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Secrets to Success
Deborah Cole Micek
and John-Paul Micek
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Hire experts to take care of the details
ON May 31, 2006, the Star Bulletin announced Donald Trump's plans for a luxury hotel-condominium tower as part of an $800-million Waikiki Beach Walk redevelopment project.
Does this man ever sleep?
Have you ever wondered how Trump does everything he is involved in -- his reality TV shows, books, conferences, real-estate develop- ment and Trump University?
His secret? Outsourcing, delegation, and hiring the best team he can find to take care of things for him -- while sticking to a unique brand.
Myth: Super achievers, like Trumps, never sleep.
Fact: Super achievers are human. All humans sleep.
Secret: Super achievers know how important it is to select, motivate and inspire the best and the brightest teams in the world.
Donald Trump doesn't micromanage and control every project himself. Instead, he brings in experts to take care of the details and projects for each task.
Mark Burnett is the expert producer of the best reality shows on TV today. Trump knows that trusting Mark to put on a good show every week is how he'll be able to "show up" and make an appearance in the boardroom, while still dedicating the majority of his time to his true passion: investing in real estate.
Putting a dream team together to fulfill the goals, visions, and ideas of the "Super Achiever" is how the Trumps of this world get more done in less time.
COACHING TIP for Effective Dream Teams:
» Select the best experts for the project at hand.
» Share your vision for the project with your dream team. Let them picture in their mind what you see in your mind, then let your dream team run with it.
» Give your team clear directions, goals and objectives to reach; and reward generously when your team surpasses your vision.
» Remind your team at all stages of the project to stick to your brand.
Everything you oversee will have your unique seal of identity on it when your team sticks to your brand. For instance, let's say you're Donald Trump. You want everyone who sees your buildings to say, "Oh! That's a Trump building!"
Naturally, the Trump brand calls for a luxurious 350-foot tower built in Waikiki, including all the amenities people have come to expect, from a fitness center and spa to a few new conveniences like a wine cellar and library
Trump has a brand of luxury he is known for in New York. When New Yorkers or others visit Waikiki, they'll know what to expect when investing in a condo or vacation home that has the Trump name on it.
That's brand recognition and maximizing your time so you can go play on your yacht. Hey! Remember --you're Donald Trump!
John-Paul Micek is the lead business coach at RPM Success Group Inc. Reach him at
JPM@RPMsuccess.com or toll-free at (888) 334-8151.
Deborah Cole Micek, chief executive officer of RPM Success Group, is a business success coach and life strategist. Reach her at
DCM@RPMsuccess.com or toll-free at (888) 334-8151.