual attracted by it. I believe this includes intelligence, wisdom, charisma, humor, sex appeal, and a wide range of characteristics including appearance found to be desirable by others.

So, is it possible this person is attractive because they are smart enough to capitolize on their attributes? If so, then, is it possible that their performance and compensation are the result of that intelligence rather than that one quality that is attracting? Isn't that what dressing the part is really all about to?

Referring back to looks, I think they hold the biggest impact on first impression, but after you look into a persons eyes, and character takes hold, you soon forget whether teeth were straight, skin was flawless, or any of the other superficial details. Then, some of the plainest people become the most attractive, and some people aren't really pretty at all, they just look that way for a moment. Beyond that first take, the biggest things you register are what does this person stand for and how does he or she make me feel? And, of course, can he or she deliver?