Donald Trump Advice
Donald Trump gave some strange advice at the Learning Annex event in Toronto.
“If somebody screws you – you screw them back ten times back.”
Donald’s rational was that if one person screws you and gets away with it – others will notice. So the screwing back is not for the benefit of revenge – it is to scare off the other vultures who might be circling.
Donald Trump’s message is that you fight back – so others know that you are a fighter. So they know that they better watch out if they decide to tangle with you.
Trump showed that he was a fighter and suggested that you should be a fighter too.
Strange advice – but maybe good advice.
George Torok
Radio Show Host of Business in Motion
Thursday, April 26, 2007
Monday, April 23, 2007
Monday Morning Manager: Harvey Schachter
Monday Morning Manager by Harvey Schachter
For upcoming and current managers and executives here is a quick way to capture and digest nuggets of management wisdom. Read Harvey Schachter's Monday column in the Globe and Mail or visit his blog at Globe and Mail Morning Manager.
It's a positive way to launch your week.
Harvey Schachter is a Battersea, Ont.-based writer specializing in management issues.
George Torok
Host of the weekly radio show, Business in Motion
For upcoming and current managers and executives here is a quick way to capture and digest nuggets of management wisdom. Read Harvey Schachter's Monday column in the Globe and Mail or visit his blog at Globe and Mail Morning Manager.
It's a positive way to launch your week.
Harvey Schachter is a Battersea, Ont.-based writer specializing in management issues.
George Torok
Host of the weekly radio show, Business in Motion
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
Motivational Speakers at the Learning Annex
Motivational Speakers at the Learning Annex
Many speakers – many different styles of motivational speaking. It was both invigorating and grueling. I’ll talk about the grueling part in another post.
Two days of listening (and at times suffering) to motivational speakers for the Learning Annex Real Estate and Wealth Expo in Toronto, Canada.
Let’s review the keynote speakers.
George Foreman, who spoke for the shortest time - 30 minutes - was clearly the most motivational of the speakers. He delivered his story and related his lessons to us. He was professionally well-polished while still allowing his street-tough character to be present. Read more about George Foreman’s presentation…
Tony Robbins, the most famous motivational speaker, and generally considered the highest paid, claimed that he was not a motivational speaker. Robbins wanted to be known as ‘the Why Guy”.
If he was the “why guy” and not a motivational speaker – why did the audience spend more than half of his presentation on our feet jumping, clapping and shouting stupid things? Why Tony? Why guy?
As a presenter Tony Robbins is very good – no question. Tony eclipsed good. But if he wants to be known as the "Why Guy" and not a motivational speaker, why did he do all this “motivational stuff? Why did he instruct me to shake hands with people who I didn’t want to shake hands with? And why did he use the word “shit” so much? Why?
Donald Trump – clearly the highlight of the weekend, claimed that he is not an entertainer. He is simply a business speaker. Why don’t these speakers see themselves as others see them? Why? Donald is clearly a showman. He is a PT Barnum. He claimed to be paid $1.5 Million for his presentation. We can wonder about the veracity of that claim.
The “Donald” was entertaining. Trump was provocative, offensive and charming. The first two I expected. The last one surprised me.
He told some great stories, dropped many well-known names, admitted some flaws and was completely transparent. He is who he is and makes no excuses for any part of that. That was refreshing and enchanting. You gotta like a guy who says this is me – love me or hate me.
As a keynote speaker, Donald was the most wooden. He stood behind the lectern – occasionally shuffling note pages that he did not appear to use. Yet, it worked for him.
As enchanting as he was in his speech – he really shone during the Q & A period. He dealt admirably with a few good questions, the mostly dumb questions and the clearly publicity-seeking stunt questions.
Read about the Trump Brand…
Three motivational speakers: How do I rate them?
On motivational value - George Foreman was the champion.
On entertainment value - Donald Trump trumped the competition.
For disappointment – Tony Robbins left me asking “why?”
Sir Richard Branson was the other keynote speaker. Unfortunately I missed his presentation. No slight meant to Sir Richard. I wanted to see him but I had to take a business call.
My congratulations to the Learning Annex for arranging such a fascinating collection of keynote speakers.
Watch for more insights from this event on this and my other blogs.
George Torok
Motivational Speaker
Speech Coach for Executives
Host of the radio show - Business in Motion
Many speakers – many different styles of motivational speaking. It was both invigorating and grueling. I’ll talk about the grueling part in another post.
Two days of listening (and at times suffering) to motivational speakers for the Learning Annex Real Estate and Wealth Expo in Toronto, Canada.
Let’s review the keynote speakers.
George Foreman, who spoke for the shortest time - 30 minutes - was clearly the most motivational of the speakers. He delivered his story and related his lessons to us. He was professionally well-polished while still allowing his street-tough character to be present. Read more about George Foreman’s presentation…
Tony Robbins, the most famous motivational speaker, and generally considered the highest paid, claimed that he was not a motivational speaker. Robbins wanted to be known as ‘the Why Guy”.
If he was the “why guy” and not a motivational speaker – why did the audience spend more than half of his presentation on our feet jumping, clapping and shouting stupid things? Why Tony? Why guy?
As a presenter Tony Robbins is very good – no question. Tony eclipsed good. But if he wants to be known as the "Why Guy" and not a motivational speaker, why did he do all this “motivational stuff? Why did he instruct me to shake hands with people who I didn’t want to shake hands with? And why did he use the word “shit” so much? Why?
Donald Trump – clearly the highlight of the weekend, claimed that he is not an entertainer. He is simply a business speaker. Why don’t these speakers see themselves as others see them? Why? Donald is clearly a showman. He is a PT Barnum. He claimed to be paid $1.5 Million for his presentation. We can wonder about the veracity of that claim.
The “Donald” was entertaining. Trump was provocative, offensive and charming. The first two I expected. The last one surprised me.
He told some great stories, dropped many well-known names, admitted some flaws and was completely transparent. He is who he is and makes no excuses for any part of that. That was refreshing and enchanting. You gotta like a guy who says this is me – love me or hate me.
As a keynote speaker, Donald was the most wooden. He stood behind the lectern – occasionally shuffling note pages that he did not appear to use. Yet, it worked for him.
As enchanting as he was in his speech – he really shone during the Q & A period. He dealt admirably with a few good questions, the mostly dumb questions and the clearly publicity-seeking stunt questions.
Read about the Trump Brand…
Three motivational speakers: How do I rate them?
On motivational value - George Foreman was the champion.
On entertainment value - Donald Trump trumped the competition.
For disappointment – Tony Robbins left me asking “why?”
Sir Richard Branson was the other keynote speaker. Unfortunately I missed his presentation. No slight meant to Sir Richard. I wanted to see him but I had to take a business call.
My congratulations to the Learning Annex for arranging such a fascinating collection of keynote speakers.
Watch for more insights from this event on this and my other blogs.
George Torok
Motivational Speaker
Speech Coach for Executives
Host of the radio show - Business in Motion
Blogs from George Torok
Blogs from George Torok
In addition to this blog I have at least five other blogs. What are they and where are they?
My blogs:
George Torok Marketing Expert
Insights, commentary and tips on branding, personal marketing and networking.
Executive Speech Coach
Presentation skills tips, ideas and warnings for executives, professionals and managers.
Motivational Speaker
Insights into the world of motivational speaking. How to be more motivational in your presentations.
Power Marketing
Excerpts and thoughts from the bestselling book, Secrets of Power Marketing.
Gutfeeling
Excerpts from the book Gutfeeling, by Peter Urs Bender. Thoughts on using our instinct more productively.
Enjoy these blogs
George Torok
In addition to this blog I have at least five other blogs. What are they and where are they?
My blogs:
George Torok Marketing Expert
Insights, commentary and tips on branding, personal marketing and networking.
Executive Speech Coach
Presentation skills tips, ideas and warnings for executives, professionals and managers.
Motivational Speaker
Insights into the world of motivational speaking. How to be more motivational in your presentations.
Power Marketing
Excerpts and thoughts from the bestselling book, Secrets of Power Marketing.
Gutfeeling
Excerpts from the book Gutfeeling, by Peter Urs Bender. Thoughts on using our instinct more productively.
Enjoy these blogs
George Torok
Sunday, April 15, 2007
Business Quotes from Lee Iacocca
Business Leadership Insights from Lee Iacocca
“Management is nothing more than motivating other people.”
“People want economy and they will pay any price to get it.”
“The speed of the boss is the speed of the team.”
“The trick is to make sure you don't die waiting for prosperity to come.”
“There ain't no free lunches in this country. And don't go spending your whole life commiserating that you got raw deals. You've got to say, 'I think that if I keep working at this and want it bad enough I can have it.'”
Lee Iacocca US automobile businessman (1924 - )
George Torok
Host of the Weekly Radio Show - Business in Motion on 93.3 CFMU
“Management is nothing more than motivating other people.”
“People want economy and they will pay any price to get it.”
“The speed of the boss is the speed of the team.”
“The trick is to make sure you don't die waiting for prosperity to come.”
“There ain't no free lunches in this country. And don't go spending your whole life commiserating that you got raw deals. You've got to say, 'I think that if I keep working at this and want it bad enough I can have it.'”
Lee Iacocca US automobile businessman (1924 - )
George Torok
Host of the Weekly Radio Show - Business in Motion on 93.3 CFMU
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
Motivation: Our Fear Shapes Our Direction
We are often guided by fear
Sometimes we are trapped by our fears – the fear behind us and the fear ahead of us. If we are not moving it is because both fears have us paralyzed. When we do move, we move in the direction of the lesser fear.
We are plagued by our fears. Most of us don’t want others to know about our fears. Anyone who states, “ Nothing scares me.” is afraid to admit their fears.
You don’t need to admit all your fears to others but you must be honest with yourself.
So what do you fear today? It is failing, succeeding, embarrassment, pain or uncertainty?
Fear wins when you move in the opposite direction.
You win when you move in the direction of the fear.
Did you win or lose today? Did you move toward or away from your fears?
George Torok
Host of Business in Motion
Sometimes we are trapped by our fears – the fear behind us and the fear ahead of us. If we are not moving it is because both fears have us paralyzed. When we do move, we move in the direction of the lesser fear.
We are plagued by our fears. Most of us don’t want others to know about our fears. Anyone who states, “ Nothing scares me.” is afraid to admit their fears.
You don’t need to admit all your fears to others but you must be honest with yourself.
So what do you fear today? It is failing, succeeding, embarrassment, pain or uncertainty?
Fear wins when you move in the opposite direction.
You win when you move in the direction of the fear.
Did you win or lose today? Did you move toward or away from your fears?
George Torok
Host of Business in Motion
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