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Nov 29, Mary Deacon rated it did not like it. I may lose some Goodreads friends with this review View all 13 comments. Sep 11, Bibi rated it liked it Shelves: inspirational. Although having read this, I come away with nothing.
Not a damn thing. What Ivanka fails to convey is empathy and an understanding of the obstacles and disadvantages that other people endure while attempting to get even a tenth of the opportunities that are offered, solely because of the name Trump, to her.
Surely, there are employees at Trump Inc who work harder, are smarter, and would gladly work a year of Sundays; however, I doubt they'll ever attain the exalted position of Vice President, at least not while they're in their 20s. So yes, I applaud her success but doubt she is in any position- yet- to give advice on "playing to win" in corporate America.
View 2 comments. Oct 01, Kimberly Smith rated it liked it. I must admit, I have judged Ivanka from afar as a spoiled little princess who had everything handed to her on a silver platter. The only reason I picked the book up in the first place is that there are entirely too few books on business that have been written by women. I figured I'd read a few pages and see whether it was worth it to keep reading or not I was blown away by how hard she's worked for everything she's got!
Yes, it's true that being born into the Trump family came with certain pri I must admit, I have judged Ivanka from afar as a spoiled little princess who had everything handed to her on a silver platter.
Yes, it's true that being born into the Trump family came with certain priveleges, it also had it's own challenges. It meant she had to work that much harder to prove herself. One example would be the childhood lemonade stand. Most kids raid their parents freezer and cupboards and keep all the profits.
The Trump kids had to purchase the supplies themselves from their parents, figure out a marketing strategy, and account for expenses versus costs. Her parents always had high expectations regarding grades, but also in the workplace too which Ivanka was exposed to all her life. Talk about someone who has it all together!!!! Staying up too late would be unacceptable within the high standards she sets for herself. She is the first to arrive at work, and generally the last to leave the office in the evening.
She doesn't walk into ANY meeting unprepared, even researching potential new hires on FaceBook, and perusing their pictures. Is that person someone who would represent the Trump brand well? Are there wild bashes and drinking parties? Inappropriate behavior, talk, or comments? Prior to any meeting with another company or leaders whether it's a potential business deal or a negotiation, Ivanka will walk into that meeting with enough research done to know what the market closed at the night before.
She'll know the company's motto and objectives. She will have Googled everything she could about the leaders and the history of the company. I was VERY impressed with her. Not afraid to shake things up, she will stand up for herself whenever she needs to.
One of my favorite things she shared, is that whenever she hears of something amazing, like a real estate agent or someone in business accomplishing something remarkable, she'll send a hand written note on Trump stationary letting them know she read about this or that in the New York Times, and was very impressed with their accomplishments, and lets them know that she's following their career.
She does the same basic thing with people in all fields, celebrities, government leaders, etc I thought that was an incredible idea for networking and developing connections, especially in a world where hand written notes have become very rare. There are several tips for better interviews, navigating the office, how to have better working relationships in the office, networking, and for more productivity. She doesn't advocate multi tasking and collects Blackberry's in a box so that as a group, their energy can be focused toward productivity and solutions in meetings.
There were many excellent tips and I looked at several things in a different way after hearing her point of view. One thing I also didn't expect from this book was also a new respect for Donald Trump as a person, father, and businessman. Ivanka as a child had spoiled little schoolmates from school who demanded things from their parents. Ivanka, taking a cue from her playmate, asked for her father's credit card to purchase a new swimsuit. Her father told her no, she already had a swimsuit that would do just fine.
She said, but dad, my friend is getting a new swimsuit from HER dad! Donald Trump looked at the friend and said to the little friend that she really didn't need a new swimsuit either.
He has accomplished incredible things in life, is incredibly disciplined, and has instilled an incredible hard work ethic in his children. Aug 06, Kristen rated it liked it. I picked this up because when I saw it, I was curious what a young woman like Ivanka Trump thought she had to say that merited a book deal.
After all, she isn't even 30 years old yet, and just because she happened to be born with the surname "Trump" hardly means she has vast stores of wisdom to impart at such a young age. However, both she and her two brothers, despite their wealth and priviledge have managed to stay largely out of the public eye, as well as completely away from any scandals or b I picked this up because when I saw it, I was curious what a young woman like Ivanka Trump thought she had to say that merited a book deal.
However, both she and her two brothers, despite their wealth and priviledge have managed to stay largely out of the public eye, as well as completely away from any scandals or bad behaviour. So I decided to see what she had to say for herself that convinced a publisher to lay out the kind of money it takes to get a book green-lighted. The book does not disappoint. Trump deals - head on and very early in the book - with every cliche, assumption and underestimation she has faced as not only Donald Trumps daughter, but a young woman who also happens to be quite beautiful working in the traditionally male world of real estate development.
In fact, she presents and then calmly, honestly, systematically, and in a very self-effacing and understated manner explains why you underestimate her at your peril - not because she'll yell: "You're fired" or some other invective at you, but because she will simply shrug her shoulders at your inability to see the business acumen she has to offer, and move on to the next deal.
Your loss. The book is written in a very easy-going, casual and entertaining style, much like a conversastion between girl-friends might go over Thursday night drinks. Ivanka also shares lots of interesting and funny stories about not only her own experiences growing up in her famous family, but also the many other famous, or well-known people in her business and social circles.
Trump is very obviously a highly intelligent, thoughtful, respectful and very hard-working young professional, who may have benefitted by being born a Trump, but has certainly not been exclusively defined by that relationship. She has taken every opportunity to learn from her famous parents, but has made her own unique path to success, and she shares quite generously details, observations and lessons she's learned - good and bad - about how she did it for other young women hoping to make it in business.
In fact that is one of her stated reasons for writing the book - to offer business information and advice to other young women FROM another young woman who's made a successful career. There aren't many [are there any? All of Trump's children work - and work hard for their livings, but also have grown into intelligent, well-rounded adults, with not a nipple slip, a DUI or an out-of-wedlock love child to be found.
In the rarefied world Ivanka Trump grew up in, that's something of an accomplishment! I would definitely recommend this book as an excellent resource for younger women hoping to make a career in the business world - not necessarily in the same field as Trump is in - after all, how many young women could land the kind of high-profile job Ivanka got in her mid's.
But her advice is smart and savvy and thoughtful for any woman working in any "business" environment. I was pleasantly surprised by Ivanka Trump's book, and have even more respect for her now that I've read it.
Not only because of the things she's accomplished in her career, but also HOW she has comported herself as a dedicated, hard-working professional instead of the vapid, self-absorbed party-girl she could have elected to become. Well worth a read. I think this book was targeted at high school kids?
Beyond simple no-brainers, I found very little serious business guidance within these pages. It is difficult to take advice about hard work and perseverance from someone whose assets were handed to them; also the fact that they're a "big fan" of Kanye West.
I thought the book was just ok. I expected a lot more business advice and a smart read but instead I got a sprinkle of practical business advice and a whole lot of Ivanka's upbringing, her life and general thoughts on most things and many references to who her father is and her "model looks".
It was a lot slower than I expected and I did not get much out of it. Nov 30, Owlseyes marked it as to-read Shelves: this-is-meant-for-trump. Mar 28, Selina Kyle rated it did not like it Shelves: truly-terrible , memoirs , non-fiction.
This book is about someone who has never had to overcome anything telling you how to "win". This book is about someone so vapid and selfish that she pats herself on the back for having a lemonade stand as a child, which was failing until genius!
As she puts it, those maids sure "dug deep into their change purses" for those kids. Oh, Ivanka, you dolt. She also thinks she and her brothers were super clever for lying to their friends and ch This book is about someone who has never had to overcome anything telling you how to "win".
She also thinks she and her brothers were super clever for lying to their friends and cheating them out of their money. The bait?
Their friends got to dig in the mud for fake arrowheads! She then goes on to talk about how hard she has worked under her father, how she sounds like him because she's a daddy's girl, which is an uncomfortable phrase from a woman her age. And she talks about how tenacity and passion are essential They are. She is absolutely right. If there is one saving grace in this book, it's how clearly she writes about it. But it all rings a little hollow when it's coming from someone who has never actually started from the bottom rung, who has never even been at risk for going hungry, who has never been desperate.
No common ground with most of her target audience, and she is so blind to life outside her class that I could almost hear her say those immortal words: Let them eat cake. FYI: I read this well before the election, back when I was perusing books from successful women in business and my opinion has not changed at all since her daddy her word for him won the White House and gave her that strange, "untitled" position.
I really hope she doesn't someday write a book congratulating herself on "fighting her way into Washington". Jan 13, Marlo rated it it was amazing. This book gave great suggestions on how to be a successful business women. Some highlights that I thought were significant: 1. Network with people that you may not know personally but have read about. Travel was an important part of her education 4. Her father thought it was important for her to do hands on work.
Her parents didn't spoil her and mader her earn things. Her parents splurged when it came to education and sent her to what This book gave great suggestions on how to be a successful business women.
Her parents splurged when it came to education and sent her to what they thought were the best schools. Attention to detail is very important. She has a piece of software that can mimic handwriting. She uses this to write notes that appear handwritten. Ivanka says confidence is her greatest asset and she received the belief from her parents. This book is an excellent read. I can't even begin to do it justice in a short review.
Apr 12, Charles rated it it was ok. Sometimes, I listen to a book and wonder: why did I choose that book? This was one of those books. Nothing is particularly offensive or wrong in The Trump Card, it's just not particularly interesting. And perhaps it was the narrator, but Trump comes off as mildly condescending and mildly self-important, especially the name-dropping "Bulletins from my Blackberry" section.
Sep 06, Keep Calm Novel On rated it did not like it. How did she get a book deal. There are so many talented authors that are unable to get a deal. Don't waste your time. Jun 19, Travis added it. Jan 05, Elizabeth rated it liked it. I read this more out of sheer curiosity than anything else. I am torn about how I feel about it, now that I'm finished with it.
I really want to like Ivanka as she is out working and doing her own thing in addition to working with daddy. I love her jewelry collection - if only I could afford it. I appreciate that she is doing something with her life, unlike Paris Hilton. Throughout the book, she talks about all that she has been given and how lucky she is to be born into her family.
However, thi I read this more out of sheer curiosity than anything else. However, thinking that she is adding immense value to the Trump organization and being placed as a VP of Real Estate Acquisition and Development at age 25 is just too much. She truly believes she is adding value and deserves to have the position.
While I'm sure she is on some level, I can't imagine being a 40 something reporting to her. I like her and the book was an easy, enjoyable read, but there's something that makes it just too over the top for someone who just turned Feb 25, 23skadoo40 rated it really liked it.
Ivanka comes across a smart articulate woman who took advantage of her parents' teachings. It was a pleasure to hear her voice. She seems to appreciate the lessons she learned from her mom and dad. She had her own identity and offers sound advice for anyone especially young women entering the workplace.
She does make references often about her father yet it remains her story. Note troll and be blocked. Better known as Nepotism: It Pays if Daddy is Rich and Gives You Security Clearances even though you're not even qualified to design cheap ass shoes that will sit on the clearance rack forever at Marshell's. And no, she is not a feminist. She is not a feminist. I don't know how often that has to be said. View 1 comment. Jun 25, Da rated it did not like it. I found the insight into the Trump family more interesting than the business strategy or lack there of.
Apr 24, Salparadise7 rated it it was amazing. Id date her if she was my daughter. ETA Way back in , year-old me could have never dreamed of the dystopian nightmare that is Donald Trump in the White House and Ivanka Trump occupying some vanity position within it -- they were just some people I watched on a reality TV show on the tele. The review I wrote below makes me cringe now, to read it, honestly, but I shan't delete it, because it's o ETA The review I wrote below makes me cringe now, to read it, honestly, but I shan't delete it, because it's obviously what I thought at the time.
I bet Ivanka didn't even write this and got some ghostwriter to write it like her dad did. I am a firm fan of the American version of The Apprentice and over the course of the few series I have watched, I have always been impressed by Ivanka's acute business acumen and obvious talent coupled with her ability to look so effortlessly glamorous, charismatic and compelling all the time -- effectively she is everything I aspire to be in business.
On the other hand she is undeniably privileged and lucky enough to be born into an extremely wealthy, well-placed family, so of course she's going to have had a massive leg up somewhere Ivanka spends much of the book effectively apologising for being born wealthy and stressing how hard she has worked in order to obtain what she has achieved and why she is qualified to give advice, and often this felt unnecessary.
If anything it kept drawing my attention to the fact that she works for her father, has been exposed to all his ridiculously influential and wealthy contacts from a young age and has a famous name to band about to get what she wants. As I said before, I have great admiration for Ivanka. If I wasn't interested it what she had to say, I wouldn't have bothered reading this book. More often than not though Ivanka knuckles down to offering some serious and extremely useful business advice for young women looking to forge their early career path in a desirable direction, such as myself.
The chapters that dealt specifically with the business environment, such as interviewing tips, the art of negotiation and keeping your options open when scouting about for your first job definitely rang true with me as a fairly recent graduate currently making her way through the precarious male-dominated world of finance!
I also feel like I've definitely taken on some of her advice in terms of the way I present myself at work and how to be assertive without being aggressive in order to get the most out of my job. Since I've read this book I've noticed a real change in my attitude to change at my job as well. Generally a lot of really great stuff has come out of me reading this book. Other parts however really rubbed me up the wrong way, most notably her advice to go to the office for a couple of hours on a Sunday.
Whilst I see the benefits of doing a little bit of prep work for the week ahead at the weekend, I'm sure it must be very easy for Ivanka to do this given that she lives within the very building that she works in and doesn't have to do a one and a half hour commute into the city like myself!!
I also disagreed with her views on non-conservative dress within the workplace. Whilst I agree that you should dress professionally at work and make an effort with your appearance, I also believe that there is room for a bit of creativity.
My superiors truly do not care that I dye my hair a bit of a too-bright red and wear the odd weird necklace; if anything, coupled with the fact I'm good at my job, it helps me stick out from the crowd and I'm always the one that people remember within my immediate team. There were a couple of nice family anecdotes in here as well that I could really relate to. Ivanka seems to have a similar relationship with her father as I do with mine, and given that Donald Trump is one of my father's business heroes, the parallels left me feeling warm and fuzzy inside it was in fact my dad who bought this book for me, and he even asked Ivanka to sign it!
Overall I really enjoyed this book. It wasn't perfect and did whiff a bit of privilege, but Ivanka makes some good points and her words have definitely had an effect on the business side of my life. She's still one of my business heroes and I love her. Apr 04, Bianca rated it liked it. I checked this out from my local library. That said this was an easy read.
It was interesting enough. I would say it was more of a short biography with a business setting but not really a business book per se. Ivanka breaks down each chapter according to a different business philosophy or angle but its still mainly a biography.
Shes likeable enough and shes clearly smart and articulate sorr I checked this out from my local library. Shes likeable enough and shes clearly smart and articulate sorry, she is though. Brought to you by:. Chapter Bestseller. What's included: Educator Copy. Not teaching at a university? Register as a student Register as an individual.
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