Donald John Trump, a native of New York, was born June 14, 1946. Donald Trump graduated from college in 1968. He attended Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania where he earned a Bachelor of Science in economics. Post graduation, Trump worked for his father’s company, The Trump Organization. Trump met success at a young age thriving in the real-estate business.
Currently, Trump is one of the most successful men in America. Trump has established himself as financial leader, author, and celebrity of the television show The Apprentice. Trump is most commonly known for his properties. Among his many properties include his famous Atlantic City and Las Vegas casinos. Some of Donald Trump’s best selling books are The Art of the Deal, Think Big and Kick Ass in Business and Life, How to Get Rich, and my personal recommendation, Trump Never Give Up.
I am fascinated with Trump due to his demeanor, philosophies, success, ability to overcome obstacles, and his brilliance. Trump’s “think big” philosophy is very motivational. Who else can establish Trump Plaza, Taj Mahal, and Trump Towers, to name a few? Throughout his life, Trump had the ability to recognize opportunity amidst many tribulations. According to Trump, “Every challenge or obstacle you come up against is simply an opportunity in disguise” (Trump, McIver, 2008 p. 164). There is much to be learned from the man behind the saying, “You’re fired.” Trump is a true leader conveying many important messages to the public.
References
Donald Trump. (2009). Donald Trump. In Wikipedi [Web]. Boston, MA: Free Software Foundation, Inc. Retrieved February 8, 2009, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_Trump
Trump, D., & Mclver, M. (2008). Trump never give up: How I changed my biggest challenges into success. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
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I think that Donald Trump is a charismatic individual and he has also proven to be a great entertainer with his television show. In many ways, this has allowed him a
ReplyDeletelarger-than-life persona and added to the strength and power of his leadership base. I met Donald Trump a few years ago at an industry party in NYC and, while he has a pretty big ego, he is extremely smart and people really gravitate to him. While he has achieved great wealth, he has a tireless work ethic and great love of family.
This is also what I think makes Hillary Clinton a great leader. She believes in hard work, family values and service. These are people that we identify with as we move through the course of our lives. They move in high ranking circles, but they still seem to be just like us. We can also possess the qualities that make them great leaders as we raise our families, serve our communities and work in our chosen professions.
Hi Angela~
ReplyDeleteI admire Trump for his “never give up attitude” which I feel is truly needed in order to be a successful leader. I may need to follow your recommendation for reading Trump Never Give Up, so I can understand him better. Personally, I don’t care for his lack of compassion for people and do not agree that personal success is more important than being a good person.
There is defiantly a connection between Trump and Bill Gates in that they are both very successful businessman who have great ideas for the future and are always looking to begin new projects. I would like to know if he uses his fame for any philanthropic causes, which I feel is also part of being a good leader.
Thanks,
Jenn