Simplifying Complexity: How the Four-Field Matrix Reshapes Thinking
Donald Trump
1.
2. Who is this guy??
Donald Trump
s/o Fred Trump
An American Real Estate developer
Chairman of Trump Organization
Residence- Trump Tower, Manhattan, NYC
3. His Portfolio
Real Estate Development
Hospitality
Entertainment Industry
Trump Golf
Trump Financial
Trump University
GoTrump (an online travel website)
4. His Portfolio
Men’s wear, accessories, watches, Fragrances
Trump Chocolate
Business simulation game
Trump Vodka
Owner of Miss Universe Franchise
Host and Actor of ‘The Apprentice’
6. Graduated in 1968 with a Bachelor of Science
degree in economics
Wanted to join film school
Father was a real estate developer
Worked with him for 5 years
7. Given control of the company in 1971
Changed the name to The Trump Organization
Got involved in larger building projects
Utilized attractive architectural design to win public
recognition (look good-sell good)
Hosted television show The Apprentice
Owned Miss Universe Organization
Bought WWE Monday Night Raw for two weeks
8. I try to learn from the past,
but I plan for the future by
focusing exclusively on
the present. That's were
the fun is.
10. Achievements
Rebuilt the Wollman
Skating Rink (New York
Central Park)
The city had been trying
for seven years to rebuild
and restore the Rink
Trump interceded and did
so in three months
At only 10 percent of the
City’s $20 million cost
11. Achievements
Brand Value (greatest)
Every project has the name
Trump
Every project is aesthetically
attractive
Class specific projects
BOUNCING BACK
12. Business ventures
Real Estate Developments
Trump financial
Trump university
Trump restaurants
GoTrump
Trump Signature Collection
Trump Fragrance
Trump Magazine
Trump Golf
Trump Chocolate
Trump Productions
Trump The game
Trump Vodka
13. Business ventures
The Miss Universe Organization
has been owned by Donald
Trump since 1996
National Broadcasting
Company (NBC) became a joint
partner in 2003.
The organization produces the
Miss Universe, Miss USA, and
Miss Teen USA pageants
14. Entertainment Media
A two time Emmy Award nominated personality
Appeared in many films as ‘HIMSELF’
Been a constant subject of comedians, Flash cartoon artists
Has his own daily talk radio program called Trumped!
15. Entertainment Media
Host
Act
A star on the Hollywood
Walk of Fame
Season1-
$50,000
Per
episode
Currently-
$3million
Per
episode
16. WWE
Entertainment Media
Hosted two WrestleMania
events in the Trump Plaza
Bought Monday Night Raw for a
week and made it commercial
free
Inducted into the Celebrity
wing of WWE Hall of Fame
2013
17.
18. Leadership Style
An Autocratic Leader
Acquires 100% belief in project before choosing it
Takes advice from select ones
Works very well in stressful situation
Employees may find relief in being told exactly how to
respond during these times
19. Leadership Style
High degree of SELF-CONFIDENCE
Trump’s ENTHUSIASM convinced his subordinates to work for
him.
Able to win respect and support from followers for his vision
20. Leadership Style
Managed to turn his greatest challenges into success
Discuss the feelings of a less competitive employee in private
Ask yourself: What am I pretending not to see?
Trump NEVER SITS BACK and let someone else develop the next
great thing
26. Media Handling
Constant feeds up the media
His arrogance is exaggerated
Lifestyle is admired
Decisions are questioned
Achievements are praised
His attitude is cursed
Image is maintained
Image is
Everything!!!!!!!
Everything is
Image!!!!!!!
28. Passion-
Personality Traits
Genuine passion for learning
This created business
opportunities for him
For example
He loves playing golf
His passion has motivated him to create Trump Golf to operate
world class Golf Courses
29. Thinks Big
Personality Traits
believed in making big deals and huge investments in real estate
because he saw potential
Although, he would sometimes
land himself in debt
He would then make even
stronger comeback
30. Personality Traits
Assertiveness-
Straightforward in expressing his
thoughts
Sets up high expectations
Demands perfection
Anybody failing
to fulfil his
expectations
is sure to get a
“YOU’RE
FIRED”
31. Personality Traits
Emotional Stability-
A very important aspect of a leader
Being able to cope up well with his emotions
Trump possesses a high emotional stability
Illustration- (when he was heavily in debt- 2007)
Walked into the conference room where the mood was very stressful
Changed the focus from Looking at the problem to looking at the terrific future
they had ahead
Was able to make staff look forward to achieving goals
..instead of grieving over the failure
32. Personality Traits
The Drive and Achievement Motive
Works for long hours
Rarely goes on vacation
Manages many different tasks
Simultaneously keeps track of
even the minute details
Each setback is taken as
learning experience
Each obstacle is taken as
challenge
33. One of Trump’s golden rule for success-
“Never give up. No matter what the obstacle is, you have to get
through it and achieve what you set out to do. Never even think
about giving up”
35. The Mistakes
The Trump Airlines-
Purchased 17 Boeing 727’s
Acquired right to have his name over them
Turned the interiors super luxurious
BUT-
& His forecast turned out wrong
& People just wanted convenience
& It was just a matter of 1-2hrs flight
& Even if in the economy class
36. The Mistakes
The Bankrupt Billionaire-
A four time bankrupt
businessman
1991, 1992, 2004, 2009
The Taj Mahal Casino
The Atlantic City Hotel
Reason-
High Investments
Low returns
High Debt
Career Graph
37. The Mistakes
The Obama issue-
Questioned Obama’s American Citizenship
Dared Obama to show his birth certificate(which he did)
In return he would publicise his
tax returns statements
(which he didn’t)
Sent some researchers to Hawaii to
investigate the matter of Obama's
citizenship status
(reason- no believe in legal findings)
Feels PROUD OF WHAT HE DID
38. Overview
Not a self made billionaire
But the effort in building all what he has is his and only his
Passion in every project is the main driving force
Deep involvement in everything he undertakes
39. Emotionally stable
Overview
Trump brand name helped him
overcome many situations
Always thinks BIG
Never forgets to brag about his
achievements and lifestyle
40. Thing Big
Lesson
Have Energy which drives passion
Bounce Back
Never give up
Emotional Stability
Be successful and brag about it
Autocratic leaders work very well in emergency situations or when a stressful situation arises.
Employees may find reliefin being told exactly how to respond in those kinds of situations
